Manhattan Associates, Inc., a global supply chain optimization provider, has been named 'Best IT Supply Chain Solution Provider in Asia' by a panel of independent industry experts from the Global Supply Chain Council. The successful deployment of Manhattan's Warehouse Management system (WMS) by Sinpoharm, China's largest pharmaceuticals distributor, was a key factor in helping Manhattan win the CHaINA award for the second time.

Manhattan Associates' software has delivered impressive improvements to Sinopharm's service operations, while streamlining the entire working procedures of its logistics center. It has enhanced every step of the supply chain process from receiving to inspection, through put-away, re-checking, picking, packing, and shipping.

Manhattan Associates' WMS is able to manage the movement of goods in a more efficient manner through better visibility of inventory and access to comprehensive supply chain data. Through enhanced quality control, better service, and more timely fulfilment of orders, Sinopharm boosted inventory accuracy to 99.99 percent and on-shelf availability to 100 percent.

Cheng Junpei, general manager, Sinopharm Logistics Co., Ltd, commented, "With the rapid globalization of the pharmaceutical industry and intense pressure on domestic pharmaceutical companies in China to adopt internationally recognized best practices to expand their businesses overseas, supply chain management capability has become a critical competitive advantage. With the solutions we have from Manhattan Associates, we can leverage world-class supply chain technology to strengthen our operations and stay one step ahead of the ever intensifying competition."