JMK/IIT Selects IRMS Warehouse Management System for Increased Warehouse Productivity and Visibility

Integrated Warehousing Solutions, LLC, a leading provider of supply chain execution solutions, announced today that JMK/IIT Inc. has selected the IRMS Warehouse Management System to better automate their warehouse operations with the addition of RF (radio frequency) functionality, more robust reporting and real-time integration with their MAS200 Host system for improved customer service.

Downers Grove, IL (PRWEB) December 2, 2003 -- Integrated Warehousing Solutions, LLC, a leading provider of supply chain execution solutions, announced today that JMK/IIT Inc. has selected the IRMS Warehouse Management System to better automate their warehouse operations with the addition of RF (radio frequency) functionality, more robust reporting and real-time integration with their MAS200 Host system for improved customer service. JMK/IIT Inc. distributes hand tools and general merchandise across the United States to national and regional hardware chains, independent hardware stores and other retail outlets.

With implementation of the IRMS Warehouse Management System to further automate the companys operations at their warehouse facility in Bridgeview, Illinois, JMK/IIT will benefit from total control over product movement, increased visibility throughout their warehouse facilities, paperless picking for maximum efficiency and detailed, timely reporting of all activities. The company also expects to see improvements in customer service with Host system integration, real-time item quantity availability and comprehensive order tracking.

"Maintaining a real-time view of our operations is vital to JMK/IIT's operation, and key to our ongoing growth," said Chris Anthony, CEO. "Our customers' requirements change constantly. With the IRMS system in place, we'll be able to respond to their needs faster than ever before, and provide them with the best customer service in the industry."

"Customers have enjoyed a high degree of excellence in product quality and customer service from JMK/IIT over the years," said Carl Brewer, President of Integrated Warehousing Solutions. By leveraging the latest in technology with IRMS, RF and bar coding, introducing functionality such as paperless picking and automated cycle counting into their environment, JMK/IIT will only further enhance their capabilities, operations and reputation. We are proud to add them to our growing list of customers."

About JMK/IIT Inc.

JMK/IIT, headquartered in Bridgeview, IL, distributes hand tools and general merchandise throughout the United States. IIT was founded in 1991 as Midwest Tool Distributors, Inc., and is one of the largest independent distributors of hand tools and general merchandise in the country. The company's customers include national and regional hardware chains, independent hardware stores and other retail outlets.

About Integrated Warehousing Solutions LLC

Integrated Warehousing Solutions, LLC develops, implements, and supports the IRMS Warehouse Management System, providing customers with logistics consulting, project management, systems integration, installation, training and on-going support to increase productivity, fulfillment accuracy, and improve customer service. The IRMS Warehouse Management System was developed specifically with customers supply chain management needs in mind. It provides flexibility, low Total Cost of Ownership, and low degree of maintenance with a high degree of performance, scalability, and accuracy.
For more information contact John Bilas at (800) 682-2910 or visit the companys
web site at www.iws-irms.com.
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