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Sears expands web-based supply chain initiative to appliances and hardware

With its initial CPFR program with tire manufacturer Michelin showing marked improvements in timely deliveries to its distribution centers and stores, Sears is extending CPFR into additional product categories.

Posted 06/12/2003Kurt PetersPost a comment

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Sears launches two new web sites and adds features to sears.com

Capitalizing on its well known house brands, Sears Roebuck and Co. has launched craftsman.com, which sells tools, and kenmore.com, which sells appliances. Sears also has added a clearance center.

Posted 11/29/2001Kurt PetersPost a comment

The cyber side of Sears

Not to be outdone by discounters Wal-Mart and Kmart, Sears Roebuck & Co. recently let fly with e-commerce news faster than you can say Craftsman tools. Late last month, the nation’s #2 retailer linked up with America Online in a partnership that will market AOL products to Sears customers and launch a cobranded version of AOL’s Internet service with links to Sears.com. Days earlier, Sears announced an online venture with home improvement guru...

Posted 12/26/2000Don DavisPost a comment

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Sears Selects Manugistics` Solutions to Optimize Demand and Replenishment Planning

Implementation Will Encompass More Than 870 Stores ROCKVILLE, Md.--June 29, 2004--Manugistics Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:MANU), a leading global provider of demand and supply chain solutions, today announced that Sears, Roebuck and Co. (NYSE:S) has selected Manugistics` demand planning and replenishment planning solutions as an integral part of Sears` effort to re-engineer its core merchant processes and tools. Manugistics` solutions will enable Sears...

Posted 06/29/2004