smart USA – IBS provides powerful Automotive Software for smart USA
Press Release May 14, 2008
IBS has announced that it has provided car distributor "smart USA" with a complete automotive ERP system. The IBS Automotive software will manage the import and distribution of the "smart fortwo" into the US marketplace. The solution was implemented within a tight seven-month go-live deadline, in order to be ready for the official launch in January 2008.
IBS is providing smart USA with a comprehensive automotive ERP system. It will allow the company to manage vehicle and parts ordering, as well as control warranty claims from the dealer network back to the manufacturer in Germany. IBS was selected because of its proven capability to manage complex automotive supply chains and its flexibility, which allows it to support "smart" from its start-up position and throughout its growth in the US market.
The implementation was a great success. smart USA had a seven month deadline to be ready in time for the planned launch and with the help of IBS, the ERP system was delivered on time and on budget. smart USA was launched on schedule in January 2008 and the IT and supply chain systems were all in place to help ensure a timely start-up.
Mark Cockings, Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing for IBS, comments: "This rapid implementation demonstrates our ability to deliver specialist large-scale projects. IBS has provided industry-specific solutions to vehicle manufacturers, distributors and suppliers across the globe and has brought all its knowledge, experience and commitment to ensure that the "smart USA" implementation was a complete success. We look forward to providing further support to "smart USA" as it goes through its expected growth in the US."
Mark Cockings, Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing, IBS and David Schembri, President smart USA.
About SMART USA AND SMART FORTWO
smart USA Distributor LLC, headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, is the exclusive distributor of the smart fortwoŽ in the United States and Puerto Rico and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Penske Automotive Group, Inc. The smart fortwo is manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Cars and is a Daimler brand. This technologically advanced vehicle achieves 41 mpg on the highway and is an ultra-low emissions vehicle, as certified by the State of California Air Resources Board. The vehicle is 8.8 feet long, 5.1 feet tall and 5.1 feet wide and comes equipped with many functional and safety features found in most luxury models. smart is currently sold in 36 other countries, and more than 850,000 smart fortwos have been sold since 1998. For more information, please visit www.smartusa.com.
Smart and Daimler are registered trademarks of Daimler Automotive 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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