Austin's Sydcor Becomes Compadre.New Name Describes Partnering Philosophy AUSTIN, Texas -- Sydcor is becoming Compadre com·pa·dre n. Chiefly Southwestern U.S. A close friend or associate; a companion. [Spanish, joint father, godfather, friend, from Medieval Latin compater, . The leading supply chain, managed-services provider has changed its name to differentiate the evolving company as a trusted partner. "Product delivery is becoming its own industry and we're leading the change," said Darryl Kelinske, principal 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. . "Compadre is a trusted ally that world-class consumer electronics manufacturers count on. We bring a broad expertise of the materials and processes needed to efficiently deliver finished products to customers." The first to develop smartHUBs[TM], Compadre provides mid-size and Fortune 1000 companies with customized solutions for packaging materials. The smartHUB concept was developed to react to dynamic volumes and changing conditions, allowing manufacturers to quickly respond to customers' needs. Compadre's smartHUB solutions specialize spe·cial·ize v. 1. To limit one's profession to a particular specialty or subject area for study, research, or treatment. 2. To adapt to a particular function or environment. in materials management Materials management is the branch of logistics that deals with the tangible components of a supply chain. Specifically, this covers the acquisition of spare parts and replacements, quality control of purchasing and ordering such parts, and the standards involved in ordering, and sourcing; materials-neutral design, prototyping and testing; and ultralite[TM] fulfillment ful·fill also ful·fil tr.v. ful·filled, ful·fill·ing, ful·fills also ful·fils 1. To bring into actuality; effect: fulfilled their promises. 2. . "Everyday we provide solutions in an on-demand environment to get the right part to the right place on time," notes Keith Jacoby, vice president, operations and product delivery. The name change and branding campaign is part of a transformation under a new executive team, which recently completed a buy-out buy·out also buy-out n. 1. The purchase of the entire holdings or interests of an owner or investor. 2. The purchase of a company or business: . The new logo, depicting man's best friend, exemplifies Compadre's vision for the company: a faithful companion eager to successfully tackle the next project. "Compadre regionalizes product delivery by creating an agile, responsive structure. We were recognized for this as Sydcor," said Kirk Coburn, principal and vice president, marketing and relationships. "Our new name represents the absolute focus on partnership and collaboration. Our customers know that we've got their backs." About Compadre Compadre, a supply chain, managed-services provider, designs regional product delivery solutions for global consumer electronics companies. Compadre's smartHUBs[TM] provide agile, end-to-end end-to-end a pattern of anastomosis in which severed ends are matched and united, in contrast with other patterns such as end-to-side or side-to-side. Usually applied to anastomosis of the intestine. infrastructure for dynamic volume, highly personalized per·son·al·ize tr.v. per·son·al·ized, per·son·al·iz·ing, per·son·al·iz·es 1. To take (a general remark or characterization) in a personal manner. 2. To attribute human or personal qualities to; personify. , quick-turn solutions that take the product from the production line to the consumer, and back again at the end of a product's useful life. Founded in 1997, Austin-based Compadre has industry-leading capabilities that span materials management and sourcing; materials-neutral design, prototyping and testing; and ultralite[TM] fulfillment. Compadre's mission is to design the best product delivery experience -- and guarantee it. In late 2007, the management of Sydcor completed a management buy-out. The leading supply chain, managed-services provider changed its name to Compadre to differentiate the evolving company as a trusted partner. Visit us at www.mycompadre.com |
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