Pelion Systems and INFOR Partner to Provide Lean Solutions for Automotive Manufacturers
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Partnership Addresses Growing Need for Integrated Solutions That Create Lean Processes and Enable Information Flow Between the Factory Floor and ERP Systems
BOULDER, Colo. May 15, 2006 - Pelion Systems, a market leader in lean operations management solutions, today announced that Infor, a leading global enterprise software provider of business solutions for manufacturing and distribution industries, will offer its customers a new integrated lean manufacturing solution based on the Pelion software platform.
"We are pleased to introduce the Pelion lean operations management solution to Infor customers. Its specialized manufacturing execution capabilities will enable our customers to readily 'lean-out' their production facilities, enabling them to realize the full value of our ERP and supply chain solutions," said Kurt Wyman, vice president of field services for Infor Automotive North America. "Given its proven track record for helping automotive customers build and sustain lean programs, Pelion will provide a major boost to Infor customers that are serious about taking lean to the next level."
The Pelion lean operations management solution was designed as a complete pull-based solution. Customers can now reap the benefits of a lean factory by combining the power of their Infor solutions with Pelion software to create agile and responsive supply chains to meet ever increasing and exacting delivery requirements. The integrated offering will enable automotive and discrete manufacturers to realize the promise of the "lean journey" by dramatically improving operational performance and customer service while shortening delivery cycle times.
"We look forward to working with Infor in our mission to advance lean operations and culture in the automotive industry and other manufacturing sectors. Pelion customers have realized astounding cost savings and cycle time improvements through our lean operations management solution, and this partnership will enable us to leverage that success further into the market," said Kevin Fallon, Pelion's president and CEO.
"Our research shows that unless the proper technology tools are implemented, lean initiatives often fall short of delivering the full benefits that these processes can deliver," said Jane Biddle, vice president of manufacturing research for Aberdeen Group. "The Pelion/Infor partnership addresses the growing need for integrated solutions that create lean processes and enable information flow between the factory floor and ERP systems."
Pelion's partnership with Infor supports the company's mission to help automotive manufacturers implement demand-driven, synchronized operations that dramatically improve customer service, lower operational cost and liberate working capital. Its growing customer base uses Pelion's Manufacturing Process Optimization suite as the technology framework needed to easily design, implement and sustain lean programs. These solutions are quickly embraced by both plant operators and management to achieve sustainable, lean manufacturing excellence. Through proprietary software algorithms that automate the complex mathematical calculations necessary to achieve superior pull-based operations, Pelion provides managers with real-time data that drives business and production decisions for both day-to-day and long-term execution.
"Pelion supports Infor's philosophy of enabling lean enterprises and sustaining consistent business process and productivity improvements," said Kevin Piotrowski, Infor's senior director of industry marketing. "This partnership will provide our customers with the tools they need to achieve lean success throughout the entire enterprise."
About Infor
Infor is the largest global software provider focused on delivering world-class enterprise applications to select verticals in the manufacturing and distribution industries. Infor delivers integrated best-in-class solutions that address the essential challenges its customers face in areas such as supply chain planning, enterprise asset management, relationship management, demand management, ERP, warehouse management, and business intelligence. With more than 3,100 employees in 50 global offices, Infor provides enterprise solutions to more than 24,700 customers in over 70 countries. For additional information, visit www.infor.com.
About Pelion Systems
Pelion Systems provides lean operations management solutions for executives, plant and material managers, change agents and operators to power and sustain world-class business performance. Pelion integrates easily with existing enterprise systems and delivers rapid business value through exceptional operational and customer service performance. Teams using Pelion solutions make better and faster strategic, tactical, and operational decisions with a smart operations model that represents the value stream. Pelion Systems is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, with sales offices in Detroit and Chicago. For more information about Pelion's product and service offerings visit: www.pelionsystems.com
Kim Pacheco
Pelion Systems
720-890-2800 ext.112
kim.pacheco@pelionsystems.com/
Will Taylor
Catapult PR-IR
303-581-7760 x 19
wtaylor@catapultpr-ir.com/
