Miller Brands selects Kewill for supply chain eCommerce

Kewill, provider of solutions that simplify global trade and logistics, has signed a three year contract with Miller Brands, a UK subsidiary of SABMiller, one of the world's largest brewers, to fully manage and support electronic communications with its network of trading partners. The project will see Kewill deploy its Kewill MessageBroker integration as a service (IaaS) software together with its Kewill Xchange managed file transfer service, to create an integrated trading partner communications platform for Miller Brands, which is responsible for the development of all SABMillers international premium brands across the UK and Ireland. Kewill will provide extensive Professional Services to manage the transition for trading partners from the existing system, and full management and support going forward.
 
The solution will enable Miller Brands to trade electronically with its network of trading partners, who include Booker, JD Wetherspoon, Morrisons, Tesco & Sainsburys, using one simple interface to exchange supply chain documentation such as orders, advanced shipping notices and invoices in each partners preferred protocol. It will integrate directly with Miller Brands existing SAP ERP system, improving efficiency by allowing the straight-through processing of all relevant data.
 
Steve Higgs, Technology and Process Manager at Miller Brands comments The Kewill solution will enable us to streamline communications with our trading partners, introducing significant resource efficiencies but more importantly, giving us greater visibility of our supply chain. Kewills drinks sector experience made them the obvious choice.
 
Jacquie Boast, Kewills European Chief Operating Officer added By choosing Kewill, Miller Brands are implementing a tried and tested supply chain solution. Our experience of delivering major ecommerce projects within the sector will not only ensure a smooth implementation, but also deliver rapid returns on their initial investment.
 
For additional information, contact:
Emma Easterbrook
Fieldworks Marketing
Tel. (UK) +44 (0)1435 873080
emma@fieldworksmarketing.co.uk
 
About Miller Brands
Miller Brands was launched in 2005 and is a subsidiary of SABMiller, one of the world's largest brewers. Miller Brands is responsible for the development of all SABMillers international premium brands across the UK and Ireland.
 
About Kewill plc
Kewill delivers solutions that simplify global trade and logistics.
Global businesses face ever increasing complexity across their supply chains including decisions on sourcing, customs, compliance, transportation, storage, finance, visibility and connectivity.  Inefficiency in any of these areas will lead to supply chain delays and result in increased costs.  Kewill has a suite of software solutions that significantly simplify the management of the most complex global supply chains for enterprises and logistics service providers.  
With over 35 years experience in global trade management and logistics, and over 600 employees worldwide, Kewill is a long-time innovator of solutions for manufacturers, distributors, retailers, freight forwarders, transport companies, customs brokers, 3PLs and 4PLs, as well as other related institutions involved in financing and underwriting global trade such as banks and insurance providers.

Kewills solutions are in daily use by more than 40,000 users worldwide and our global customer base which entrusts us with the management of their supply networks includes divisions of 3M, Bayer, Caterpillar, DHL, FedEx, Ford, General Electric, General Motors, H.J. Heinz, Kimberley-Clark, Kraft, Levi Strauss, Mazda, Nestl, Nike, Palm, Procter & Gamble, Smith & Nephew, Sony, TNT, Unilever, UPS, Vodafone, Yamaha, Xerox.
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