DALLAS, Nov. 24, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Retalix(r) (Nasdaq:RTLX), a leading provider of software solutions for distributors and retailers, today announced that J. Polep Distribution Services, one of the top 15 convenience store distributors in the U.S., is upgrading the enterprise system and installing a new warehouse management system (WMS) at its Chicopee, Mass. headquarters with the Retalix Power Enterprise suite.
The purchase is part of the convenience distributor's expansion and technology investment initiative over the last few years -- which has included strategic acquisitions, expanded product lines, and new programs and value-added services -- to better meet the needs of convenience retailers.
"Service, dedication, commitment and customer satisfaction have been the driving force of our business for more than 100 years," said Lori Polep, president of J. Polep Distribution Services. "To continue to deliver on that promise, we needed the complete supply chain solution that Retalix offers to enable our customers to grow and thrive in a highly dynamic and competitive environment."
The project includes not only the new upgraded functionality of Retalix Power Enterprise to integrate and synchronize business and operational applications; but also a new install of the Retalix Power Warehouse to manage all aspects of route-based, multi-stop distribution operations; Retalix Power Analyzer, a business intelligence tool that provides insight into daily sales, procurement and financial data; and Retalix Power Sell for sales force automation.
"Retalix is the market-leading software provider for convenience and foodservice distributors," said Reuben Halevi, chief operating officer of Retalix USA. "Retalix Power Warehouse will enable J. Polep to synchronize its supply chain business processes, remove costs out of the system and support new growth opportunities."
About J. Polep
The Polep family has been in the distribution business for more than 100 years. The original company, Polep Tobacco Company, was founded by Charles Polep in 1898 in Salem, Mass. Today, the company ranks as one of the top 15 convenience store distributors in the U.S., serving more than 4,000 chain and independent retailers in the six New England states and New York. Cash and carry distribution centers are located in Chicopee and Woburn, Mass., as well as West Warwick, R.I., and Milford, Conn.
About Retalix
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