Maxager Technology, Inc. Expands Presence in Japan
20 July 2000
Japanese Manufacturing Companies Embrace Patented Advanced Profit Analysis Solution
TOKYO - Maxager Technology, Inc., the leading Advanced Profit Analysis software solutions company, officially launched its presence in Asia at a press conference in Tokyo. Maxager opened offices in both Tokyo and Osaka to offer Japanese manufacturers Maxager software solution and customer service support. Maxager features a patented technology that ties Return on Net Assets to production time measurements, allowing asset-intensive manufacturers to sell their capacity most profitably."There is a strong demand for this type of technology within Japan and the Asia-Pacific countries. The new office openings will help support both the company's growing list of customers and the expansion of its sales efforts in the Asian-Pacific region," said Ryo Miyashita, president, Maxager Asia. "As the demand for our technology grows, our goal is to provide customers and prospects with personal, local support to ensure their success in the New Economy."
Maxager entered the Japanese market 18 months ago and has built a growing business base. In Japan, Maxager was successfully deployed by Seiko Epson's Injex Corporation to provide a time-based view of profitability. Maxager has dramatically improved the company's decision-making capabilities and added profits to the bottom line. "Maxager is the proven leader in the category of Advanced Profit Analysis. We are delighted to be working with them to empower our managers to identify and act on opportunities in the manufacturing process," said Mr. Shimodaira-san, president, Injex Corporation, subsidiary company of Seiko Epson Corporation.
Other companies working with Maxager Technology in Japan include leaders in flat panel display, automotive, steel and semi-conductor manufacturing industries.
"The enormously sophisticated manufacturing world in Japan is proving to be very fertile ground for Maxager's breakthrough solution," said Michael Rothschild, founder and CEO of Maxager Technology. "Japanese manufacturers already lead the world in productivity. Now, armed with the new insights revealed by Maxager's analytical tools, our Japanese customers can go after the lead in profitability."
Further strengthening its Asian presence, Maxager recently announced its global alliance with both Arthur Andersen and ENICOM, to help suppliers maximize profitability of their production operations and prepare for the world of eBusiness. Both Arthur Andersen and ENICOM will train consultants on the Maxager application and provide tactical and strategic consulting to clients using Maxager-generated information, and will work with Maxager to help clients configure, install and integrate the technology into their operations.
Real-Time Decision Support
Maxager offers senior executives a powerful breakthrough in profit maximization by continuously providing managers across the manufacturing enterprise with time-based corporate financial metrics needed for profitable daily decision-making. Managers in sales, marketing, production and finance know exactly how each product, customer, production line and plant is contributing to RONA and profits.
About Maxager Technology, Inc.
Maxager Technology, Inc. offers Maxager(R), an Advanced Profit Analysis software solution that enables asset-intensive manufacturers to sell their capacity most profitably in both traditional sales channels and new on-line eMarkets. Maxager features a patented technology that ties Return on Net Assets to production time measurements. For the first time, managers throughout the enterprise have up to-the-minute access to these metrics for daily decision-making. Manufacturers can use Maxager's real-time information to determine the most profitable product mix and pricing for their business and to prioritize production problems that erode profits. The solution supports suppliers in industries as diverse as steel, electronics, semiconductors, automotive, chemicals, consumer packaged goods, metals, paper, plastics and textiles. Maxager Technology was selected as: Fortune magazine's "Cool Companies 2000" leading technology firms; Computerworld's 100 Emerging Companies to Watch in 2000; and START magazine's "Hot Companies" of 2000. The company is headquartered in San Rafael, California.