Goods are imported through several ports including Los Angeles, Houston; New York; and Savannah, Georgia. The company uses distribution warehouses strategically located in Texas to store and ship items to district stores. To manage supply availability, the organization uses Oracles Transportation Management system which offers a single platform to manage all transportation activities along the supply chain. The use of the software creates flexible automation of processes within the logistics network worldwide. The software is used in conjunction with other Oracle products that integrate accounting, marketing and sales functions into a single program. By including these functional areas in its management system, the company is able to monitor total operating costs and