To: Karl Drobnic who wrote (28905 ) 2/24/1999 11:16:00 PM From: WR Respond to of 31646
Now where was it that I seen this name? WR Wednesday February 24, 1:34 pm Eastern Time Company Press Release Origin to Partner with webPLAN Origin Partnership Puts webPLAN in 31 Countries CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 1999--webPLAN Corp. today announced a strategic partnership agreement with Origin International, a $1.9 billion USD (1998 sales) global information technology services company. As a result of the agreement, Origin will offer webPLAN's Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) and Supply Chain Planning (SCP) software to manufacturers in 31 countries, around the world. ''This partnership will provide a strategic benefit to both companies,'' said Michael G. Ker, President and CEO, webPLAN Corp. ''Origin customers require an easy to use, quick to install APS and SCP solution for their existing ERP systems. webPLAN provides that. Our success with QAD, Baan, SAP, and even homegrown ERP environments will significantly expand Origin's footprint, particularly in the mid-market.'' ''The webPLAN suite is a planning and scheduling solution with the functionality required by customers who need agility, flexibility in planning, and the fast return on investment demanded by mid-market companies looking to expand. For Origin, that means immediate sales opportunities with new and existing customers,'' said Sjaak den Breejen, Director Origin QAD Competence Division. In 1994, webPLAN Corp. envisioned that the Internet would become the network backbone for real-time collaborative planning and scheduling -- a live connection between everyone in the plant and the Supply Chain. The webPLAN suite of products was designed to implement that vision, thus optimizing supply and demand over the web. The result: -- optimized factory performance -- increased profitability -- increased customer service -- better decisions webPLAN Corp. is a privately held company with corporate offices in Chicago, Illinois and Ottawa, Canada. It develops web-based APS and SCP software for mid-size manufacturers, with vertical market focus on Aerospace, Electronics and Industrial Equipment. For more information on the company and its products, visit www.webplan.com. Origin is a global information technology services company, with over 17,000 people providing a full range of services. With expected 1999 revenues of over $2 billion, Origin delivers business solutions for multinational corporations and other complex organizations, with offices in over 30 countries worldwide. With more than 4,500 ERP professionals, Origin maintains close relationships with the premier developers of mission-critical ERP technologies such as SAP, Baan, QAD and other major enterprise application providers. As a result, Origin consistently brings to its customers the latest ideas from industry-leading trend setters in the ERP marketplace. More information on Origin is available on its web site, www.origin-it.com. Copyright (c) 1999 webPLAN Corp. All rights reserved. Company and product names are registered trademarks of their respective companies. Collaborative Planning is a registered trademark of webPLAN Corp. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Contact: webPLAN Corp. Randy Burgess, 613/592-5780 ext. 235 Fax: 613/592-0584 e-mail: rburgess@webplan.com or Origin International Hedley Walker, +44 1223 423 355 Fax: +44 1223 425380 e-mail: hedley.walker@uk.origin-it.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Related News Categories: aerospace/defense, computers, internet, telecom biz.yahoo.com