Rockwell Automation Delivers Solutions Online to Johnson Controls; Configured Supply Agreement Signed for Automation Products, Support Via RockwellAutomation.com
11 December 2000
Rockwell Automation Delivers Solutions Online to Johnson Controls; Configured Supply Agreement Signed for Automation Products, Support Via RockwellAutomation.com
MILWAUKEE--Dec. 11, 2000--Rockwell Automation, a business unit of Rockwell , today announced that Johnson Controls, Inc. has chosen RockwellAutomation.com Configured Supply Program as part of an e-business strategy to streamline its supply chain. The agreement includes the delivery of automation products, services and support to Johnson Controls' operations throughout North America.Through the Configured Supply agreement, Rockwell Automation will provide Johnson Controls with global pricing and a single point of contact, via RockwellAutomation.com, to more than 230 locations in North America. Johnson Controls and Rockwell Automation worked together to configure a program that integrates business processes with Johnson Controls' new internal electronic procurement system, eCounterline(TM). Rockwell Automation and Johnson Controls also teamed up to conduct on-site training for more than 500 Johnson Controls employees to help maximize the use of program.
"We worked closely with Rockwell Automation to develop a unique system that improves our productivity and reduces procurement costs for automation products and services," said John Pierson, director of procurement, Johnson Controls. "Together, we were able to develop an innovative solution that enables Rockwell Automation to better understand and meet our needs. Our employees will be able to order from Rockwell Automation 24 hours a day, seven days a week, yet still receive the local delivery, training and service we've come to rely on."
"We are committed to working closely with our customers, like Johnson Controls, to create unique configured accounts that deliver premier e-business solutions for automation procurement needs," said Rod Michael, director, Customer e-Business Solutions, Rockwell Automation. "Our combination of online configured supply coupled with the ability of local field office and distributor support worldwide will help both of our efforts to lower costs and streamline our end-to-end supply chains."
Rockwell Automation, through utilization of its authorized Allen-Bradley distributor network, offers customers the RockwellAutomation.com platform for transactional cost reduction; a common point of contact; consistent pricing; one invoice and one point of remittance; transactional efficiency through standardization; and one source for viewing total purchases.
Johnson Controls, Inc., is a global market leader in automotive systems and facility management and control. In the automotive market, it is a major supplier of seating and interior systems and batteries. For nonresidential facilities, Johnson Controls provides building control systems and services, energy management and integrated facility management. Johnson Controls, founded in 1885, has headquarters in Milwaukee, Wis. Its sales for 2000 totaled $17.2 billion.
Rockwell Automation, a business of Rockwell International Corporation , brings together leading brands in industrial automation, including Allen-Bradley controls, Reliance Electric motors and drives, Dodge mechanical power transmission components, and Rockwell Software.
Rockwell Automation's unique Complete Automation(TM) strategy of helping customers achieve a competitive advantage through world class products, an integrated architecture, and value-added services is supported by thousands of business and technology partners around the world. More information about Rockwell Automation is available on the Web at www.rockwellautomation.com.
Rockwell is a $7 billion electronic controls and communications company with global leadership positions in industrial automation, avionics and communications, and electronic commerce. The company employs approximately 40,000 people at more than 450 locations serving customers in more than 80 countries.
Complete Automation is a trademark of Rockwell Automation.
eCounterline is a trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.