AMI Semiconductor Selects GXS Managed Services to Simplify B2B Exchanges with Global Trading Partners; Global Semiconductor Manufacturer Outsources B2B Supply Chain Management.GAITHERSBURG, Md. -- GXS GXS Global Exchange Services (GE) GXS Gun X Sword (anime) , a leading provider of business-to-business (B2B (Business to Business) Refers to one business communicating with or selling to another. See B2B e-commerce, B2C and B2G. B2B - business to business ) e-commerce solutions, today announced that AMI Semiconductor AMI Semiconductor is a company engaged the design and manufacture of customer specific integrated circuit solutions, including solutions for the automotive, medical and industrial markets. Among its products are products that integrate processing of analog and digital signals. (AMIS A·mis , Kingsley 1922-1995. British writer best known for his novels, including Lucky Jim (1954) and Jake's Thing (1978). ) has selected GXS Managed Services An umbrella term for third-party monitoring and maintaining of computers, networks and software. The actual equipment may be inhouse or at the third-party's facilities, but the "managed" implies an ongoing effort; for example, making sure the equipment is running at a certain quality as its outsourcing solution for the management of its B2B e-commerce (Business to Business Electronic-COMMERCE) Refers to one business selling to another business via the Web. See e-commerce. transactions. AMIS will use the service to reduce overhead costs overhead costs see fixed costs. and better manage data mapping Data mapping is the process of creating data element mappings between two distinct data models. Data mapping is used as a first step for a wide variety of data integration tasks including:
AMIS, a leader in the design and manufacturing of silicon solutions, has global operations Global Operations is a first-person shooter computer game developed by Barking Dog Studios and published by both Crave Entertainment and Electronic Arts. It was released in March of 2002, following its public multiplayer beta version which contained only the Quebec map. in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , Europe and Asia-Pacific, interfacing with a large base of trading partners. Prior to deploying GXS Managed Services, AMIS used an internally-developed supplier and customer interface that was integrated with its SAP system. GXS Managed Services was chosen to replace this system because of its ability to extend the value of AMIS' existing SAP investments while providing a superior alternative B2B outsourcing solution and reducing overhead costs. GXS Managed Services will enhance inventory reporting, purchase orders, order changes and delivery schedules between AMIS and its trading partners. "To effectively compete in today's semiconductor manufacturing industry, we knew we needed an outsourcing solution that would provide us with tremendous cost savings by boosting the efficiency of our complex supply chain and allowing us to redirect our IT resources to internal projects," said Roland Smith, director, supply chain, for AMIS. "Given its ability to support a wide range of global data standards and its assortment of B2B program capabilities, GXS was a natural choice for us. We are confident that GXS Managed Services will streamline our overall supply chain, strengthen our partner relationships and provide greater order management capabilities." Through its use of GXS Managed Services, AMIS is positioned to take advantage of the many value-added features of the GXS Trading Grid, including visibility solutions and business process management capabilities. As a part of the GXS Trading Grid platform, Managed Services offers the hosted infrastructure to conduct a global B2B program, including data translation, transaction management, systems administration and supplier performance reporting capabilities. In addition, GXS Managed Services provides customers the B2B experts to deliver world-class B2B program management, trading community management and customer support. "Outsourcing IT systems removes substantial burdens for businesses of all sizes and in every industry. For high-tech manufacturers, it no longer pays to focus on much besides core business capabilities," said Steve Keifer, vice president of industry and product marketing at GXS. "GXS has a proven track record of providing tremendous value to businesses in the form of saved time and money through its Managed Services offering. Furthermore, AMIS will be able to grow its supply chain without making additional investments in infrastructure and personnel. With GXS' assistance, supply chain management and scalability will become a transparent and seamless function for AMIS." AMIS employs more than 2,500 people worldwide. Approximately 950 work at the company's headquarters, manufacturing and engineering facilities located in Pocatello, Idaho Pocatello (IPA: [po kə tɛ lo]) is the county seat and largest city of Bannock CountyGR6 , while nearly 700 are employed at the company's manufacturing facilities and European headquarters in Oudenaarde, Belgium. Still another 500 are employed at the AMIS sort and test facility in Manila, Philippines. In addition, AMI has design, sales and technical support centers located throughout the world. With such a diversified employee base and suppliers in nearly every continent, AMIS needed a global supply chain solutions provider that could ease the complexity of AMIS' trading partner network while providing an equal level of support to every B2B exchange function. