Miami Computer Supply Corporation Successfully Launches J.D. Edwards Software Modules
Rapid Software Deployment Enables MCSC's Aggressive Integration Strategy
DAYTON, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Miami Computer Supply Corporation (Nasdaq: MCSC), a leading supplier of computer supplies and audio-visual presentation products headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, announced today its successful Phase I implementation of J.D. Edwards & Company (Nasdaq: JDEC) WorldSoftware enterprise resource planning software.
Utilizing the services of Whittman-Hart, Inc. (Nasdaq: WHIT), a leading provider of information technology services to middle-market companies, MCSC was able to successfully reduce the project's estimated timeline by 61 percent -- from eighteen months to seven months.
"A project of this magnitude is successful only if the company is one hundred and fifty percent committed to its execution," said Whittman-Hart's Chief Executive Officer Robert Bernard. "We achieved this rapid implementation milestone because Miami Computer Supply had a sound strategic vision, documented processes and a strong commitment to the launch date from the project's start. It is no surprise that MCSC is a leader in its industry."
"Once again our people rose to the challenge to accomplish what others might consider the impossible-the execution of an eighteen month project in seven months. The passion and dedication of our team together with the expertise of Whittman-Hart was the key to the successful implementation. Whittman-Hart and all MCSC associates worked as an integrated and highly motivated team to accomplish the task in record time. The J.D. Edwards software upgrade from our current AS/400 based VAI software provides MCSC with a more robust platform from which to operate," said Michael E. Peppel, President and Chief Executive Officer, Miami Computer Supply Corporation.
MCSC's sales, distribution and financial processes throughout the organization will be tied together using J.D. Edward's WorldSoftware system. Whittman-Hart has developed documentation materials and job aids for MCSC's employees and, with MCSC's information systems department, Whittman-Hart has launched an ongoing testing program to assure quality, as data from MCSC's existing systems is converted to the J.D. Edwards software.
Miami Computer Supply Corporation is a distributor of computer and office automation supplies and accessories and of audio-visual presentation products throughout the United States and in certain foreign countries. Miami Computer Supply Corporation distributes over 1,800 core products primarily to middle- market and smaller companies and to governmental, educational, and institutional customers, including federal, state and local governmental agencies, universities and hospitals and, to a lesser extent, to computer supply dealers. MCSC sells primarily nationally known, name-brand products manufactured by approximately 500 original equipment manufacturers, including Hewlett-Packard, Lexmark, Imation and Canon for computer supplies, and Sharp, Epson and Proxima for audio-visual presentation products and Intel Team Station video conferencing products. Additional information regarding MCSC can be obtained at mcsinet.com.
Headquartered in Chicago, Whittman-Hart helps middle-market companies and divisions and departments of the Fortune 500 improve productivity and marketplace performance through the strategic use of information technology. In 1998 and 1997, Forbes named Whittman-Hart one of the 200 Best Small Companies in America. In 1998, Standard and Poor's added Whittman-Hart to its SmallCap 600 Index, and Consultants' News ranked the Company as one of the 50 Largest Management Consultants in the country. The Company has more than 2,700 employees in 16 offices throughout the United States and United Kingdom. Its Web site is www.whittman-hart.com
The matters discussed in this press release which are not historical facts contain forward-looking information with respect to plans, projections or future performance of MCSC, the occurrence of which involve risks and uncertainties which include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, industry trends, actions of competitors, MCSC's ability to manage its growth, factors relating to its acquisition/merger strategy, actions of regulatory authorities, restrictions imposed by its debt arrangements, dependence upon key personnel, dependence upon key suppliers, customer demand, risks relating to international operations, dependence on its computer systems and other factors. A complete description of those factors, as well as other factors which could affect MCSC's business, is set forth in MCSC's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997, and its Form 10-Q for the nine months ended September 30, 1998.
SOURCE Miami Computer Supply Corporation
CO: Miami Computer Supply Corporation; Whittman-Hart; J.D. Edwards & Company |
