Avanade(R) Automotive Solution Helps Haldex Reduce Inventory, Increase Productivity and Improve Quality.Haldex Streamlines Manufacturing Processes and Reduces Costs with Avanade's Lean Enterprise Management Solution for Microsoft[R] Dynamics AX[TM] SEATTLE -- Avanade Inc., a global IT consultancy, announced today that it has delivered a comprehensive enterprise business solution to customer Haldex, a leading global automotive supplier, that has played a pivotal role in helping the manufacturer achieve significant gains in business performance. By supporting key elements of its lean transformation program, the solution has helped Haldex reduce inventory by up to 35 percent, increase productivity up to 50 percent, and drive improvements in product quality by up to 25 percent. "Given the global manufacturing market today, we believe that lean manufacturing Lean manufacturing is the production of goods using less of everything compared to mass production: less human effort, less manufacturing space, less investment in tools, and less engineering time to develop a new product. is a key component of our strategic survival," explained Donovan Dean, CIO CIO: see American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. (Chief Information Officer) The executive officer in charge of information processing in an organization. , Haldex, "and the Avanade Automotive solution is a core component in our implementation strategy. Any medium to large manufacturer should evaluate Microsoft Dynamics AX Microsoft Dynamics AX is Microsoft’s flagship enterprise resource planning software system. It is part of the Microsoft Dynamics family. History Microsoft Dynamics AX was originally developed by Damgaard Data A/S as Axapta and the Lean Enterprise Management capabilities from Avanade to improve throughput costs, lead times and quality." In 2003, Haldex designed a corporate methodology, known as The Haldex Way, to streamline manufacturing processes using lean manufacturing principles and practices. A holistic solution, The Haldex Way called for a pull-based business model, so that products would be manufactured based on customer demand rather than forecasts. By combining Avanade's experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX, lean manufacturing and supporting Microsoft technologies with Haldex's business innovation methodology, Avanade and Haldex developed a comprehensive and easy-to-use business system that supports The Haldex Way. The solution reduces inventory and increases visibility into the supply chain, enabling near real-time updates of costs in the general ledger General Ledger A company's accounting records. This formal ledger contains all the financial accounts and statements of a business. Notes: The ledger uses two columns: one records debits, the other has offsetting credits. and ordering replenishment. It also accelerates processing for sales and expenses. "The Haldex Way is an innovative and comprehensive program that brings together elements of continuous improvement in people, processes and the technology to deliver long-term improvements in all operations," said Kim Gable, General Manager, Enterprise Business Solutions for Avanade. "By leveraging the flexible Microsoft Dynamics AX platform and by using the advanced features of Avanade's Lean Enterprise Management solution, Haldex is eliminating waste and generating value for their customers and across their entire supply chain. Haldex should be commended for its innovative planning and use of technology and stands as a model for the others 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. ." Haldex was recently selected by Microsoft for special recognition as the 2007 Pinnacle Award Winner for Overall Excellence for outstanding business achievements. The Pinnacle Awards, established in 1997, are presented yearly and recognize Microsoft Dynamics Microsoft Dynamics is a line of software for business made by Microsoft. It was previously known by the codename of Project Green. It replaces the previous family of Microsoft Business Solutions. customers that have achieved notable accomplishments using Microsoft Dynamics applications. Haldex will receive recognition in San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. on March 14th at Convergence 2007, Microsoft's annual customer event. Avanade's industry expertise and adaptable, integrated, and cost-effective 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. solutions for automotive suppliers, industrial equipment manufacturers and high-tech manufacturers enable customers to increase productivity and boost operational efficiency. Avanade has successfully implemented Microsoft Dynamics AX for customers across North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , Asia, and Europe. About Avanade Avanade is a global IT consultancy dedicated to using the Microsoft platform to help enterprises achieve profitable growth. Through proven solutions that extend Microsoft technologies, Avanade helps enterprises increase revenue, reduce costs, and reinvest re·in·vest tr.v. re·in·vest·ed, re·in·vest·ing, re·in·vests To invest (capital or earnings) again, especially to invest (income from securities or funds) in additional shares. in innovation to gain competitive advantage. Our consultants deliver value according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. each customer's requirements, timeline, and budget by combining insight, innovation, and the talent of our global workforce. Additional information can be found at www.avanade.com. Avanade and the Avanade logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Avanade Inc. Other product, service, or company names mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. |
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