Man Manhattan Associates Inc. 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 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.