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Enterasys Networks Signs Global Agreement with Baxter Planning
Systems, Inc.
High technology leader seeks to extend cost savings and customer loyalty
worldwide
Austin, TX- May 27, 2003 --Baxter Planning Systems, Inc., a fast growing
developer of supply chain planning services and applications, announced today
that the company has signed an agreement to implement service and spare parts
planning solutions world-wide for Enterasys Networks, a global provider of
Business-Driven Networks™ for enterprise customers.
"For over three years, Enterasys has been using Prophet by Baxter™, a web-based
service supply chain planning solution, for planning and execution of replenishment
and rebalancing orders for North American UPS SCS field stocking locations," said
Greg Baxter, President and CEO of Baxter Planning Systems. "Enterasys understands
that BPS does more than just sell software. BPS consultants have over 200 years
combined service parts planning experience from a variety of industry verticals
to better assist our customers. We think of customers as partners for life not
as a one-time license fee.”
The new agreement extends the planning and automated replenishment and rebalancing
to all regions of the world, while also extending the solution to include Distribution
Center planning and the automation of repair orders and procurement orders.
The repair order forecasting process will include automatic execution of the
UPS SCS iARS solution which will significantly shorten the repair process cycle
time.
“As part of our commitment to developing best-in-class processes, Enterasys
is always looking for ways to improve our supply chain systems, reduce costs
and provide outstanding customer service. Since beginning use of Prophet by Baxter,
we’ve seen a 40% reduction in inventory, along with 99% on-time delivery
to contract customers within the U.S., we expect similar results across all geographies
as we implement the global roll-out," said Ted Heywood, Director of Global Service
Logistics for Enterasys Networks.
About Baxter Planning Systems, Inc.
Baxter Planning Systems' planning expertise coupled with a world-class software
solution, Prophet by Baxter, provides companies planning consultations and
analysis, network and inventory stocking simulations, inventory profiling,
and varying levels of outsourced planning services. Since 1993, Baxter has
pioneered the development of Web-based solutions to meet the unique demands
of after-market, service, repair, and spare parts industries, particularly
in technology, medical equipment, and telecommunications markets. The Prophet
by Baxter suite of integrated forecasting and planning applications enables
Baxter’s clients to achieve industry-leading customer service levels
while significantly increasing profitability. Headquartered in Austin, Texas,
and celebrating a 10-year anniversary, Baxter is privately held, self-funded,
and profitable. Baxter was selected by UPS Logistics Group as its preferred
provider of planning software and support, and boasts a stellar customer list
including Agilent Technologies, Lucent Technologies, Network Appliance, Philips
Medical Systems and Radiant Technologies. Contact Baxter Planning Systems at
512-323-5959 or on the Web at
www.bybaxter.com.
About Enterasys Networks
Enterasys Networks is a global provider of Business-Driven Networks™ for
enterprise customers. Enterasys’ innovative network infrastructure offerings
deliver the security, productivity and agility benefits required by Global
2000 organizations, coupled with the industry’s strongest service and
support. For more information on Enterasys and its products, including multilayer
switches and routers, wireless LANs, VPN, network management, and intrusion
detection systems (IDS), visit
www.enterasys.com.
