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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ, January 13, 2010 -- Management Dynamics, a leading provider of
global trade management solutions, today announced that Fiesta Gas Grills, one of
the largest North American grill manufacturers, has implemented its Supply Chain
Visibility solution to support its expanded global procurement operations. Integrating
its sourcing which is primarily from China to its operations in the United States and Canada,
the global multi-mode solution has enabled Fiesta to improve customer service, reduce cycle
times, better manage suppliers and proactively identify in-transit delivery issues.
"We needed a solution that provided visibility into our manufacturing and distribution process
at the supplier level, the ability to generate commercial documents and a platform on which to
coordinate all of our global operations. We found the ideal solution with Management Dynamics,"
said Peter Perley, COO, Fiesta Gas Grills. "The Supply Chain Visibility solution could help us to
double our business this year without having to add additional staff to our procurement organization."
Management Dynamics' Supply Chain Visibility (SCV) solution connects Fiesta Gas Grills with its
multiple overseas suppliers, logistics providers, brokers and carriers on a single global platform
to communicate critical purchase order, shipment and inventory information and to support collaborative
logistics processes. With real-time shipment visibility, Fiesta can offer its national retail customers,
order tracking with visibility into nine stages of the manufacturing process for better inventory
management with less frequency of stock-outs. In addition, armed with essential information on each
shipment from its suppliers, Fiesta's procurement operations can make accurate decisions relating to
diverting inventory or resolving bottlenecks.
"Global supply chain teams need real-time visibility to their supply network, yet the realities of today's
global supply chain - multiple trading partners with varying information systems and data definitions - can
create major operational challenges for companies," said Nathan Pieri, SVP Marketing and Product Management
for Management Dynamics. "By moving from a largely manual manufacturing and logistics process to one that is
automated infrastructure with Supply Chain Visibility, Fiesta Gas Grills has the control and decision support
tools they need to reduce lead times, enhance customer service and increase sales in this difficult economy."
About Fiesta Gas Grills LLC
Through quality craftsmanship and innovative designs Fiesta has become one of the largest North American grill
manufacturers. Fiesta grills are cooking great outdoor meals in over 30 countries around the world.. Whether its
our award winning Blue Ember brand, our Fiesta brand or our Grillrite brand our dedication to quality permeates
our company. From the design teams through the manufacturing team to the in-house customer service representatives,
every member of the Fiesta family is committed to providing each owner of a Fiesta grill "the best grill under the sun"
and the ultimate in outdoor cooking experience.
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