IFS (SE) - Unitor improves global supply chain capabilities with e ...

Dienstag, 04.02.2003 09:03 von Hugin

Published: 09:01 04.02.2003 GMT+1 /HUGIN /Source: IFS /SSE: IFSS 

/ISIN: SE0000189946



Unitor improves global supply chain capabilities with extended use of

IFS Applications



Unitor ASA, a leading supplier and service provider to the

international merchant fleet and shipbuilding industry, continues to

gain benefits from the partnership with IFS, and will now implement

IFS Applications 2003 at more than 250 sites worldwide. One of the

major benefits for Unitor will be reduced cost of ownership for their

total IT infrastructure by reducing the number of system and

integrations. The agreement is valued at more than USD 1 million.



Unitor has been utilizing IFS Applications since 1998 to continuously

improve and manage the business processes of their global operations.

Last year Unitor made approximately 200,000 deliveries in more than

1,500 ports and 145 shipyards worldwide. Their products are

distributed through a network comprising 65 offices and 130 agents in

85 countries. Some of the benefits Unitor has already achieved are

significant cost reductions and greater control of its supply chain.

Continuing to gain benefits from their partnership with IFS, Unitor

will be utilizing some of the new functionality in IFS Applications

2003 to further streamline their business processes.



"IFS Applications supports Unitor's demands for solutions handling

complex supply chains globally, with operations on a 24 x 7 x 365

basis. Since the first implementation of IFS Applications, we have

improved our processes substantially, mainly within the areas of

customer service level, product availability and data quality," said

Jarle Roth, president of Unitor ASA. "Now it is time to take the next

step to get even better payback on our investments, and use this

platform to improve the monitoring of our operations. It's like

maneuvering a ship. If you don't have a good and reliable steering

mechanism, it is impossible to make a safe journey," added Jarle

Roth.



"This further confirms IFS' capabilities as a global partner for a

widely distributed company like Unitor, the value of successful

collaboration and the quality of the functionality in IFS

Applications. We look forward to further developing our partnership

with Unitor," concluded Kjell Arne Andersen, president of IFS Norway.



About Unitor ASA

The company's key competitive advantage is its international service

and distribution network, combined with its expertise in IT and

logistics. When a vessel arrives in port, Unitor is there to deliver

the services and products ordered. With the help of advanced IT and

planning systems, Unitor helps to ensure that the vessel sails on

time. Unitor purchases products directly from the manufacturers for

14,950 customer vessels. This shortens the distribution chain and

ensures that customers receive products of the right quality at

predictable, competitive prices. Unitor has a yearly turnover of

2,300 million NOK and employs 1,250 persons worldwide. More

information at www.unitor.com









About IFS and IFS Applications

IFS develops and supplies component-based business applications for

medium and large enterprises. IFS Applications, which is based on web

and portal technology, offers 60+ enterprise application components

used in manufacturing, supply chain management, customer relationship

management, financials, engineering, maintenance and human resource

administration. IFS provides customers step-by-step evolution to the

extended enterprise with e-business solutions that offer partner,

customer, and supplier collaboration.

A leading global business applications supplier, IFS has 3,150

employees, with sales in 46 countries. The company is listed on the

Stockholm Stock Exchange (XSSE: IFS).



For additional information, contact:



Manni Svensson, Senior VP Corporate Communications, IFS Group

Phone:                          +46 858 78 45 00

E-mail:                          manni.svensson@ifsworld.com

Kjell Arne Andersen, President, IFS Norway

Phone:             +47 66 90 73 00

E-mail:                         kjell.arne.andersen@ifs.no



Jarle Roth, President, Unitor ASA

Phone:             +47 22 13 14 15

E-mail:                         jarle.roth@unitor.com



IFS' Web: www.ifsworld.com









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