QKL implements state-of-the-art logistics management system

QKL Stores Inc, a leading regional supermarket chain in Northeastern China, has announced the implementation of a state-of-the-art logistics management system in its new Harbin-based distribution centre.

Logistical capabilities of the new 19,600 sq meter distribution centre, which commenced operations on April 26, 2010, include the utilisation of logistical solutions from Manhattan Associates' ILS, a warehouse management systems provider serving many of the world's largest retail companies.

This implementation will allow QKL to better customise its shipping options – pallet, case, split case – and introduce accelerated distribution techniques such as cross-docking and flow-through. The solutions will be integrated with QKL's radio-frequency (RF) technology, enterprise resource planning (ERP) and other systems.

The company's new distribution centre is currently delivering 3,000 SKU's (stock keeping units) of grocery and non food items, 10,000 cross docking items and shipping over 60 fruit and vegetable varieties from more than 40 farms and farming cooperatives in Shandong, Hubei and Guangdong provinces. QKL intends to add another 3,000 SKUs in 2010, bringing the total number of SKUs of grocery and non food products delivered to 6,000 by year end.
(Source:www.cargonewsasia.com)