PEAK Technologies Expands Network of Resources Focused on Integrated Solutions for SAP.COLUMBIA, Md. -- PEAK Technologies, a Platinum Equity Platinum Equity is an American information technology and private equity firm. It was founded by billionaire Tom Gores in 1995 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. Company, and SAP Software Partner, announced today that it has expanded its enterprise account manager network and technical resources focused on delivering integrated solutions to customers utilizing SAP(R) Logistics Execution System (LES) and Supply Chain Management (SCM (1) (Software Configuration Management, Source Code Management) See configuration management. (2) See supply chain management. ) modules. The move better aligns resources with market needs and further strengthens PEAK's presence in the SAP marketplace. PEAK utilizes SAP-centric technologies to deliver mobile data capture, enterprise printing, and radio frequency identification See RFID. (RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna. ) solutions to customers including SAP Logistics Execution System (LES) modules: warehouse management (WM), 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, (MM), inventory management (IM), and task/resource management (TRM). PEAK also delivers native, SAP-centric solutions for production planning Production planning The function of a manufacturing enterprise responsible for the efficient planning, scheduling, and coordination of all production activities. (PP), plant maintenance (PM), mobile asset management (MAM) and Auto ID Infrastructure Auto-ID Infrastructure (AII) is a product offering from SAP AG that integrates RFID reader and scanner devices as well as Bar Code devices. AII is also integrated with the existing Enterprise Applications including Legacy Systems. (AII AII Auto ID Infrastructure AII Agence de l'Innovation Industrielle (French Agency for Industrial Innovation) AII Active Input Interface (used in UNI PMD specs for Copper/Fiber) AII ASEAN Information Infrastructure ). To further its commitment to deliver SAP-centric solutions, PEAK has recently achieved two highly acclaimed SAP certifications: PEAK Automation Controller for RFID is "Certified for SAP NetWeaver" to interface to SAP AII (Auto ID Infrastructure) and is also a certified "Powered by SAP NetWeaver" product. In addition, PEAK has been a certified mySAP.com Software Partner since 1998. As part of the company's go-forward strategy, PEAK is now positioned to leverage over 40 enterprise account managers and system consultants. The company will utilize this network of resources and their knowledge of automatic identification/data capture technologies, supply chain and logistics processes, and vertical market business drivers to strengthen PEAK's foot print and resources. The expansion of resources focused on delivering integrated solutions for SAP will allow PEAK to better service multi-site, multi-national SAP users. In addition, PEAK has over 250 customer engineers throughout 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. and Europe to provide SAP users with seamless product and system life cycle service and support. The enterprise account managers and system consultants will work closely with PEAK's dedicated SAP pre-sales, project management, programming, and delivery consultants to receive ongoing SAP technical and solutions training. The ongoing training programs will ensure in-depth exposure to best practices, SAP business solutions and applications, and the proven PEAK methodology to help customers align SAP with their most critical business processes. PEAK has successfully helped world-class organizations including Eveready Battery Company, The Toro Toro may refer to:
"The first day that SAP came on line we were able to efficiently receive and ship products. We were very impressed with the performance of the consultants from PEAK who delivered better than expected results. We consider PEAK a strategic partner," said Arnold Kamen, vice president of operations and customer support, Nikon Incorporated. "Our recently achieved certifications combined with the additional resources focused on our SAP solutions are testament to the value PEAK places on the SAP marketplace. Our SAP team has continued to provide customers with an uncompromising level of quality and ability to align SAP with critical business processes to increase return on investment," said Ross Young Ross Young (born 9 September, 1983) is an Australian rules footballer with the Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League. Young, a relatively light 76kg but noted as a skilful and intelligent midfielder, played under-18s football for the Bendigo Pioneers, , 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 PEAK Technologies. "PEAK's SAP practice continues to be one of our core competencies, and our expansion of resources will serve as the catalyst to scale our business to better service the business needs of our SAP customers on a global basis." About PEAK Technologies PEAK Technologies (www.peaktech.com), a Platinum Equity Company, is an international provider of automated identification and data collection (AIDC (Automatic Identification and Data Collection or Capture) Capturing data electronically by scanning bar codes or alphanumeric codes (OCR, MICR), by reading magnetic stripes or by wireless means. See AIM, bar code and RFID. ) systems, enterprise mobility solutions and ongoing life cycle service and support. PEAK's primary applications include solutions for warehousing, manufacturing, and distribution operations. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, PEAK Technologies has locations throughout North America and Europe providing a comprehensive "foot print" for multi-national life cycle service and support. For a complete listing of PEAK's SAP certifications please visit: http://www.sap.com/partners/directories/searchpartner.epx About Platinum Equity Platinum Equity (www.platinumequity.com) is a global M&A&O(R) firm specialized in the merger, acquisition and operation of companies that provide services and solutions to customers in a broad range of business markets, including information technology, software, telecommunications, logistics, manufacturing, health care products, and entertainment distribution. Since its founding in 1995 by entrepreneur Tom Gores, Platinum Equity has acquired more than 50 businesses and built a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of operating companies. In 2005, Platinum was named the 18th largest private company in the United Sates by Forbes magazine. All products or company names listed are Registered Trademarks and Trademarks of their respective holders. |
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