Nippon Express Selects Tecnomatix eMPower to Enhance Its Operations Processes
NASHUA, N.H. & TOKYO--May 28, 2002--Tecnomatix Technologies, Ltd. , the driving force in Manufacturing Process Management (MPM) software solutions, today announced that Nippon Express of Japan -- one of the world's largest transportation companies -- is the latest market leader to purchase Tecnomatix eMPower(TM) solutions to optimize its operations processes.
Nippon Express is combining Tecnomatix eM-Plant production and transportation simulation software with its key operations and quality systems to simulate warehouse processes. This enables Nippon Express to improve their processes by shortening operations time and allowing warehouse space to be used more effectively, by verifying optimum layout and personnel allocation.
Tecnomatix eM-Plant software enables companies like Nippon Express to model and simulate production and transportation systems. With eM-Plant, companies can accurately verify and optimize the material flow, resource utilization and logistics strategies of global production plants as well as transportation facilities.
"Our work with Nippon Express is yet another example of the growing acceptance of our manufacturing process management concept, and its acceptance in the important Asian community," said Harel Beit-On, president and CEO, Tecnomatix Technologies, Ltd. "Our eM-Plant solution helps enterprises like Nippon Express improve their operations throughput -- whether within a single warehouse or throughout the entire global transportation process. We look forward to being an integral part of Nippon Express' global logistics strategies moving forward."
About Tecnomatix
Tecnomatix Technologies, Ltd. is the driving force in Manufacturing Process Management (MPM). Today's leading global manufacturers are adopting MPM solutions to expand revenue potential and reduce costs by enhancing manufacturing's ability to support the business strategy of choice. These companies are using Tecnomatix eMPower MPM solutions to accelerate product introductions, shorten time to volume, and optimize production execution. eMPower enables our customers to succeed with its collaborative, open platform and applications for defining, simulating, managing, and executing manufacturing processes across the extended enterprise.
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About Nippon Express Company
Nippon Express Company, Ltd. was established in 1937. Nippon Express services include railway containers and cargo shipping; motor, marine, harbor, and air; warehousing; travel service; customs clearance; transport and construction of heavy freight and plant; special transportation; collection and management of information on the distribution industry; and other related activities. The company currently employs over 40,000 people in about 1200 service centers throughout Japan, with an additional 10,000 employees located at almost 257 services centers in 33 countries.
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