Ajover Selects HighJump Software to Help Manage International Growth With End-to-End Supply Chain Execution Solutions.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers EDEN PRAIRIE Eden Prairie A city of eastern Minnesota, a residential suburb of Minneapolis. Population: 57,300. , Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 19, 2004 Multinational Manufacturer to Improve Throughput and Inventory Accuracy for Diverse Product Lines by Leveraging HighJump's Robust, Multilingual mul·ti·lin·gual adj. 1. Of, including, or expressed in several languages: a multilingual dictionary. 2. Solutions HighJump Software, a 3M company, the global leader in providing highly adaptable, best-of-breed supply chain execution (SCE SCE (in Scotland) Scottish Certificate of Education SCE n abbr (= Scottish Certificate of Education) → Schulabschlusszeugnis in Schottland ) solutions, today announced that Ajover S.A., a multinational producer of construction materials, disposables, catering packages and petrochemical petrochemical, any one of a large group of chemicals derived from a component of petroleum or natural gas. The cracking processes for manufacturing gasoline produce vast quantities of gaseous hydrocarbons. resins, has selected HighJump's Supply Chain Advantage suite to manage its fast-growing supply chain operations. HighJump's end-to-end suite will optimize all warehouse, yard and transportation management functions, as well as collaboration with international suppliers and other trading partners. Ajover evaluated many SCE vendors before selecting HighJump to drive improvements in throughput, inventory accuracy and product handling for its diverse, fast-growing product lines. Although Ajover's worldwide manufacturing plants already feature state-of-the art automation, its warehouses lacked similar enhancements. With HighJump, Ajover will be empowered to modernize mod·ern·ize v. mo·dern·ized, mo·dern·iz·ing, mo·dern·iz·es v.tr. To make modern in appearance, style, or character; update. v.intr. To accept or adopt modern ways, ideas, or style. its warehouses and create a seamless interface to additional warehouse automation tools. Ajover will implement HighJump's multilingual solutions in its main warehouse in Bogota, Colombia, followed by other facilities in South America South America, fourth largest continent (1991 est. pop. 299,150,000), c.6,880,000 sq mi (17,819,000 sq km), the southern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Europe and the Middle East over the next five years. "We selected HighJump because we were very impressed with both the robust, adaptable functionality and the professional, personal way in which all of our interactions with HighJump were handled," said Albert Douer, executive vice president, Ajover. "Trust is a big factor in a decision like this and HighJump has already proven its commitment to our business." "We're pleased to continue our international momentum by working with Ajover to address their complex supply chain requirements," said Chris Heim, president, HighJump Software. "Our system will easily manage the diversity of their product lines in a way that improves accuracy and efficiency, while generating low, total cost of ownership over the lifetime of the system." About Ajover S.A. Ajover S.A. has the capacity to provide their products to customers around the world through strategically located production and distribution centers. The company has production plants in Spain, Colombia, Turkey and Israel, and additional logistics centers in the United States, Italy, Germany, England, Poland and Venezuela, making it possible to deliver products in a matter of hours. Ajover's production plants are equipped with specialized laboratories specialized laboratory A type of reference lab dedicated to a particular type of 'esoteric' testing–eg, allergy, coagulation, drugs–especially drugs of abuse, endocrinology, genetics, paternity, virology, etc. Cf Reference laboratory. that allow the company to maintain the highest quality standards and to develop new products. Furthermore, their plants are ISO- iso- or is- pref. 1. Equal; uniform: isobar. 2. Isomeric: isopropyl. 3. 9002 certified See certification. . Ajover S.A. is a group of companies that apart from producing construction materials, manufactures disposables, catering packages and petrochemistry pet·ro·chem·is·try n. 1. The chemistry of petroleum and its derivatives. 2. The branch of geochemistry that deals with the chemical composition of rocks. resins. About HighJump Software, a 3M Company HighJump Software, a 3M company, is the global leader in providing highly adaptable, best-of-breed supply chain execution solutions that streamline distribution from the point of source through consumption. HighJump's tightly integrated solutions empower operational excellence in the warehouse and optimize the flow of inventory throughout the supply chain by facilitating collaboration with customers, suppliers and trading partners. These comprehensive solutions combine robust, standard functionality; a best practices-based implementation methodology; and a uniquely adaptable architecture that facilitates fast, cost-effective system modifications. The result: the industry's lowest total cost of ownership for more than 700 satisfied customers worldwide. As part of the 3M family, HighJump leads the industry in financial strength and delivers on an unmatched commitment to innovation and quality. HighJump leverages these advantages to continually expand its solution footprint and empower operational excellence for domestic and multinational customers. For more information about HighJump, visit www.highjump.com. About 3M -- A Global, Diversified Technology Company Every day, 3M people find new ways to make amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. things happen. Wherever they are, whatever they do, the company's customers know they can rely on 3M to help make their lives better. 3M's brands include icons such as Scotch scotch 1 tr.v. scotched, scotch·ing, scotch·es 1. To put an abrupt end to: The prime minister scotched the rumors of her illness with a public appearance. 2. , Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Dyneon. Serving customers in more than 200 countries around the world, the company's 67,000 people use their expertise, technologies and global strength to lead in major markets including consumer and office; display and graphics; electronics and telecommunications; safety, security and protection services; health care; industrial and transportation. For more information, including the latest product and technology news, visit www.3M.com. HighJump Software, Supply Chain Advantage, Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Dyneon are trademarks of 3M. |
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