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Tesco Selects G-Log To Manage Inbound Global Logistics Operation |
| G-Log (www.g-log.com) a
provider of global logistics and transportation software, announced that
Tesco Stores Limited, Britain's leading retailer, has selected the G-Log
solution to manage their logistics planning, control and monitoring
processes. The deployment will initially be in the UK and Ireland, with
subsequent rollout to the rest of Europe and eventually worldwide.
Tesco, with over 930 stores worldwide, will use the software to effectively manage in excess of one million global inbound shipping movements per year. Tesco stores stock over 20,000 product lines, including food, drink, household items, garden products, toiletries, domestic electrical goods, clothes and gasoline/petrol. "We chose G-Log's logistics and transportation technology because their solution will support and enhance our low-cost, high quality approach to growth in the retail market," said Alex Laffey, primary distribution director of Tesco Stores Limited. "Major factors in our decision to select G-Log were the close and demonstrable fit of their software to our requirements, and their ability to rapidly deploy the solution in phases to meet our aggressive project timeframe". The capabilities of the G-Log solution in providing visibility, optimization, and execution will enable Tesco to integrate their suppliers, partners and logistics service providers, delivering real-time visibility of in-transit orders, whilst optimizing the transportation resources by both consolidating loads and selecting the most cost-effective carrier. Colin Cobain, IT director of Tesco Stores said, "Following an extensive selection process, we chose G-Log's web-native technology platform as it aligns with our corporate IT strategy. Their global data model and single instance of software will enable Tesco to deploy G-Log's solution worldwide, whilst maintaining central control and administration". Tesco Stores Limited Tesco is the UK's largest retailer, with over 700 stores in the UK. In addition Tesco has another 230 stores worldwide, spread through the Republic of Ireland, Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Thailand, South Korea, Taiwan and France. Source:G-Log Nov 2001 All the News | Strategy | Marketing | Technology | Profiles | Industry |
Updated: 17 Feb 2006 .
