Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Receives IT Excellence Award During 2010 Oracle Conference
HARRISBURG, Pa., July 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board recently received the Oracle Retail Excellence award for its information technology innovations and best practices, marking the first time the agency has received such high honors for its IT achievements.
"PLCB's success is due in large part to the strong IT support from within the agency, helping to improve product availability and reducing the overall cost of retail operations," said PLCB Chairman Patrick J. "PJ" Stapleton. "The tremendous achievements of our IT team are critical as we continue redefining and redesigning the products and services we provide to Pennsylvania consumers."
Nominated alongside industry powerhouses including Abercrombie & Fitch, Disney Parks & Resorts and Lowe's®, the PLCB was recognized for improving the customer IT experience, driving operational excellence and enabling growth using technology and innovative strategies.
During the 2010 Oracle Retail Crosstalk Conference, retail executives and industry experts from around the world gathered to share insights, demonstrate innovations and better understand the role of technology in new retail business strategies.
The annual Oracle awards are designed to recognize Oracle customers' outstanding achievements in maximizing business value through innovative best practices, efficient operations and achieving above-average results through the intelligent use of technology.
The Liquor Control Board has embarked on a systematic business plan to make the 75-year-old agency more customer-focused. The plan includes initiatives to improve the customer store experience; enhance training for Board employees; boost returns to the state General Fund; assure and promote responsible use of alcohol through regulation and education; and take advantage of new technology.
For more information about the PLCB visit www.lcb.state.pa.us.
Media contacts: Stacy Kriedeman or Stacey Witalec, 717-783-8864
SOURCE Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
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