Sharp Selects Agile As Its Mission-Critical Solution
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The dynamic electronics high-tech environment is more competitive than ever with shrinking product lifecycles, increasing demand for new products, and the need for instant supply chain collaboration. To maintain its competitive edge, Sharp Corporation chose Agile Software (Nasdaq: AGIL), a leading provider of collaborative manufacturing solutions, to efficiently manage product content and communicate in real-time with its supplier network.
As a successful developer of innovative products and core technologies marketed worldwide, Sharp Corporation has decided to implement Agile Anywhere(TM), a web-based suite of collaborative manufacturing solutions, at its TFT (Thin Film Transistor) Liquid Crystal Display Group in Japan. Roll-out plans include various internal divisions as well as its extended partner and supplier network.
"The electronic components manufactured at Sharp Corporation must meet specific requirements and be quickly ramped to production to ensure the highest customer satisfaction," said Mr. Sumizoh Akahodani, Group General Manager of IT Strategic Planning. "We realize communication is a key driver in our industry and we believe Agile will provide significant value to our company's success."
Eiichi Majima, President of Agile Japan stated, "As a leading electronics company, Sharp continues to provide quality products and customer service. To do this, it must respond quickly to the market and Agile helps companies ramp to production, meet demand, and maintain competitive edge."
"The Liquid Crystal Display Division has become a worldwide leader in electronic components. Agile is focused on extending its reach to the component supplier level and we are delighted that a supplier with Sharp's stature has agreed to partner with Agile to improve product delivery to its customers," Bryan Stolle, Agile CEO added.
About Agile
Agile Software Corporation (Nasdaq: AGIL) enables supply chain partners to communicate and collaborate over the Internet about new or changing product content and then source and procure necessary components. Agile has more than 700 customers, including Compaq, Dell Computer, Flextronics International, GE Medical, International Paper, Juniper Networks, Lucent, NVIDIA, Philips, Sycamore Networks, Texas Instruments, Zhone Technologies. Call 408-975-3900, or visit Agile at agilesoft.com.
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CO: Agile Software Corporation; Sharp Corporation
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07/23/2001 08:31 EDT prnewswire.com |
