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Pelion and UPS Join Efforts to Drive Lean Supply Chains
Relationship Connects Manufacturing Process Improvements to Distribution
| Source: Pelion Systems
BOULDER, CO -- (MARKET WIRE) -- October 23, 2006 -- Pelion Systems, a market leader in
Manufacturing Operating Systems based on Lean principles, and UPS (NYSE : UPS ), the world's largest package delivery company and a global leader in
supply chain services, today announced a new relationship designed to help
manufacturers drive Lean supply chains.
By combining their respective expertise in manufacturing, technology,
engineering and logistics processes, Pelion and UPS aim to create stronger
connections between production and distribution and ensure that goods are
delivered to the end customers in the most efficient and cost-effective
manner possible for all supply chain partners involved.
"At UPS, we focus on taking supply chains to the next level and recognize
that the most efficient supply chains are built from the inside out," said
Wally Mrozik, president of UPS Professional Services, the UPS business unit
managing the relationship. "Pelion's Manufacturing Operating System is a
powerful platform for driving efficiency at the factory level, which adds
to our ability to help customers pull product through the network at high
velocity and effectively meet changing demand."
By defining and executing the processes necessary to achieve true
pull-based production, Pelion provides managers with the demand-driven
visibility and control needed to deliver superior customer service
profitably and make smart business decisions that improve bottom-line
performance. Through the coupling of Pelion's technology with UPS's
expertise in advanced technology, engineering and project management,
customers will be able to maintain tight synchronization of their supply
chain and get the most from their Lean initiatives.
"We are very excited to be working with a leader and innovator like UPS.
Their focus on driving the distribution network to peak efficiency is well
complemented by Pelion's concentration on ensuring that product flowing
from the factory is on time and in tune with customer demand," said Kevin
Fallon, president and chief executive officer at Pelion Systems. "This
represents a major expansion of Pelion's market presence and a continuing
focus on enabling the world's best supply chains."
About UPS
UPS is the world's largest package delivery company and a global leader in
supply chain services, offering an extensive range of options for
synchronizing the movement of goods, information, and funds. Headquartered
in Atlanta, UPS serves more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.
UPS stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange (UPS) and the company can
be found on the Web at UPS.com. To get UPS news direct, visit
pressroom.ups.com/RSS.
About Pelion Systems
Pelion Systems is a market leader in Lean Manufacturing Solutions that
drive flexibility to help manufacturers solve the customer service vs.
profitability challenge. Working with Pelion's expert consultants, Lean
Manufacturing Operating System, and individual tools, companies with
complex processes and production environments are able to achieve rapid
transformations and continuous improvements in areas such as labor,
inventory and shipping costs while simultaneously improving cycle time and
delivery capabilities. Pelion's technology integrates easily with and
extends the value of existing ERP, SCM, and plant-floor systems. Solutions
are able to scale from a single facility to an extended enterprise
implementation, applying Lean principles to synchronize production, supply,
and distribution and form a true demand-driven network. Pelion is
headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, with sales offices in Detroit and
Chicago. For more information, please visit www.pelionsystems.com.