Manufacturing / Distribution

Manufacturing is still a major engine in today's economy. The fundamental success factors in this industry remain constant: produce the right products-in the right quantities, at the right time, with good quality, and at a price the customer is willing to pay. However, flexibility and continuous improvements are also imperative.

Success includes the flexibility to respond to emerging markets, such as today's growth opportunities in China and Eastern Europe, and to the ever-changing needs of the customers. Capitalizing on these opportunities and demands involves quickly adapting to new approaches, trading partners, and procurement strategies.

There is no time for rest in distribution. As globalization trends continue, new channels are constantly developing. And existing channels are expanding with new approaches - such as global sourcing, cross-sell capabilities, third-party logistics, and radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions.

Companies are shifting to more advanced distribution management processes as increasing competition and disintermediation concerns grow. These trends are driving changes in distributors' business relationships and processes. Customer service expectations are also expanding. Major customers and vendors are requiring specific service-level agreements and compliant technology business processes.

Through our partners, Spring2 offers a powerful technology platform that gives distributors the critical resources they need to manage every aspect of their business, from order entry and procurement to sophisticated inventory and shipment management. Integrated applications can be deployed quickly and inexpensively without complicated customization or drawn-out implementation projects.