September 3, 2010 | Categories: About Paragon
The joint team of Paragon, Isotrak and Sainsbury’s has reached the final stages of the Supply Chain Solution of the Year in the 2010 Retail Systems awards. Now into their fifth year, the awards recognise excellence and innovation in the field of information technology within the UK retail sector.
“This is a prestigious retail industry award and we are pleased to be shortlisted for the Supply Chain Solution of the Year. The Paragon, Isotrak and Sainsbury’s partnership highlights the success of this unique implementation. The award entry shows how extensive two-way integration between Paragon and Isotrak has improved planning for Sainsbury’s complex multi-shifted operation,” says William Salter, Paragon’s Managing Director.
“The system enables Sainsbury's to rework and optimise plans throughout their execution, cutting costs and improving efficiency in this nationwide operation. The system has increased driver productivity by 8 per cent, improved empty running by 12 per cent, cut store turnaround times by 15 per cent and increased on-time delivery levels by 17 per cent,” he adds.
The awards ceremony takes place on 28th October at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London.
Notes to Editors:
Paragon Software Systems is a market leader in transport optimisation with over 1,500 routing and scheduling systems installed in more than 33 countries. Paragon helps companies reduce transport costs by up to 20 per cent through more efficient deployment of vehicles and drivers. Headquartered in Dorking, UK and with US offices in Dallas, Paragon is a respected pioneer in routing and scheduling with over 30 years of know-how.
Paragon is employed by transport operations ranging from just 10 vehicles at a single site to hundreds of vehicles operating from several sites. The system is used for routing and scheduling optimisation; managing transport resources; strategic planning; scheduling home deliveries continuously as orders are being confirmed; and managing the execution of the transport plan in real time using vehicle tracking technology.
Paragon assists many leading companies with their logistics including ASDA, Royal Mail Group, Harrods, Sainsbury's, AB Agri, CEVA Logistics, Wincanton, DHL Exel, Norbert Dentressangle, Linde, Fuller's, John Lewis, Tesco, Keystone Distribution, Raleigh and many others.
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