DFT Generates Measurable Returns for Charmilles Technologies, Inc.OWOSSO, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 15, 1998-- JCIT JCIT Journal of Cases on Information Technology JCIT Joint Combat Information Terminal JCIT Joint Communications Interface Terminal JCIT Joint Commanders Information Terminal implements Demand Flow(TM) Technology (DFT DFT - discrete Fourier transform ) to reduce product development time and improve response time to customers at Owosso plant Charmilles Technologies, Inc., the leading manufacturer of electrical discharge machining Electrical discharge machining (or EDM) is a machining method primarily used for hard metals or those that would be impossible to machine with traditional techniques. One critical limitation, however, is that EDM only works with materials that are electrically conductive. , today announced that its Owosso plant generated significant financial returns from the implementation of Demand Flow(TM) Technology (DFT). By working with Denver-based JCIT to implementing DFT, Charmilles Technologies reduced the lead time to customers by 20 percent, increased inventory turns by 32 percent, decreased manufacturing cycle time by 42 percent and improved on-time machine completion to the mid 90 percent range. On Sept. 17, JCIT and its founder, John R. Costanza, will certify Charmilles Technologies through a formal Demand Flow(TM) Technology certification event at the Owosso plant. Media are invited to attend. Demand Flow(TM) Technology is based upon a patented set of mathematical tools develop by the John Costanza, founder, president 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 JCIT. DFT is a comprehensive business strategy that enables companies to manufacture products based on actual customer demand instead of forecasts, generally considered inaccurate. Developed in 1984 as a mathematically based process, DFT has helped many companies increase market share and profitability by shortening the manufacturing process and response time to customers. "Our relationships with customers have been positively impacted by DFT and our on-time shipments are improving rapidly," said Mark Lorenez, manufacturing manager of Charmilles Technologies. "Having Demand Flow(TM) Technology will establish new business possibilities for Charmilles Technologies." In addition to generating measurable manufacturing results, DFT provided a positive impact on the entire Owosso plant. The 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. department improved the efficiency of the training process, the purchasing department Noun 1. purchasing department - the division of a business that is responsible for purchases business department - a division of a business firm is more focused on material issues and the planning department is better integrated with the manufacturing operation. About JCIT Founded in 1984, JCIT is the world leader in the Demand Flow(TM) education, consulting and software, and provides companies with the competitive edge needed to dominate their global marketplace. With offices in Englewood, Colo., San Jose San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif., and Nice, France, JCIT has equipped more then 2,900 companies and 68,000 students in 53 countries with the strategic tools of DFT. About Charmilles Technologies Charmilles Technologies is based in Geneva Geneva, canton and city, Switzerland Geneva (jənē`və), Fr. Genève, canton (1990 pop. 373,019), 109 sq mi (282 sq km), SW Switzerland, surrounding the southwest tip of the Lake of Geneva. , Switzerland, and operates production plants in Switzerland, United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , China and Japan, and has branch offices in 10 countries. Charmilles Technologies is a subsidiary of the AGIE Charmilles Group, Manufacturing Technology Division of the Georg Fisher Corporation, which was founded in 1996 and is traded on the Swiss stock exchange. CONTACT: JCIT, Denver Susan J. Sheehan, 303/705-8351 |
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