API Announces the Successful Implementation of Its SAP Enterprise System.MEMPHIS Memphis, city, ancient Egypt Memphis (mĕm`fĭs), ancient city of Egypt, capital of the Old Kingdom (c.3100–c.2258 B.C.), at the apex of the Nile delta and 12 mi (18 km) from Cairo. , Tenn. -- Aerospace Products International, Inc. ("API (Application Programming Interface) A language and message format used by an application program to communicate with the operating system or some other control program such as a database management system (DBMS) or communications protocol. "), a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Aviation Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: FAVS FAVS Fabbrica Armi Valle Susa FAVS Fighter Attack Visual System ) announces the successful completion of its SAP(TM) implementation project. API is the leading provider of innovative distribution and supply chain services for the aviation industry. API is the first aerospace distributor and logistics service provider to implement SAP. "SAP is the solution of choice for the leading, global players in the aviation and defense industry," said David Currence, Chief Information Officer for API. "SAP provides much of the capability we need out-of-the-box and allows us to focus development resources around the unique, value-added val·ue-add·ed adj. Of or relating to the estimated value that is added to a product or material at each stage of its manufacture or distribution: supply chain services that are important to our industry and to our customers. Having the most advanced information systems enables superior visibility to each discrete activity throughout the supply chain, ultimately leading to increased service levels to our customers." API accomplished the entire multi-million dollar implementation in ten months, completing the initial phase in October October: see month. 2005 with the final phase completed in the first quarter of fiscal 2007. The implementation included the integration of API's best in class supply chain management solution, ESP (1) (Enhanced Service Provider) An organization that adds value to basic telephone service by offering such features as call-forwarding, call-detailing and protocol conversion. (sm), with SAP. The combined capabilities of SAP and ESP(sm) set a new standard for the application of customer centric advanced technology in achieving the most optimal, high performance supply chains in the global aviation industry. "The high value of parts, critical nature of documentation, and necessity to have immediate response times have made API's distribution and supply chain management solutions increasingly important to OEMs, MROs and aircraft operators," said Currence. About Aerospace Products International Aerospace Products International, Inc., headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., is the leading provider of innovative distribution and supply chain services for the aviation industry. API distributes aircraft parts and related products and components to manufacturers, maintenance providers, and operators of some of the most widely used commercial and general aviation aircraft. In addition to its product supply services, API offers the aviation industry extensive supply chain management and third-party logistics A third-party logistics provider (abbreviated 3PL) is a firm that provides outsourced or "third party" logistics services to companies for part, or sometimes all of their supply chain management function. services and solutions, including forecasting and procurement The fancy word for "purchasing." The procurement department within an organization manages all the major purchases. services, inventory management, rotables management, and product sales. API also offers overhaul and repair services for brakes and starters/generators, and builds custom hose assemblies. Its parent company, First Aviation Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: FAVS), is a worldwide leader in providing services to operators of some of the most widely used military, commercial and general aviation aircraft. More information is available at http://www.apiworldwide.com and http://www.firstaviation.com. |
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