Burt’s Bees Recognized for Outstanding Achievement by Consumer Goods Technology Magazine
Annual Technology Awards Program Recognizes Companies Utilizing Technology to Achieve Substantial Growth in Size and Revenue
DALLAS--Consumer Goods Technology magazine recognized Burt’s Bees, the leading manufacturer of more than 150 Earth-friendly, natural personal care products, for Outstanding Achievement during the Consumer Goods Technology Fall Conference in October. Burt’s Bees was recognized in the small to mid-size business category for its supply chain solution work with i2 Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ITWO).
As a rapidly growing company, Burt’s Bees requires shorter lead times, quicker reaction time to exceptions, stronger scheduling capabilities to run efficiently and gain a competitive edge. The company uses i2 solutions to optimize manufacturing planning capabilities and quickly react to changes in demand.
“We chose to work with i2 because we were impressed with the solution’s strong functionality, speed to implement, and solid record of providing value,” said Burt’s Bees Director of Information Services, Ted Hein.
Burt's Bees uses i2 solutions to more precisely manage key manufacturing variables, from work center capacity and setup times to material availability, labor availability, due dates, and production policies. Built on the principles of lean manufacturing and constraint-based planning, i2 solutions enable companies to reach the best throughput and customer service at the lowest inventory level and cost. Burt's Bees is reaping benefits through more effective working inventory, higher throughput, higher on-time delivery rates, improved customer service levels, and lower manufacturing costs.
“We’re delighted that Burt’s Bees has been recognized for its hard work and dedication to supply chain excellence and congratulate them on their efforts. Working together with leading consumer goods companies for more than 20 years, i2 brings together industry best practices and expertise for knowledge share across our customer base,” said Chuck Kramer, i2 senior vice president of Consumer Industries and Retail.
About Burt’s Bees
Since 1991, Burt’s Bees has been offering distinctive all-natural personal care products. Today, Burt’s Bees is the leading manufacturer of more than 150 Earth-friendly, natural personal care products, including face care, body care, hair care, lip care, men’s grooming, baby care and natural remedies. Burt’s Bees products are available through approximately 20,000 retail stores nationwide, its Internet website (www.burtsbees.com), and select international distributors. Burt’s Bees makes natural, hard-working personal care products that put health and well-being, and the environment, first.
About i2
Throughout its 20-year history of innovation and value delivery, i2 has dedicated itself to building successful customer partnerships. As a full-service supply chain company, i2 is uniquely positioned to help its clients achieve world-class business results through a combination of consulting, technology, and managed services. i2 solutions are pervasive in a wide cross section of industries; 20 of the AMR Research Top 25 Global Supply Chains belong to i2 customers. Learn more at www.i2.com.
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