Travis Association for the Blind Empowers Its Visually Impaired Workforce With Manhattan Scale™ Warehouse Management System
December 13 2023 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
Manhattan Associates Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH) today announced the
successful implementation of Manhattan SCALETM Warehouse Management
System at Travis Association for the Blind, a non-profit
organization dedicated to providing jobs and career training to
deaf and visually impaired workers. Implemented in a cloud
environment, Manhattan SCALE not only optimizes warehouse
operations in Travis’ three Austin, Texas facilities, but also
provides an extensible platform that incorporates the assistive
devices and technologies needed by the organization’s workforce.
Manhattan SCALE Warehouse Management System’s user-friendly design
and ability to integrate with assistive technologies have not only
streamlined warehouse operations but have also empowered
individuals with disabilities to achieve new levels of
productivity.
As a provider of integrated logistics solutions primarily for
the U.S. Department of Defense, this facility operates on an
impressive scale; employing 170 blind and 21 deaf and blind workers
in its 402-person workforce. With warehouse space spanning over
900,000 square feet, it efficiently handles a multitude of tasks
daily. Processing thousands of orders on a regular basis, the
center receives an average of twenty truckloads of new merchandise
each day. Shipping over 500,000 orders annually to a number of
destinations, the facility reaches over 10,300 worldwide.
Manhattan SCALE plays a pivotal role in Travis Association’s
mission dedicated to empowering visually disabled individuals by
providing them with employment opportunities and equipping them
with valuable skills. These individuals not only work diligently
and make valuable contributions but also gain invaluable experience
with the industry's leading warehouse management solution.
Leveraging state-of-the-art technology, including voice picking
devices and mobile devices with screen reading and magnification
capabilities, the solution creates a well-oiled and well-run
distribution operation. The collaboration also integrates assistive
technology software for the visually impaired, such as the JAWS
screen reader and ZoomText – empowering blind workers to excel in
their roles and accelerate their career development.
Raelene Gomes, IT service delivery manager at Travis
Association’s technology partner, Okin Process, said, "The training
and technology provided by Manhattan Associates has transformed our
visually impaired employees into a highly skilled workforce. We
have witnessed tremendous growth and career opportunities for our
employees, with 15 individuals securing employment outside of
Travis Association for the Blind based on the training they
received here."
“We are proud to have played a role in Travis Association for
the Blind's mission to empower its workforce and bridge the
employment gap for deaf and visually impaired employees,” said
Stewart Gantt, executive vice president, professional services, at
Manhattan Associates. "The seamless implementation of Manhattan
SCALE demonstrates our dedication to leveraging innovative
technology to enable unprecedented levels of accessibility and
performance."
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ABOUT TRAVIS ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND
Travis Association for the Blind (aka Austin Lighthouse),
headquartered in Austin, Texas, has been serving the needs of the
blind and visually impaired community of Travis County and
surrounding areas since 1934. The Lighthouse’s mission is to
enhance the opportunities for economic and personal independence of
people who are blind or visually impaired by creating, sustaining
and improving employment. A 501(c3) nonprofit organization, the
Lighthouse does this in several different settings, including
warehousing / distribution facilities, manufacturing and repair
facilities, assembly operations, bottling operations, custodial,
retail and vending operations. By leveraging technology and
automation, the Lighthouse employs over 240 people who are legally
blind to make the products and provide the services required by
their customers. The Lighthouse also works with area business and
community partners to assist with developing vocational and
independent living skills.
ABOUT MANHATTAN ASSOCIATES
Manhattan Associates is a technology leader in supply chain and
omnichannel commerce. We unite information across the enterprise,
converging front-end sales with back-end supply chain execution.
Our software, platform technology and unmatched experience help
drive both top-line growth and bottom-line profitability for our
customers.
Manhattan Associates designs, builds and delivers leading edge
cloud and on-premises solutions so that across the store, through
your network or from your fulfillment center, you are ready to reap
the rewards of the omnichannel marketplace. For more information,
please visit www.manh.com.
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