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Yankee Group (the Yankee Group, Boston, MA, www.yankeegroup.com) A major market research, analysis and consulting firm founded in 1970 by Howard Anderson. It provides general consulting and strategic planning in the computer and communications field. , "Managed services providers can help organizations lower the cost to serve customers and suppliers, and ensure they can meet the changing requirements of their trading partner community. This is because they are a faster and more cost-effective option for deploying B2B e-commerce to a wide trading partner base due to their expertise, experience, existing network and shared infrastructure. By addressing the fundamental obstacle in deploying effective B2B e-commerce (i.e., serving as an intermediary to establish technical and process agreements between unique and heterogeneous organizations), B2B managed service providers are emerging as a viable and effective option for enabling B2B e-commerce within and across trading partner communities."(1) GXS has more than 16 years experience and more than 100 clients using GXS Managed Services around the world, including 7th Online, Actaris, Eight O'Clock Coffee Eight O'Clock Coffee is the brand name of the light roast of coffee introduced by the American supermarket chain A&P in 1919. In the 1929s and 1930s Eight O'Clock coffee had gained over a quarter of the U.S. market share. 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As a key component of the GXS Trading Grid(SM), Managed Services offers the technical infrastructure to conduct a global B2B program, including transaction management, data translation, systems administration, and supplier performance reporting capabilities. In addition, GXS Managed Services provides customers with the B2B experts to deliver world-class B2B program management, trading community management, and customer support. GXS Trading Grid is the world's largest electronic business community, used by more than 40,000 trading partners every day to exchange goods and services In economics, economic output is divided into physical goods and intangible services. Consumption of goods and services is assumed to produce utility (unless the "good" is a "bad"). It is often used when referring to a Goods and Services Tax. . As a services-oriented architecture business-to-business platform, Trading Grid helps customers automate global trading communities by shielding complexity from rapidly changing standards, eliminating manual and duplicative efforts and enabling a new level of process integration and business intelligence. About AMI Semiconductor AMI Semiconductor (AMIS www.amis.com) is a leader in the design and manufacture of silicon solutions for the real world. As a widely recognized innovator in state-of-the-art integrated mixed-signal products, mixed-signal foundry services and structured digital products, AMIS is committed to providing customers with the optimal value, quickest time-to-market semiconductor solutions. Offering unparalleled manufacturing flexibility and dedication to customer service, AMI Semiconductor operates globally with headquarters in Pocatello, Idaho, European corporate offices in Oudenaarde, Belgium, and a network of sales and design centers located in the key markets of the North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. About GXS GXS (Global eXchange Services, Inc.) is a leading global provider of B2B e-commerce solutions that simplify and enhance business process integration and collaboration. Organizations worldwide, including more than 75 percent of the Fortune 500, leverage the GXS Trading Grid(SM) to achieve balance between supply and demand. Active in the global standards arena, GXS solutions enable customers both large and small, to connect with global partners, synchronize See synchronization. product information, optimize inventory levels and demand forecasts, and accelerate the execution of supply chains. Headquartered in Gaithersburg, Md., GXS provides sales and support to businesses and their partners worldwide. For more information visit our Web site at www.gxs.com. (1) Yankee Group, "B2B Managed Services Help Companies Expand Footprints and Trading Networks" by Kosin Huang, Jason Corsello, and Matt Delpercio, June 28, 2005 All products and services mentioned are trademarks of their respective companies. Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements This document includes certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in global political, economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory factors. These factors include technological developments, customer demand, trading partner participation and network availability. |
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