Royal Scandinavia Group signs with IBS
Press Release Jan 29, 2001
IBS has received a major order for its ASW business software from the Royal Scandinavia Group, which includes Royal Copenhagen, George Jensen, Orrefors, Kosta Boda, Holmegaard, Venini, Boda Nova and Höganäs Keramik brands. The first phase covers increased efficiency in the fields of order management, warehouse management, Inventory Control and financial transactions between the Group's Nordic subsidiaries. The project value for the first phase is approximately $2 million.
Royal Scandinavia is the leading design, arts and crafts company in Scandinavia. Using IBS' software, the Group will link their manufacturing units with their sales companies in 14 countries worldwide. Furthermore, the software will integrate with Royal Scandinavia's Distribution and logistics system, which is run from the Group's central facilities in Malmö.
"The IBS software is by far our largest IT investment and constitutes an important step in our global expansion strategy. We are convinced that we will reap rich returns through lower costs, increased efficiency, improved administration and, ultimately, increased sales", says Hardy ThØgersen , CFO of the Royal Scandinavia Group."The integration we achieve is crucial to our goals. All the Group's units and offices will now be linked into one single, global system, resulting in considerable efficiency gains", says ThØgersen.
Royal Scandinavia chose the IBS software after a thorough scanning of several possible suppliers."Our main reason for choosing ASW was its extensive flexibility, but its speed and proven track record also influenced our decision. Other decisive factors were IBS' prominent position in the field of supply chain management and their comprehensive network of subsidiaries. IBS is a good match to our global organization", says ThØgersen .
"Naturally, we take pride in IBS being selected in tough competition by such a prestigious company as Royal Scandinavia. We see the agreement with Royal Scandinavia as a major breakthrough as regards large Danish groups", says Staffan Ahlberg, CEO of the IBS Group.
About International Business Systems
IBS is a leading provider of business software and consulting services for Wholesale Distributors and Manufacturers worldwide. Customers rely on IBS' suite of software applications to automate demand-driven, supply-chain processes and gain a competitive advantage through improved operational efficiencies. IBS is an IBM Global Strategic Alliance Partner. Corporate revenues exceed $300 Million, and a network of almost 2,000 employees that span over 44 countries. IBS headquarters in the Americas is located in Folsom, California.
For further information, please contact:
Dan J. Wells
Vice-President of Marketing, IBS Americas
Tel: 1 (800) 886-3900
dan.wells@ibsus.com
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