Manugistics Chosen to Power Harley-Davidson Supplier Network
ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Manugistics Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: MANU), the leading global provider of Enterprise Profit Optimization(TM) (EPO) solutions -- the powerful combination of supply chain management and pricing and revenue optimization solutions -- for enterprises and marketplaces, today announced that Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HDI), parent company of the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, has selected Manugistics NetWORKS(TM) collaborative solutions to power the Harley- Davidson Supplier Network.
The Web-based private trading network is designed to enable Harley- Davidson and its suppliers to better 'communicate and collaborate around key aspects of the company's supply chain. The network will initially provide visibility and transaction execution capability to the company's supply chain. Suppliers will have the ability to send and receive transactions related to the order lifecycle, from planned orders through invoicing.
"One of our strategies is to create strategic, competency-based relationships with our suppliers while focusing on technological advancements," said Garry Berryman, Vice President of Material Management & Product Cost, Harley-Davidson Motor Company. "To that end, the Internet is a key enabler for this relationship. Our investigation has shown that Manugistics continues to be an industry leader and that their suite of collaborative products is well aligned with our strategy."
"The selection of Manugistics by Harley-Davidson as a key technology provider for this strategic project is another indication that Manugistics collaborative solutions are fast becoming an eBusiness standard for manufacturing companies," said Jim Kowalski, Manugistics vice president of motor vehicles and parts. "Organizations like Harley-Davidson can capitalize on their already-strong supplier relationships by using Manugistics solutions to create private marketplaces that provide strong visibility throughout the supply chain."
About Harley-Davidson, Inc.
Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company for the group of companies doing business as Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Buell Motorcycle Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, produces heavyweight motorcycles and offers a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories, apparel, and general merchandise. Buell Motorcycle Company produces sport and sport-touring motorcycles. Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. provides wholesale and retail financing, insurance and credit card programs to Harley- Davidson dealers and customers.
About Manugistics Group, Inc.
Manugistics is the leading global provider of Enterprise Profit Optimization (EPO) solutions -- the first solutions to simultaneously optimize a company's supply- and demand-side functions. Manugistics EPO and Marketplace solutions help companies lower operating costs, enhance profitability and accelerate growth. The company's list of clients includes industry leaders such as 3Com, Amazon.com, Boeing, BP, Brown & Williamson, Caterpillar, Cisco Systems, Coca-Cola Bottling, Compaq, DuPont, eConnections, Ford, General Electric, Harley-Davidson, Hormel, Levi Strauss & Co., Marriott, Nestle, Texas Instruments, Timberland, Unilever, and United Airlines. For more information, go to manugistics.com .
For additional information regarding this announcement, contact the Manugistics Newsbureau hotline at 301-984-5330.
This announcement contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that include, among others, anticipated losses, unpredictability of future revenues, potential fluctuations in quarterly operating results, competition, risks related to quarterly performance, risks of system interruption, management of potential growth, and risks of new business areas, international expansion, business combinations, and strategic alliances. More information about factors that potentially could affect Manugistics financial results is included in Manugistics filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 29, 2000 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 30, 2000.
Manugistics is a registered trademark, and the Manugistics logo, the phrase "Leveraged Intelligence," Enterprise Profit Optimization and NetWORKS are trademarks of Manugistics, Inc. All other product or company names mentioned are used for identification purposes only, and may be trademarks of their respective owners.
SOURCE Manugistics Group, Inc.
CO: Manugistics Group, Inc.; Harley-Davidson, Inc.
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02/21/2001 10:00 EST prnewswire.com |
