IBS delivers powerful automotive software solution to Rolf Group

IBS delivers powerful automotive software solution to Rolf Group 

The Rolf Group, the leading Russian car distributor/importer and retailer has
selected IBS Automotive Software to increase the efficiency, productivity and
profitability of the division “We Love Parts”, responsible for distribution of
spare parts and accessories. IBS Automotive Software will manage the
forecasting, inventory management and handling of spare parts and integrate to
dealers and external buyers in Russia. The new software system will have some
300 users. The total order value is approximately SEK 23 m (EUR 2,380 m). 


The Rolf Group is one of Russia's leading automotive businesses and is the
largest importer and retailer of foreign-made cars in Russia. With 16 years of
successful operations and expected 2007 revenues approaching $4 billion, the
Group is one of the most profitable in the automotive sector worldwide. 

Dmitry Soldatkin Director at Rolf Group, comments:"We see our long-term future in making our clients and suppliers happy. We put
money in IBS software because we know that these investments will increase our
clients' satisfaction and reduce costs throughout the whole supply chain. Both
planning and ordering processes will become more effective and also our
suppliers will gain advantages of IBS system. This software solution is one of
the basic components on the way to our strong leadership on the spare parts
market."

Simon Shorthose, Vice President Sales IBS Europe, comments: 

“This deal shows the strength of IBS' industry specific solutions for major
automotive companies like Rolf. We are very proud to add Rolf as one of our
customers as it is one of Russia's most successful companies, as well as being
one of the fastest growing car importers/retailers in the world. IBS has
provided ERP software solutions dedicated to automotive spare parts distribution
to vehicle importers, distributors and suppliers across the globe. We look
forward to providing further support to Rolf as the company goes through its
continued growth in Russia and around the world.”


For more information, please contact:

Simon Shorthose, Vice President Sales IBS Europe
Tel: +44 78 017 55 281
simon.shorthose@ibsuk.com 

Camilla Moore, Information Director, IBS AB
Tel: +46 70 555 12 39
camilla.moore@ibs.net 

Marina Glushkova, Rolf Group of Companies
Tel: +7 910 490 6854
MEGlushkova@rolf.ru 


IBS in brief
With over 30 years of supply chain expertise, IBS is a leading provider of
complete ERP solutions. IBS focuses on mid-sized and large distribution
companies, as well as sales and manufacturing subsidiaries of international
groups, mainly within industries such as automotive, electrical, food,
industrial supplies, paper, pharmaceutical, publishing and wholesale
distribution. More than 5,000 customers across some 40 countries use IBS
software to gain fast and measurable returns on IT investments.

IBS B share is listed on OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm. For more information,
please visit www.ibs.net