Downers Grove, IL -- October 18, 2004 -- Integrated Warehousing Solutions, LLC, a
leading supplier of Supply Chain Execution solutions, announced today that Woodwind &
Brasswind has selected the IRMS Warehouse Management System for their new
state-of-the-art warehouse, billed as the "World's Largest Music Center."
Based in South Bend, Indiana, Woodwind & Brasswind offers band and orchestral
instruments online, through catalog sales and at outlet stores. Their knowledgeable and
professional staff ships tens of thousands of musical instruments and accessories to
hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers each year.
Serving musicians for over twenty-five years, Woodwind & Brasswind celebrated the grand
opening of a 125,000 square foot warehouse in 1999. With an ever increasing customer
demand particularly through their catalog and Internet sales, Woodwind & Brasswind has
just broken ground in South Bend on a new advanced order fulfillment center.
The Woodwind & Brasswind facilities will employ the IRMS Warehouse Management
System for increased productivity and inventory accuracy and improved space utilization.
IRMS together with radio frequency (RF) technology will provide Woodwind & Brasswind
with total control over perhaps the largest inventory of musical instruments and
accessories in the world.
"We chose the IRMS Warehouse Management System after an exhaustive search and
screening of various systems," said Woodwind & Brasswind President, Dennis Bamber.
"Along with our new warehouse and shipping facility, IRMS will provide us with the
flexibility to grow and serve customer demands for years to come."
"We are proud to have been selected in this high-quality, technology rich operation" stated
Carl Brewer, President of Integrated Warehousing Solutions, LLC. "Woodwind &
Brasswind has a long standing commitment of providing quality products and flawless
service levels. Their selection of our solution is an honor and reflects the values that our
organizations share in our dedication to providing quality products and services."
About Woodwind & Brasswind
Woodwind & Brasswind is one of the world's largest sellers of musical instruments and related accessories. Started 26 years ago in a converted barbershop, the South Bend, Indiana based company sells musical instruments to schools, universities, governments, and musicians from beginners, hobbyists and professionals the world over. For more information on Woodwind & Brasswind, visit them online at www.wwbw.com.
About Integrated Warehousing Solutions
Integrated Warehousing Solutions is a global supplier of industry-leading supply chain execution, distribution and inventory control solutions. Their award-winning IRMS Warehouse Management System delivers the lowest cost-of-ownership application that is rapidly implemented and easily integrated with all industry-leading enterprise applications.
With the expertise of more than 150 industry and systems experts, Integrated Warehousing Solutions supports a worldwide account base in more than 20 countries with supply chain solutions deployed in four different languages. Integrated Warehousing Solutions, an operating unit of UPP Business Holdings, Inc., is headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, and can be reached at 800-682-2910 or on the web at www.irmswms.com.
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