5/1/2010

Rapid forecasting technology combined with early warning alerts will make for greater agility in responding to changing market conditions

Wilmington, DE. – Arkieva (arkieva.com), designer and supplier of the Arkieva suite of supply chain management (SCM) software products, announced today that Tempur-Pedic International has selected the Arkieva Demand Planner, Replenishment Planner, S&OP Workbench, Arkieva’s S&OP management reporting tool, and the Performance Management Dashboard tool.  Arkieva’s suite of supply chain management solutions will provide Tempur-Pedic with a system that helps streamline its supply chain processes and collaborate more effectively across the enterprise.

Tempur-Pedic International is the leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of premium mattresses and pillows worldwide.

Tempur-Pedic is implementing Arkieva S&OP Workbench, an innovative tool that provides “what-if” scenarios that will help make more informed supply chain decisions.  Arkieva allows management to answer important business-level questions during S&OP meetings and provides drill-down capability when needed.

“We are very pleased to have a progressive, high-tech company like Tempur-Pedic select our supply chain solutions,” said Sujit Singh, chief operating officer of Arkieva. “I believe that especially in these economic times that better management of the supply chain is an even greater competitive advantage.”

About Arkieva

Arkieva is a 16-year-old supply chain management software company with Headquarters in Wilmington, Del., and European operations located in Antwerp, Belgium.  Arkieva’s advanced planning solutions help manufacturers better plan demand, manage inventories, plan production and replenishment and schedule operations.  Arkieva enhances productivity and reduces operating costs at a wide variety of companies including Hexion Chemicals, Terra Industries, Invista, Sunsweet Growers and ANADIGICS. For more information, see arkieva.com.