Demantra Announces Executive promotions and New Appointments' Demand-Driven Supply Chain Leader Bolsters Executive Strength of its Operations and Marketing Teams.Business/Technology Editors CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 8, 2002 Demantra, the leader in consumer demand-driven supply chain solutions, today announced the promotion of Jim Langabeer II to executive vice president of product strategy and delivery; Karen Baker to vice president of finance and administration and the appointment of James Biere Marceau to executive vice president of global sales and operations. These appointments, in addition to Demantra's continued success in acquiring leading consumer-brand clients and product strategy--will help ensure Demantra's sustained growth and market leadership. In their new roles, the aforementioned executives will greatly contribute to an existing executive team of astute business professionals and market experts. As executive vice president of product strategy and delivery, Langabeer will lead Demantra's product design, management and development efforts. In his previous position at Demantra, Langabeer spearheaded the company's efforts for the consulting organization where he led many successful engagements with the firm's major clients. As the vice president of finance and administration, Baker will have company-wide responsibility for business and fiscal operations, as well as 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. . Since joining Demantra in November of 2001, she has functioned as acting vice president of finance and has overseen the company's administrative operations. In his new position as executive vice president of global sales and operations, Marceau brings to Demantra leadership experience in the areas of business, consulting, technology, logistics and supply chain management. Prior to Demantra, Marceau was a senior vice president and global managing partner with iXL/Scient, where he directed large engagements primarily in transportation, logistics, consumer packaged goods Noun 1. packaged goods - groceries that are packaged for sale foodstuff, grocery - (usually plural) consumer goods sold by a grocer plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one and financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. . Marceau also spent several years previously with Ryder System, Inc., as an executive in the international business group. While at Ryder, he served as a member of the international strategy council, growing Ryder's international business and solving logistics and supply chain challenges through the innovative use of technology. Demantra also announced the addition of Meira Primes as the new senior director of global marketing. With over 14 years of experience, Primes will drive Demantra's worldwide strategic marketing initiatives. "I am pleased with the depth of knowledge and commitment to excellence that the expanded team brings to our organization," said Bill Seibel, 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. , Demantra. "I am proud of the collective experience of the existing team, as well as our continued ability to attract the finest talent." About Demantra Demantra is the leading provider of consumer demand-driven supply chain solutions. We provide a single, consistent, demand-based plan that optimizes marketing, inventory, and replenishment decisions. Demantra's Suite handles the converging of marketing and supply chain planning, thus enabling truly integrated demand driven enterprises. Our demand-driven approach generates measurable - and proven - results. Over one hundred of Fortune 1000 companies, including Hunter Douglas Hunter Douglas N.V. (Euronext:HDG) is a Dutch public corporation and major worldwide manufacturer of high-quality window coverings and . Hunter Douglas has its head office in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, and a management office in Lucerne, Switzerland. , Unilever(a), Coca Cola Noun 1. Coca Cola - Coca Cola is a trademarked cola Coke cola, dope - carbonated drink flavored with extract from kola nuts (`dope' is a southernism in the United States) FEMSA FEMSA Fomento Económico Mexicano, SA FEMSA Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Services Association Inc. FEMSA Female Education in Maths and Science in Africa (a), Reckitt Benckiser Reckitt Benckiser plc is one of the world's leading manufacturers of cleaning products and a member of the FTSE 100 Index of the largest companies traded on the London Stock Exchange. It is headquartered in the town of Slough just to the west of Greater London. (a), and The Orlando Sentinel The Orlando Sentinel is the primary newspaper of the Orlando, Florida region. It was founded in 1876 and is currently in its 131st year of publication. The Sentinel is owned by Tribune Company and is overseen by the Chicago Tribune. , as well as globally renowned privately-held companies such as Cargill Salt, McCain Foods, and Firmenich use Demantra to generate highly accurate, enterprise-wide collaborative demand forecasts, inventory and replenishment plans. Documented results include forecast error reductions of as much as 40 percent, driving finished goods inventory reductions of up to 60 percent, plus proven ROI (Return On Investment) The monetary benefits derived from having spent money on developing or revising a system. In the IT world, there are more ways to compute ROI than Carter has liver pills (and for those of you who never heard of that expression, it means a lot). of 100 percent to 500 percent in the first full year of operation. For more information, see www.demantra.com or contact 1.866.DEMANTRA. (a) In partnership with J.D. Edwards (J.D. Edwards & Company, Denver, CO, www.jdedwards.com) A developer of multinational, integrated enterprise software for distribution, finance, human resources, manufacturing and supply chain management. . Demantra(TM) and The Demantra Suite are trademarks of Demantra, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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