IBS signs Cope Plastics Inc.
Press Release Nov 09, 2001
International Business Systems (IBS), the worldwide leader of wholesale distribution software for the IBM iSeries, announces a new partnership with Cope Plastics Inc., a leading distributor of plastic sheet rod and tube including the fabrication of plastics to customer specifications. Cope Plastics has a long history of serving OEM customers since 1961. Cope Plastics operates 15 locations throughout the U.S. with over 325 employees. These locations serve 32,000 customers with over 56,000 different products. Cope Plastics will be leveraging IBS' suite of ASW modules including Financials, Distribution, Inventory Control, Warehouse Management, ICE2 (e-Business), Analyzer Business Intelligence, DRP, Advanced Pricing, Production Control, Landed Cost, Hotline, Sales Order Settlement, Sales Tax Management, Advanced Radio Frequency Control, and its leading edge supply chain integration tool AISeries.
"We felt IBS was the only vendor we looked at that could actually remove cost out of the supply chain. Cope Plastics is a distribution company and ASW by IBS is built specifically for distributors. Their solution was exactly what we were looking for, a complete end to end application that completely integrates our entire supply chain. IBS software is easy to use while delivering best of breed functionality," states Sherri Boeck, Corporate Operations Manager, Cope Plastics Inc.
"We are very excited to welcome Cope Plastics to the IBS family. This is our sixth new customer in the U.S. in the last 60 days, solidifying that IBS is what distribution companies need to reduce cost and increase profits in a tough economic environment. Our new partnership will help them continue their growth by delivering a comprehensive end to end solution for their business," says Barry Christian, President, IBS US.
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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