Master the key disciplines of cost, availability and quality to increase your margins and make your supply chain strategy a reality. This way you create a supply chain that’s driven by demand and that places your customer firmly in the center—and lets you respond quickly to change without eating into your margins.
BrightPoint is a global leader in the distribution of wireless devices and the provisioning of customized logistic services to the wireless industry. In 2009, the company handled about 84 million wireless devices worldwide. BrightPoint offers flexible, cost-effective and innovative solutions for product packaging, software configuration, e-commerce and third-party logistics. The company provides distribution and customized services to more than 25,000 customers worldwide. BrightPoint has approximately 3,000 employees in 26 countries and is headquartered in Plainfield, Indiana, USA. In 2009 the company reported revenue of US $ 3.2 billion.
We have estimated that the total cost over five years is at least 30 percent less with IFS Applications than with the SAP solution we chose to discontinue. Thomas Kanflo, Director of Supply Chain Solutions, BrightPoint, Indiana, USA
Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc., of Bardstown, Kentucky, is the largest independent, family-owned marketer and producer of distilled spirits in the United States. The company is the second-largest holder of Kentucky bourbon in the world, with more than 650,000 barrels aging at any given time.
We have reduced the order lead time that we require from our customers by 30 percent as a result of the improved planning and operational capabilities that the new system provides us. Allan Latts, Director of Corporate Planning
Stadium is a Swedish sport retailer with more than 100 stores in Sweden, Denmark, and Finland. Its vision is to inspire people to lead a fun, active and healthy life. The Stadium stores are owned by the Parent Company, Stadium AB, which is also the service office for the stores. Stadium AB also includes 10 other operations and stores.
Efficient supply chain management and stock replenishment are crucial. Previously, we had to handle many of these processes manually, which wasn’t viable because we wanted to be one of the leading players in the trade. Stefan Maxeby, Project Manager
One of the world’s major manufacturers of paints, coatings and powder coatings, the Jotun Group has 5,000 employees in 39 production facilities on all continents. In 2005 revenue amounted to US$ 1,042 million. Jotun develops, produces and sells cost-effective paint and coatings products, and provides customer service and technical support to residential, marine and industrial markets worldwide. The Jotun Group, divided into four business areas, is headquartered in Sandefjord, Norway.
We have already started to roll out parts of the solution internationally. Jotun sites worldwide have been given access to a master database which contains a considerable amount of data, including recipes – our most important assets. Øyvind Hauge, head of business development
IFS Applications is a single, integrated product supporting the management of 4 core processes; Service and Asset, Manufacturing, Project, and Supply Chain. Combined with our deep industry knowledge and horizontal solutions such as financials, HR, CRM etc., it is a complete ERP solution for all your business needs.
IFS Applications provides an attractive, intuitive and efficient user experience, helping you easily find what you need to do your job. So you can spend less time managing your software and more time managing your business.
IFS Applications is built using the same principles as successful manufacturers—the production and assembly of components. Thanks to our service-oriented component architecture you can choose only the business components you need. And add new ones as you go along.
With IFS Applications you stay agile, ready for change and evolution without disrupting the implemented solution. Our strategy of building for change includes a number of best practices, including a commitment to standard technologies and well-known products.
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