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enVista Partners with Diamond Comic Distributors to Implement Supply Chain Functionality at New DC

INDIANAPOLIS, IN, March 28, 2009-- Diamond Comic Distributors, the world's largest distributor of English language comics and related merchandise, has partnered with enVista, the leading enterprise cost management services provider, to successfully implement new supply chain technology at Diamond's new state-of-the-art distribution facility located in Olive Branch, MS. Diamond's new facility features parallel four-tier pick modules, as well as voice picking technology from Vocollect directly integrated into Diamond's new warehouse management application from RedPrairie Software.

“The new operation and technology has already allowed us to achieve several of our base goals for the new operation, including intelligent cartonization, system-directed pick and pass functionality across picking zones, and radio frequency directed functions during receiving and put-away.” says Cindy Fournier , Vice President of Operations at Diamond Comics.

Diamond selected enVista to manage the setup and deliverables around RedPrairie's Discrete warehouse management application to control warehouse and inventory control processes across all of its world–wide distribution centers.

“enVista's unique ability to manage both client and vendor side services provides a streamlined and holistic implementation result for our clients, while leveraging the client team's indepth business and IT knowledge; this partnership was definitely true with the Diamond project.”, says Ken Mullen, Managing Partner, enVista.

About Diamond Comic Distributors
Diamond Comic Distributors was established in 1982 to provide comic book specialty retailers with wholesale, non-returnable comic books and related merchandise. After more than 25 years of service, Diamond has emerged as the world's largest distributor of English language comics and related merchandise, with a network of strategically-located distribution centers throughout the world. Diamond has its headquarters located in Timonium, Md. and has over 800 employees. It is a privately-owned company.

About enVista
enVista is the leading enterprise cost management services provider, offering expert consulting and technology services from source to consumption. enVista enables world-leading companies to reduce operating costs, improve customer service and enhance profitability through innovative solutions and deep domain expertise across a multitude of industries and vertical markets. For more information about enVista please call 877-684-7700 or contact us at inforequest@envistacorp.com.

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PRESS CONTACT: Denise Wager (dwager@envistacorp.com), or news@envistacorp.com.

 

 


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