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| IFS engineer-to-order solution IFS announced today that Preformed LineProducts Co. (PLP), a leading manufacturer of products and systems for theconstruction and maintenance of energy, communications, and broadbandnetworks, has signed a contract to implement IFS Applications() businesssoftware. Initially, PLP will deploy the IFS software at all the company'sU.S. locations, including its headquarters in Cleveland and two manufacturingplants in Arkansas and North Carolina. PLP will use IFS' supply chain management, financial, engineering, corporate performance management, workforce management, and sales andmarketing applications. "PLP needed to replace a legacy ERP system in order to add functionalityto our users in such areas as ad-hoc data accessibility, executive decisionsupport, and supplier and customer portals, " said Larry Jansen, Director of ITfor Preformed Line Products. "We also needed to integrate data from multiplesystems to provide for more complete and accurate information processing. "After looking at several software packages, we chose IFS Applicationsbecause we feel that IFS provides the single solution that best matches ourfunctional needs. IFS provides outstanding functionality for our multiplemodes of manufacturing, strong support for lean and Kanban processes, and theglobal capabilities and product support we need to run our internationaloperations." "IFS Applications is the ideal choice for companies with complex worldwideoperations, " said Cindy Jaudon, President and CEO of IFS North America. "IFSoffers a global presence combined with local support. Our component-basedsoftware easily supports multiple sites, multiple languages, multiplecurrencies, and multiple sets of accounting rules. And our unique 'hybridlean' solution gives mixed-mode manufacturers such as Preformed Line Productsthe flexibility to deploy lean principles step by step in some parts of theorganization while maintaining a traditional order-based system for others." The high-tech industry is one of IFS' targeted vertical markets. IFSoffers industry-specific solutions for companies in the electronic equipment, electronic component, and semiconductor industries. These solutions supportall business processes, from design and mixed-mode manufacturing toafter-sales support and warranty management. IFS' high-tech customers include Rockwell Automation, Philips BusinessCommunications, NEC, SiRF, Maxon Motor, Kontron, and Olympus Optical. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Networking News :: home page |