BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Feb. 3, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Alaska Distributors selected Motek's Priya warehouse management software to integrate its Anchorage, Bremerton, Fairbanks and Seattle distribution operations on a single server. Alaska Distributors wanted real-time warehouse software that would enable its 4 distribution centers totaling 407,000 square feet to decrease fulfillment errors, improve throughput, reduce safety stock and increase inventory accuracy.
Gary Anicich, Vice President of Operations, stated, "Of all the WMS products we considered, Motek's Priya warehouse software was the best fit for us. Unlike other solutions that require us to change our process to fit the product, Priya can be configured by us to support our organization's best practices. Priya's ability to do all this and integrate our operations in real time with voice technology made Motek the right choice for Alaska Distributors."
Alaska Distributors will use Priya to automate warehouse functions from receiving to shipping. To handle increased volumes, Priya's RF voice picking will replace some current pick-to-belt operations at Alaska Distributors. Motek's Senior Operations Consultant, David Price, said, "Everyone in wholesale liquor distribution uses conveyer pick-to-belt and sortation systems in a similar manner. Low-volume operations perform manual sortation, high-volume operations rely on expensive automated sortation systems. By shifting the work load to voice, Priya will let Alaska Distributors operate smarter." Anicich added, "Motek's warehouse solution will provide the technology foundation needed to exceed our customers' expectations and grow in this competitive industry."
About Alaska Distributors
Alaska Distributors, founded in 1934, distributes alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in Alaska and Washington and brokers beer, wine and spirits in Washington, Oregon, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho and Utah. Information on Alaska Distributors is available at www.alaskadistributors.com.
About Motek
Since 1989, Motek has developed a Microsoft Windows(r)-based warehouse management solution to help businesses streamline their warehousing and distribution operations. Motek was the first to develop a radio-frequency-enabled warehouse management system on a PC, the first on Windows NT(r), the first on Windows 2000, and the first with real-time labor standards. Motek continues its commitment to innovation and technical excellence through its focus on a single solution that solves the operational requirements of both low transaction warehouses and high-volume, high SKU distribution centers alike. Privately owned, Motek consistently ranks as one of Southern California's fastest growing companies. Information on Motek is available at www.motek.com.
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