Paul Lightfoot of AL Systems Spoke at International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA) Conference
August 16-17 Conference Featured Value-Added Services In Logistics
Rockaway, NJ – August 18, 2006 – AL Systems, Inc., the leading supplier of software solutions for improving distribution, announces that the firm's president and CEO, Paul Lightfoot, spoke recently at the Value-Added Services (VAS) Conference of the International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA) in Chicago on 16-17 August 2006. Mr. Lightfoot presented as part of a panel on using technology solutions to grow a VAS business, and was joined on the panel by Peter Pazmany, President & CEO of ASIL, Inc. and Jeff Cashman, Sr. Vice President of Business Development of Manhattan Associates.
"Big Box retailers are requiring merchandise suppliers to fulfill orders on a store-specific basis," notes Paul Lightfoot, CEO of AL Systems. "For 3PLs to maintain and grow market share, they've got to have the technology tools to productively and accurately fulfill orders on a store-specific basis, or they risk obsolescence. "
Attendees learned about new technology tools that give warehouse operators essential order fulfillment functionalities in an affordable and simple package, such as DynaPick EZ from AL Systems. In addition, Lightfoot discussed warehousing market opportunities in the retail supply chain.
About AL Systems Inc.
AL Systems provides clients with integrated supply chain software solutions that improve the flow of merchandise through distribution centers. AL Systems solutions include paperless picking, packing and putting; cross-docking, in-motion manifesting; RFID; high-volume manifesting; automated print & apply solutions; and automated sortation and conveyor control (WCS). We help our clients reduce order fulfillment costs and distribute goods faster and more accurately. Clients of AL Systems include Pacific Sunwear, Gymboree, Simon & Schuster, 3M Pharmaceuticals, Kohl's Department Stores, Mervyn's, REI, Talbots, Men's Wearhouse and Urban Outfitters. AL Systems, in its fourth consecutive year of profitable growth, has been helping clients improve distribution operations for more than 25 years. For more information, visit http://www.alsystemsinc.com.