Manhattan Associates Inc. has shared the results of its partnership with Hy-Vee Inc., an employee-owned grocery retailer with locations in nine Midwestern states.
The grocer uses Manhattan’s Warehouse Management System, Transportation Management System and Demand Forecasting and Inventory Optimization to operate a distribution network that drives business results and customer satisfaction.
Manhattan’s solutions have helped the retailer advance operations, streamline case and pallet interaction and ensure an expedited flow of product from inbound receipt to outbound delivery. Manhattan’s WMS has allowed Hy-Vee to optimize slotting and overall warehouse efficiency, which has led to an improvement in productivity across its three primary warehouses over the past year.
“Hy-Vee’s successful deployment of our comprehensive supply chain solutions underscores the power of a unified system,” said Stewart Gantt, EVP of professional services at Manhattan. “By automating both planning and execution, Hy-Vee has achieved remarkable efficiency gains and improved service levels, setting a new benchmark for supply chain excellence.”
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Hy-Vee’s inbound and outbound transportation run on Manhattan’s TMS, ensuring maximum cube utilization on outbound loads and improved backhaul management. Using its truck routing, Hy-Vee has been able to plan routes more efficiently, leading to an improvement in on-time deliveries. The company also leverages the solution’s advanced cross-docking functionality to transfer goods from inbound to outbound trucks in the warehouse.
Hy-Vee also uses Manhattan’s DFIO to better plan and predict future demand. The application is credited with helping the company navigate market uncertainties during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company’s machine learning also helped Hy-Vee distinguish between regular ongoing product demand and the unusual spikes caused by the pandemic, allowing it to create precise forecasts and make better purchasing decisions.
“Manhattan’s WMS, TMS and DFIO solutions have transformed our supply chain operations, enabling us to meet the evolving demands of our customers,” said Matt Beenblossom, SVP of distribution at Hy-Vee. “Manhattan’s end-to-end supply chain solutions have also allowed us to grow significantly while maximizing efficiencies within our existing network.”
