BorgWarner Selects Framework Technologies To Manage New Product Introduction Process.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 9, 2004 Framework Technologies announced today that BorgWarner (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : BWA (Broadband Wireless Access) High-speed wireless access. Typically refers to wireless last mile access to the Internet. See WiMAX and broadband. ) has deployed its ActiveProduct(TM) solution to manage its engineering collaboration environment and synchronize BorgWarner's worldwide product development organization with its suppliers. ActiveProduct supports the flow of critical information between all levels of the organization - from each individual team member to the highest-level executive - fostering collaboration and highly informed decision-making throughout the product life cycle. As a result, BorgWarner has been able to establish processes that ensure consistency and help avoid time consuming and costly delays. ActiveProduct is also playing a critical role in BorgWarner's relationship with its suppliers by increasing accountability through the real-time sharing of critical project information. BorgWarner Inc. is a product leader in highly engineered components and systems for vehicle powertrain applications worldwide. The company operates manufacturing and technical facilities in 43 locations in 14 countries. Combined 2003 sales were $3 billion. BorgWarner customers include Ford, DaimlerChrysler, General Motors, Toyota, Volkswagen Group Volkswagen Group (ISIN: DE0007664005, TYO: 7659 ) is a German automobile manufacturer and currently the 4th largest automobile manufacturer in the world. Its core market is the European Union and its major subsidiaries include well-known brands like Audi, Bentley, Škoda, , Hyundai/Kia, Renault/Nissan, Honda, PSA (Professional Services Automation) An information system designed to organize, track and manage all opportunities, work, resources, costs, revenues and invoices to improve the productivity and efficiency of the workforce. Group, Caterpillar and Navistar International Navistar International Corporation (Pink Sheets: NAVZ) (formerly International Harvester Company) is a manufacturer of International brand commercial trucks, MaxxForce brand diesel engines, IC Corporation brand school buses, Workhorse brand chassis for motor homes and step vans, . "Framework has provided us with a cost effective solution to securely connect our globally dispersed teams, suppliers and customers with the latest project details. This has led to more efficient, reliable processes and improved our execution internally and externally," said BorgWarner Vice President of Information Technology Joe Falco. "We have seen a tremendous increase in requests for the software as word of ActiveProduct spreads through our organization. This is a strong validation of Framework's solution and our employees' commitment to be the most efficient supplier 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. ." "We're pleased by BorgWarner's decision to deploy ActiveProduct and excited by their early successes," said Framework Technologies 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. Donald Tomkinson. "The opportunity to work closely with BorgWarner should also benefit other ActiveProduct users as we incorporate lessons learned from one of the elite manufacturing companies in the world." About Framework Technologies Framework Technologies is a leader in project selection and execution decision support software, helping manufacturing companies select and implement key projects critical to achieving growth and cost objectives. Framework's solution, ActiveProduct, helps successful organizations including BorgWarner, Bristol-Myers Squibb Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY), colloquially referred to as BMS, is a pharmaceutical corporation, formed by a 1989 merger between pharmaceutical companies Bristol-Myers Company, founded in 1887 by William McLaren Bristol and John Ripley Myers in Clinton, NY (both were , Coleman, Emerson, Goodyear, Intermet Corporation, Moen and Timex select the right projects and execute projects right. |
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