PBR Signals Worldwide Enterprise Success With MAPICS
ATLANTA--Jan. 1, 20057, 2005--| Leading Automotive Components Supplier Now Claims Five Global Manufacturing Facilities, $600 Million Annual Revenue and Nearly 2,000 Employees Worldwide |
MAPICS, Inc. , a leading global provider of enterprise solutions for world-class manufacturers, announced PBR International (PBR) has strengthened its global enterprise management with MAPICS' ERP for iSeries. By incorporating MAPICS into the core of its business practices over the last decade, PBR has experienced significant manufacturing efficiencies that have translated into substantial financial benefits and worldwide growth.
PBR, a global automotive components supplier and leader in automotive brake technology, has become a key supplier to leading vehicle and vehicle system manufacturers around the world. The company utilizes the MAPICS ERP platform as its "master storehouse" of business and product information and central system for communicating with suppliers and customers regarding orders, shipping, forecasting, invoicing and payments.
"Success in our business requires state-of-the-art technology capabilities that enable accurate and effective communication anytime, anywhere," said John McCarthy, CIO of PBR, "Our competitive edge comes from the fact that MAPICS provides us with all the components needed to manage a growing enterprise and succeed in the electronic-based, worldwide automotive industry."
The implementation of MAPICS' solutions came at a time when the automotive industry was experiencing a consolidation phase driven by excess capacity. PBR, which at the time supplied brake and clutch components primarily to the Australian market, had to grow and 'go global' or risk being left behind. MAPICS helped PBR to realize significant external and internal process benefits, setting the stage for worldwide expansion and innovation.
Since then, PBR has realized major business benefits by communicating effectively with customers and suppliers all over the world. The company's focus on excellence in global enterprise management has led to new customers and facilities in the United States and major customer expansion in Europe and Asia as well. Now, PBR manufactures out of four continents, supplying brake systems and components to automotive manufacturers worldwide.
PBR credits MAPICS for a majority of industry accolades that have been received since the initial implementation of ERP for iSeries a decade ago. "Having MAPICS running in the background as a credible and stable source of critical data helps us maintain excellence in our manufacturing processes across the world," added McCarthy.
Internally, the MAPICS solution has afforded PBR management better and more-timely information about all of its manufacturing operations, leading to significant cost savings. For example, by running an accurate MRP report every week, PBR has gained quick access to supply and demand information, allowing for a 30 percent reduction in inventory.
"Now implemented throughout the PBR enterprise, MAPICS has become the core of the company's electronic business processes," said Dick Cook, president and CEO, MAPICS. "Serving as the central nervous system to help our customers manage operations as they expand their businesses globally is exactly the type of relationship we strive for at MAPICS."
MAPICS inducted PBR into the 2004 MAPICS World-Class Hall of Fame in recognition of its accomplishments in managing a global enterprise. To earn Hall-of-Fame status, PBR had to demonstrate specific, real and significant operational improvements, cost reductions and business performance enhancements. For more information or to hear more about PBR's world-class achievements, visit http://www.mapics.com/focus/halloffame.asp.
About MAPICS
MAPICS is a leading global solutions provider focused exclusively on manufacturing. Building on more than 25 years of industry experience and proven success, MAPICS helps manufacturers be world class by gaining market share, operating at peak efficiency and exceeding customer expectations. MAPICS solutions include software-extended ERP, CRM and supply chain management - and professional services. The solutions are implemented on the two industry-leading technology platforms - Microsoft and IBM.
Headquartered in Atlanta, MAPICS has implanted solutions in more than 10,000 customer sites in more than 70 countries. For more information, visit www.mapics.com.
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