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NUTS AND BOLTS / SUPPLY CHAIN from purchase order to delivery at the DC, which allows managers to allocate in-transit products to outbound orders before they even arrive at a facility. The company also can track attributes like food temperature during transit to ensure safety and quality. The upshot? Hartman and his team reduced freight spending by 10 to 15 percent within six months of implementation. Improving internal communications Several less tangible factors also were key to the successful implementation of the supply chain solutions. Increasing the dialog between different areas within Papa John’s, such as the buying and transportation departments, helped ensure the success of the project and generate savings, says David Cauffiel, product director for Manhattan Associates’ transportation management solution. The various Papa John’s teams also scrutinized and improved their processes before implementing the systems. Had they not done so, Cauffiel says, the results wouldn’t have been as significant. Hartman and his colleagues in areas across the organization, including the supply chain, transportation, operations, IT and accounting departments, had to dissect the embedded costs within the prices they paid for different products. For instance, in order to intelligently bid on new freight contracts, they had to figure out what portion of the amount they paid for a case of goods covered transportation expenses. A phased implementation schedule also helps, says Cauffiel. “You do one piece, get an ROI, move to the second piece, get an ROI,” and so on. StORES Karen M. Kroll is a business writer based in Minnetonka, Minn. National Retail Federation 2009 Employee Lockers Single Tier Standard Double Tier Standard Triple Tier Standard Box Style Standard Vented Open Access Modular Designer Solid Oak Executive Plastic Storage WASHINGTON LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE May 11- 13, 2009 www.nrf.com/WLC SAVE TH DATE E Network with industry peers and state association executives Get-in depth learning from industry experts and lawmakers about critical issues that impact businesses every day Get up-to-date information on issues such as: tax, trade, healthcare, loss prevention, gift card and more! Register Today! A block of rooms will be held and the JW Marriott for your convenience. For more up-to-date information or to register visit www.nrf.com/WLC or contact Marsha Dionne at (202) 626- 8152; or email at dionnem@nrf.com “It was ﬁnally a chance to let my voice be heard! The National Retail Federation meeting was most enlightening; and the trip to Capitol Hill was my opportunity to let legislators know my concerns and voice ideas that could make the difference as to whether my 74 year old small business will be able to survive or possibly even thrive in these turbulent times!” Anthony Waters, Owner L. A. Waters Furniture Statesboro, GA 1010 East 62nd Street, Los Angeles, C A 90001-1598 P h o n e : 1- 8 0 0 - 56 2 - 5377 • Fa x : 1- 8 0 0 - 56 2 - 539 9 50 STORES / FEBRUARY 2009 National Council of Chain Restaurants This is the premiere event for retail/restaurant corporations and state and national retail associations. WWW.STORES.ORG http://lockers.com http://www.nrf.com/WLC http://www.nrf.com/WLC http://www.nrf.com/WLC http://lockers.com http://www.nrf.com/WLC http://WWW.STORES.ORG

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STORES Magazine - February 2009 Contents Executive Editor's Page President's Page Are You a Pusher or a Puller? What Shoppers Think Online Retail Satisfaction 10 Things You May Have Missed Numbers Worth Counting Full Price/Markdown Retail People Cover Story - Something’s Got to Give First Look Concept2Watch Online Partners Merchandising Sustainability Inventory Systems Drug Store Systems Business Intelligence Inventory Managment Online Marketing Supply Chain - Better Data, Better Decisions Returns Management - Identifying Fraud Data Security - Securing Intimate Data Anti-Shoplifting - Mall of Shame? Risk Management - Securing Consumer Confidence Loeb Retail letter ARTS Update Point of View NRF News Retail Crossword Retail Industry Calendar End Cap

STORES Magazine - February 2009

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