Frontline's International Supply Chain Week Expo, Chicago,
IL, Booth #211 Psion Teklogix, (LSE: PON), a global provider of solutions
for mobile computing and wireless data collection, today announced its wireless
inventory management system has been implemented in SKECHERS USA Inc.'s (NYSE: SKX) domestic and international distribution facilities to manage the footwear
company's inventory and increase operating efficiencies.
The footwear
company distributes its men's, women's and children's product directly in the
United States, Canada and 11 European countries through more than 1.5 million
square feet of combined distribution space. After a considerable review process, SKECHERS chose Manhattan Associates to provide its warehouse management software
and Psion Teklogix to deliver its rugged wireless gateways, hand-helds and
vehicle mount computers in the company's existing Ontario, California and
recently launched Liege, Belgium distribution centers.
We realized we
needed to upgrade our existing wireless system with a more advanced and
scaleable solution with the implementation of our new distribution center in
Belgium and increased pressure on our California warehouse as it began shipping
to Canada as well as the United States, said Paul Galliher, vice president of
distribution at SKECHERS. We selected Psion Teklogix because of its reputation
for delivering durable and dependable mobile computing devices, which is
required in our distribution environment.
Psion Teklogix began
installing the new system a year ago and delivered 62 - 9150 wireless gateways,
110 - 8255 vehicle-mount and 209 - 7035 hand-held terminals in the Ontario
facility. Psion Teklogix's wireless system enabled distribution center staff to
more efficiently and accurately pick and pack from its more than 1500 styles.
After implementing the technology and equipment in the Ontario facility in 2002,
Psion Teklogix deployed a similar wireless system in the Belgium facility this
year.
Psion Teklogix understands the intricacies of deploying wireless
systems in tough environments and has built our mobile computing solutions to
address these challenges while delivering maximum benefits to our customers,
said Norbert Dawalibi, president and chief executive officer of Psion Teklogix.
SKECHERS is a true wireless warehouse success story. We are excited to have
provided them with a rugged wireless warehouse system that has helped improve
their current business while laying the foundation for future
growth.
About SKECHERS SKECHERS USA, Inc., based in Manhattan
Beach, California, designs, develops and markets branded footwear for men, women
and children. The Company offers a balanced assortment of basic and fashionable
merchandise, which is sold to department stores and specialty retailers, as well
as directly to consumers through company-owned SKECHERS retail stores and e-
commerce. A global concept, the Company sells its product in more than 100
countries and territories throughout the world. For further information on
SKECHERS, please visit the Company's web site at www.skechers.com or call the
Company's information line at 877-INFO-SKX.
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