AL Systems & Sedlak Present, “How To Perform A Diagnostic Assessment of Your Distribution Operation” at Their Summer Knowledge Conference 2007

Rockaway, NJ – May 2007 – AL Systems, Inc., the leading supplier of software solutions for improving distribution, announces that the AL Systems Knowledge Conference Summer 2007 will be held in conjunction with Sedlak Management Consultants and moderated by Sedlak Vice-President, Louis J. Cerny, an expert in supply chain strategy and facility design. The educational forum is entitled, “How To Perform A Diagnostic Assessment of Your Distribution Operation.” The conference will be held on Thursday, July 26th, 2007 at the Alumni Center at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark, New Jersey, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

“Even in the most efficiently run distribution operations, there is always room for improvement, which is why we provide our clients, colleagues and partners with these educational forums,” said Paul Lightfoot, CEO & president, AL Systems. “We are pleased to offer this Knowledge Conference in conjunction with Sedlak to provide a roadmap for effectively executing and getting the most from an operational assessment of distribution operations.”

AL Systems Summer Knowledge Conference 2007 delivers concrete ideas and solutions that can be easily justified and quickly implemented to significantly reduce fulfillment operations costs. Through a rich array of real company examples and case studies, attendees will learn how to:

• Develop a Five Year facility plan
• Determine real facility capacity for long term planning
• Identify short and long term improvements from receiving through shipping
• Share Best Practices in vendor compliance, continuous flow process, import security & flow, robotics, print & apply, slotting, pick/put, safety, etc.
• Maximize customer service and profits
• Improve associate morale for greater harmony & efficiency
• Discuss innovations every DC executive should know about
• Maximize pick/pack and ship efficiency
• Easily-applied steps already tested and successfully implemented by other DCs

Through a facilitated group discussion, attendees will “cross-pollinate” ideas with other supply chain executives and industry leaders, share in thoughtful discussions of collective issues, and develop insightful solutions for more efficient distribution operations.

The AL Systems Spring Knowledge Conference 2007 entitled, “"The Secrets of Integrating WMS & WCS,” was filled to capacity, so register early by visiting: http://www.alsystems.com/upcoming.php or contact Chris Castaldi at 973.586.8500 x205.

About AL Systems, Inc.
AL Systems provides clients with integrated supply chain software solutions that improve the flow of merchandise through distribution centers. AL Systems solutions include paperless picking, packing and putting; cross-docking, in-motion manifesting; RFID; high-volume manifesting; automated print & apply solutions; and automated sortation and conveyor control (WCS). We help our clients reduce order fulfillment costs and distribute goods faster and more accurately. Clients of AL Systems include Pacific Sunwear, Gymboree, Simon & Schuster, 3M Pharmaceuticals, Kohl's Department Stores, Mervyn's, REI, Talbots, and Men's Wearhouse. AL Systems, in its fourth consecutive year of profitable growth, has been helping clients improve distribution operations for more than 25 years. For more information, visit http://www.alsystemsinc.com.


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