AnswerThink Offers End-to-end, Tailored Web-based Solutions for the Automotive Industry.Business Editors, High-Tech Writers MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 20, 2000 AnswerThink (Nasdaq:ANSR ANSR Autonomous Naval Support Round ANSR Adaptive Network Solutions Research, Inc. ANSR Advanced Neutron Source Reactor ANSR Active No Swashplate Rotor (Army) ) announced today the introduction of Automotive Solutions, a new practice that offers the Company's unique combination of end-to-end services in interactive marketing, strategy and technology expertise to automotive companies. A leading eBusiness consulting company Noun 1. consulting company - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting firm business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a , AnswerThink is combining its vast knowledge of transformation in the automotive industry The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles. In 2006, more than 69 million motor vehicles, including cars and commercial vehicles were produced worldwide. and its best-practices expertise into a solutions group that is focused on helping auto manufacturers, suppliers and customer-facing networks to compete in the new electronic economy. By offering eProcess transformation and eTechnology, Automotive Solutions is designed to help companies in the automotive industry realize the benefits of participating in collaborative purchasing through market exchanges and customer-focused interactive marketing. "The automotive industry represents 10 percent of the Gross Domestic Product and, with the explosion of the electronic economy, is on the verge On the Verge (or The Geography of Yearning) is a play written by Eric Overmyer. It makes extensive use of esoteric language and pop culture references from the late nineteenth century to 1955. of its most massive restructuring ever," said Franco Gonsalves, Automotive Solutions leader at AnswerThink. "Inevitably, any transformation effort for members of this industry involves a sizable siz·a·ble also size·a·ble adj. Of considerable size; fairly large. siz  a·ble·ness n. investment of resources. Our unique perspective into eBusiness
best practices, researched by Hackett Benchmarking & Research and
refined by our practice groups provides the insight that automotive
companies need to conduct business through the web to realize ongoing
efficiency and effectiveness gains."
The Company plans to build on its already-strong client base, specifically clients of its best-practices research arm Hackett Benchmarking & Research. Currently, Hackett's list of automotive clients includes 28 major OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and parts suppliers. "AnswerThink already has a strong presence in the automotive community, making this practice fairly seamless and efficient for clients," said Gonsalves. "Considering how successful we've been in helping automotive clients identify best practices and implement transformations that capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. them, they are certain to derive benefits from our practice's increased focus on their specific competitive needs." Gonsalves brings a wealth of experience to the new practice. He has served at the partner level within the consulting "Big Five" and possesses career knowledge that spans supply-chain management, cost and performance management, IT implementation and sourcing/supplier management. His past client experiences include such automotive giants as GM, Goodyear, Fiat and TRW TRW The Real World (TV reality show) TRW The Right Way TRW Tactical Reconnaissance Wing TRW The Retriever Weekly (University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD) TRW Thompson Ramo Wooldridge Inc . "Franco's automotive knowledge and strong business sense are the bedrock of our newest practice, Automotive Solutions," said Ted Fernandez, Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of AnswerThink. "His background and leadership abilities will allow the practice to hit the ground running, immediately offering clients first-rate service." Currently being offered to U.S.-based organizations, the practice plans to expand into Europe by the end of this year and into Asia by 2002. For more information, or to speak with Franco Gonsalves, please contact: Aaron Smith Aaron Smith may refer to:
About AnswerThink AnswerThink (www.answerthink.com) is a leading eBusiness solutions provider. With its recent merger with THINK New Ideas "New Ideas" is the debut single by Scottish New Wave/Indie Rock act The Dykeenies. It was first released as a Double A-side with "Will It Happen Tonight?" on July 17, 2006. The band also recorded a video for the track. , the Company now helps design, build, market and support the e-business efforts of a growing list of Global 1000 and dot-com clients. AnswerThink offers a wide range of integrated solutions, including eBusiness strategy, interactive marketing, Web design, best practices benchmarking and business modeling, custom application development, software package implementation, e-commerce and decision support technology. The Company's end-to-end focus provides its clients with a unique combination of marketing, business and technology expertise that spans multi-functional areas that include brand and product development, supply chain, sales and marketing, customer support, finance, human resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. and information technology. For more information, call 1-877-423-4321. |
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