Apriso Deploys Multi-Site, Multi-Country Supply Network Solution at Saint-Gobain Sekurit; 30th European Site Successfully Deployed at Tier 1 Automotive Supplier.LONG BEACH, Calif. -- Apriso Corporation, the global leader in providing real-time solutions for Supply Network Operations Industry analyst AMR Research defines supply network operations as the synchronized execution of compliant manufacturing and logistics processes across a dynamically reconfigurable supply network to profitably meet demand. (SNO SNO Sudbury Neutrino Observatory SNO Second Network Operator SNO Sakon Nakhon, Thailand (Airport Code) SNO Società dei Neurologi, Neurochirurghi e Neuroradiologi Ospedalieri (Italy) ), today announced the successful implementation of the 30th site of integrated FlexNet(R) manufacturing and logistics management Logistics Management is that part of Supply Chain Management that plans, implements, and controls the efficient, effective, forward, and reverse flow and storage of goods, services, and related information between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to meet software at Saint-Gobain Sekurit, the leading Tier 1 supplier of glass to the automotive and transport markets. FlexNet was selected to provide an integrated Just-In-Time (JIT JIT - dynamic translation ) supply chain execution solution throughout all Saint-Gobain Sekurit European sites. "We have implemented Apriso's FlexNet system to provide a completely unified solution for manufacturing and logistics across 30 of our European manufacturing and distribution sites," said Mr. Hans Cordes, 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 Saint-Gobain Sekurit. "After initially deploying the system in 8 Spanish sites, we were able to roll out German and French versions to another 22 sites in a 13 month period. We were able to deploy these first 30 sites across Europe in less than 2 years because we implemented a single supply chain solution of SAP R/3 and FlexNet. We deployed a centralized ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer. application tightly coupled with FlexNet's decentralized de·cen·tral·ize v. de·cen·tral·ized, de·cen·tral·iz·ing, de·cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To distribute the administrative functions or powers of (a central authority) among several local authorities. manufacturing and logistics solution to allow Saint-Gobain to manage its operations as one dispersed supply network. With FlexNet we have enforced manufacturing consistency and 'best practices' across our operations. We now have real-time visibility of manufacturing, order, and logistics status from anywhere in the company. We are rolling out the system to other geographies as we speak. FlexNet provides us with a substantial advantage in meeting our customers' requirements." "This 1500 user deployment at Saint-Gobain demonstrates all the key collaborative capabilities of Apriso and its FlexNet product," said Jim Henderson, President and CEO of Apriso. "FlexNet was designed from the ground up to extend the functionality of ERP applications to provide detailed traceability and visibility across multiple sites. FlexNet is the only product that locally manages, out-of-the-box, all the elements of manufacturing (materials, labor, equipment, tooling, and documentation) while also working tightly with ERP to provide global visibility and control across multiple sites. Saint-Gobain leveraged FlexNet's strengths into a world-class IT solution for their operations." About Saint-Gobain Sekurit Saint-Gobain Sekurit is one of the top 3 glass manufacturers in the world and the leading supplier of glass to the automotive and transport markets. The company has supplied the glazing for one of two cars in Europe. With an industrial and commercial presence in 22 countries, over 12,000 employees, it generated revenues of EUR EUR In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Euro. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 1.634 billion in 2004. Customers include BMW BMW in full Bayerische Motoren Werke AG German automaker. Founded as an aircraft engine manufacturer in 1916, the company assumed the name Bayerische Motoren Werke and became known for its high-speed motorcycles in the 1920s. , DaimlerChrysler, General Motors, Fiat, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Porsche, Renault, Toyota, and VW. Saint-Gobain is one of the world's top 100 industrial corporations. The company operates in 46 countries with over 170,000 employees. Saint-Gobain processes basic materials (glass, ceramics, plastics, cast iron, etc.) into today's advanced as well as tomorrow's high-tech products. Saint-Gobain is listed on the stock markets of Paris, London, Frankfurt, Zurich, Brussels and Amsterdam. About Apriso Apriso is the leader in delivering real-time solutions for Supply Network Operations. This new class of enterprise software enables global operations to define, operate, and monitor supply, production and distribution processes in real time, globally. Apriso's software, known as FlexNet(R), is a dynamic, Web-services-based suite of applications that synchronizes the execution of real time manufacturing and supply chain operations across supply networks. Apriso operates in 9 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. The company has more than 140 customers and over 350 installations worldwide. Its rapidly-growing customer base includes such high-profile, global companies as General Motors, Lear, Honeywell, Microsoft, Merck, Lockheed Martin, ITT ITT Initial Teacher Training (UK) ITT I Think That ITT Invitation To Tender ITT Individual Time Trial (professional cycling) ITT Intention-To-Treat ITT In This Thread (forums) , Baker Hughes, Halliburton, International Paper, Rubbermaid, Matsushita Avionics Systems, Saint-Gobain, Novelis, and British American Tobacco British American Tobacco Plc (LSE: BATS, AMEX: BTI, KLSE: BAT) is the second largest listed tobacco company in the world. It is based in London, England and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index with a market capitalisation of over £29 billion as of June 2005. . For more information, visit the Apriso Web site at www.apriso.com. Editors' Note: All trademarks and registered trademarks are those of their respective companies. |
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