It would seem that this is a pretty significant win.
Logistix Standardizes on Informix for Mission-Critical SAP/R3, E-Commerce and Data Warehouse Applications
MENLO PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 19, 1998-- Scalability, Speed and Customizability of Informix Dynamic Server Enables Logistix to Deliver Comprehensive Global Outsourcing to Who's Who of High-Tech
Informix Corporation (NASDAQ:IFMX), the leading provider of innovative database technology, today announced that Logistix, a world leader in software and hardware manufacturing and outsourcing services for high-technology companies, has standardized its just-in-time manufacturing and outsourcing services on Informix(R) technology.
Logistix, headquartered in Fremont, Calif., is a rapidly growing $400 million integrated supply chain company employing over 2,000 people. The company provides complete outsourcing services including order entry, electronic commerce, manufacturing, assembly, testing, packaging, shipping and logistics, repairs, life-cycle product maintenance, call center and technical support and localization services to leading high-technology companies.
Logistix depends on Informix Dynamic Server(TM) as the core of a global ordering, manufacturing and reporting system that is one of the most sophisticated SAP(R) R/3(TM) installations in the world, a system that is managing the core logistics of many high technology companies, including Adaptec, Adobe Systems, Apple Computer, Bay Networks, Cisco Systems, Compaq, Dell, Digital, Hewlett Packard, Microsoft and Qualcomm.
"We evaluated a number of transaction and RDBMS systems combinations before we selected Informix as the foundation for our SAP system and, subsequently, for our electronic commerce and data warehouse applications," stated Supreet Manchanda, CIO at Logistix. "Our key decision factors were that the Informix database was SAP certified and that it offered the most cost-effective combination of raw transaction speed, robustness, open architecture, versatility and replicability. By working in partnership with SAP and Informix, we were able to implement one of the fastest SAP implementations in the world. Also impressive was that we were able to implement a global supply chain management system -- from initial design to 'go-live' -- in under five months. Because of the speed and scalability of the Informix database, the system enables us to offer an increasingly wide range of services to our customers, giving us the ability to manage multiple scenarios, from multi-faceted order entry to advanced manufacturing, fulfillment and distribution of both products and real-time information for our customers."
"Informix Dynamic Server is designed to maximize SAP R/3 performance by enabling R/3 applications to scale to unparalleled levels without performance degradation. In addition, Informix-based R3 installations are easier to manage as a result of Informix's advanced, powerful administration tools," said Wes Raffel, vice president of North American field operations for Informix. "These advantages provide significant benefits to our customers. By standardizing on Informix throughout their IT environment, Logistix is able to realize faster time to market for its unique services, as well as lower total cost of ownership. We look forward to continued mutual success with Logistix."
Informix Dynamic Server 7.2 is the point of confluence of the various mission-critical applications that keep Logistix' customers afloat. Management and control of call center, manufacturing, sales and distribution and financial accounting processes are performed with a suite of SAP R/3, call center and Web applications that interface with the Informix database, into which data from customer legacy applications are also channeled.
To provide its customers online access to a wealth of supply chain management information, Logistix developed a custom data warehouse application that aggregates information in the Informix database, and immediately places decision-making information at the fingertips of Logistix' customers, no matter where they are located.
Manchanda added, "The synergy of a single robust database -- Informix -- as the core for all our mission-critical systems has resulted in a very high degree of customer satisfaction. Informix enables us to manage the business of even the most complex high-tech company with generic processes both in information technology and in business planning, leveraging the core competencies of Logistix and its customers."
About Logistix
Founded in 1974 with headquarters in Fremont, Calif., Logistix is a global supply chain management company providing turnkey operations for high technology companies. The company's core competency is outsourced operations.
Services include consulting, project management, supply base management, hardware configuration, printing, disk duplication, CD-ROM replication, Microsoft Authorized Replication, localization, packaging, fulfillment and distribution, third-party licensing and royalty management, complete call center services, and depot repair and service. Logistix' Web site address is logistix.com |
