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Ruddick Corporation and Subsidiaries
annual report 2002
page
10
An expansive color line is needed to service our global customers.As A&E expands operations globally, established world class equipment and
manufacturing technology are employed.
responsive to our customers and that make it easier for
our customers to do business with us.
A&E’s order management system, Anesyst®, has
been very well received by our customers. Anesyst®is a
business to business, web-based order and inventory
management system which simplifies the order entry
process, while also enabling customers to more easily
track shipment status worldwide. With Anesyst®our
customers have the ability to enter orders online by
using their own part numbers. There is also a feature
available for customers to enter their style number and
quantity being produced, and the system will
automatically calculate the recommended number of
cones of thread needed.
A&E is also a leader in its commitment to
environmental protection. We implemented an
oxidizer technology that removes virtually all of the
volatile organic compounds from our nylon bonding
operations. As a result of our leadership, the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has adopted
this technology as the industry standard. Moreover, we
have implemented this technology in our China
operation, which far exceeds local requirements.
And our commitment to safety is second to none.