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| MDS
launches a new web-based fulfillment system with integrated WMS providing
true real time access, with broad management capability and limitless flexibility
to view, sort, query, and download secure program data -- purchase orders,
inventory, orders, customers, and shipping on the web. MDS launches Six Sigma Quality Program. |
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FedEx begins staging
Trailers daily at MDS to support MDS rapidly growing parcel shipping operations.
MDS adds additional shipping lines, harwdware, and advances integration
with FedEx for custom services and support. |
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MDS
is purchased by Bradley Felker from James Allen. MDS
expands its value-add kitting and assembly operations to include specialized
equipment and capability to handle new product lines for a major manufacturing
client. |
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| MDS formally announces MDS Package Services as a service mark feature to its broad fulfillment capability. MDS Package Services |
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| becomes a focal point for delivering the net lowest possible fulfillment price when considering shipping & mailing costs. MDS adds automated pallet wrap equipment for servicing its growing cross-dock and distribution services, and to expedite receiving of increasing volumes of inbound overseas containers of client e-commerce and promotional products for fulfillment. | ||||||
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MDS
Launches newly upgraded barcode data collection system & equipment
to enhance WMS performance. |
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MDS
upgrades its 4GL database to enhance connectivity and the client interface.
The upgrade includes an integrated web server and web-publishing module
enabling a wide variety of data driven web applications in support of
inventory and order management. |
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| MDS
extends its scope of Web based support and services to include standalone
website design, development, and integration to streamline CRM, inventory
management, and the ordering process. |
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| MDS
expands its assembly and packaging operations through engineered fixtures
and special tooling. |
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| MDS
broadens its logistics based services with one-stop solutions through Web
based programs and strategic trading partner relationships, including 24/7
call center support and a nationwide network of distribution centers. |
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| MDS
initiates e-commerce relationships with new and existing clients. |
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| MDS
acquires a 60,000 sq. ft. facility in Milwaukee, moving its offices and
corporate headquarters. This facility is established as a fast turn assembly
and pick-pack operation. MDS operations grow to 385,000 sq. ft. |
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AMI
develops a custom configured radio frequency bar code warehouse management
system in support of its expanding fulfillment services division.
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MDS
expands fulfillment operations, moving from the 35,000 sq. ft. east wing
of the Green Tree Road facility to the main 150,000 sq. ft. section.
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| MDS
Fulfillment Services is formed to leverage MDS capabilities, resources,
and systems expertise to a growing fulfillment industry. MDS experiences
double-digit annual growth in its fulfillment business over the next decade. |
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| AMI
expands its capabilities through its distribution arm to provide specialized
pick-pack fulfillment, shipping, laser printing, and mailing services to
clients. |
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| The
corporation changes its name to Allen Management, Inc. (AMI). MDS Transportation
becomes a new division of AMI, providing transportation brokerage services
to companies in the textile industry. |
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| MCS
reorganizes from a C corporation to an S corporation and changes the name
of its chief operating division to Midwest Distribution Systems (MDS). |
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Professional
Micro Systems changes focus, takes on a new name, and Bar Code Resources
is founded. BCR specializes in radio frequency (RF) bar code data collection
warehousing and distribution system implementations. |
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MDS purchases a second distribution center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Available
space for warehousing and distribution increases to 325,000 sq. ft. |
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| Professional
Micro Systems, a systems consulting group is formed to provide minicomputer
systems solutions and implementations for a broad array of applications
to small and medium sized companies. |
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| Milwaukee
Commercial Storage (MCS), a successful warehouse operation since 1962, is
purchased by Henry O. Allen and James L. Allen. |
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