Ford, Caterpillar and SAP unite on logistics initiative
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Manufacturing News, Source : TheManufacturer.com
Published : 31 Jul 2002 10:25
SAP has joined forces with Ford Motor Company and Caterpillar to develop a world-class service parts supply chain software solution.
The next-generation software solution will increase service levels of spare parts and reduce logistics costs, enabled by mySAP Supply Chain Management and mySAP Customer Relationship Management software.
The initiative will benefit Ford vehicle owners, Caterpillar's global distribution network, and external clients served by Caterpillar Logistics Services Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc.
Last year, Caterpillar and Ford entered into a contractual software alliance to create a next-generation service parts-management software solution. After an intensive evaluation process, SAP was selected by the two companies for co-development.
Steve Wunning, chairman at Cat Logistics and vice-president at Caterpillar commented: "Information technology and global distribution processes are important factors to achieve high service standards. To further this standard of excellence, we decided to collaborate with Ford and SAP to capitalise on the scale and significant capability these two world-class companies offer."
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