New York, NY and Rockaway, NJ – June 19, 2009 – AL Systems, the leading supplier of software solutions for improving distribution, is pleased to announce that Armani Exchange has successfully gone live with a state-of-the-art order fulfillment system.  Armani Exchange, a leading fashion forward retailer, sought to increase the speed of servicing their customers, increase order accuracy, and reduce the overall costs of distribution.

The heart of the solution is an AL Systems pack-to-light system, with automated conveyor and print-and-apply applicators.  Since implementing the solution, Armani Exchange has achieved tremendous productivity improvements, reducing packing cost per unit by approximately 80% and distribution labor by more than 70%.  In addition, Armani Exchange has dramatically improved turnaround time and accuracy. 

“We processed our holiday season for the first time without temps or overtime” said Paul McNamara, Vice President of Distribution at Armani Exchange.  “Our employees love the system.  Accuracy and turnaround times are at all time highs.”

About AL Systems
AL Systems provides clients with integrated supply chain software solutions that improve the flow of merchandise through distribution centers. AL Systems solutions include paperless picking, packing and putting; cross-docking, in-motion manifesting; RFID; high-volume manifesting; automated print & apply solutions; and automated sortation and conveyor control (WCS). We help our clients reduce order fulfillment costs and distribute goods faster and more accurately. Clients of AL Systems include companies such as Gymboree, Urban Outfitters, Simon & Schuster, REI, Talbot’s, and The Men's Wearhouse. AL Systems has been helping clients improve distribution operations for more than 30 years.  For more information about AL Systems, a Briarcliff Solutions Group company, visit http://www.alsystems.com.

About Armani Exchange
A|X Armani Exchange was launched in 1991, aimed at a new generation of fast-fashion consumers through an accessible collection offering urban, individual style. Today A|X Armani Exchange has an exclusive direct controlled retail network that currently comprises 151 freestanding stores in 20 countries (United States, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Greater China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and Venezuela).