ARD LOGISTICS DEPENDS ON ROYAL 4
ARD Manage Logistics Worldwide with WISE WMS & WISE Sequencing
ARD Logistics is a provider of Supply Chain Management services to Mercedes Benz USA & large Tier 1 suppliers. ARD Logistics represents two of six companies in the Global Automotive Alliance. ARD Government division works with the Planning, development, management, operation, and maintenance of logistics systems dealing with the acquisition support, movement, and maintenance of resources.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Challenge
Solution
Utilizing Royal 4 Systems decades of functional expertise and the rapid configuration tools within WISE, enabled the implementation of custom features to satisfy every requirement. WISE manages Inbound, Value Added Services, Outbound, ASRS integration, and the Sequencing for JIT deliveries. This included load planning, delivery scheduling, and EDI ASN confirmations. Royal 4 Systems has been instrumental in improving productivity and lowering the costs of operations at ARD. When asked about the WISE implementation and Royal 4, in general, Robbie Wicks Plant Manager said; “ With our ability to meet the changing needs of our clients, we have a distinct business advantage. Royal 4 gave us this capability and is always there for us.”
Results
ARD Logistics companies now have a single solution providing a lower cost of operation to manage their entire business from the back office, EDI, ASRS integration, Just in time delivery and real time visibility to every aspect of the operation. When asked about the WISE implementation and Royal 4 in general Robbie Wicks Plant Manager said; “ With our ability meet the changing needs of our client, we have a distinct business advantage. Royal 4 gave us this capability and is always there for us”
“The Parts Distribution Centre of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. chose Royal 4’s supply chain solution after carefully evaluating other systems in the market. Royal 4 Systems project managers and go live support team were at our facility before during and after we went live.”
“In addition, while we were aware of other systems that could handle our requirements, we were convinced by Royal 4’s efforts in creating and deploying a test system that used our data that they had the right solution. Royal 4’s technology, support, and commitment to be excellent is second to none.”
“The entire process was streamlined to meet the high transactional volumes, improve order fill rates and better serve customers. In addition, we have realized a 99% inventory accuracy rate and can better meet customer expectations with significant, accuracy and service improvements.”
