New Defense Logistics Solution Combines EDS Services with Siemens
Teamcenter Software to Rapidly, Efficiently and Securely Support
Performance-based Logistics Contracts Globally
PLANO, Texas and FARNBOROUGH, England, July 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/
-- EDS, a leading global technology services company and Siemens PLM
Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division and a
leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and
services, today announced that the two companies have joined to deliver a
best-in-class Defense Logistics Solution that leverages EDS' extensive
aerospace and defense (A&D) (http://www.eds.com/industries/aerospace/)
logistics experience and internationally known IT infrastructure services,
along with Siemens PLM Software's industry-leading Teamcenter(R) software
portfolio.
This unique Defense Logistics Solution enables aerospace and defense
OEMs, suppliers and defense services/agencies to significantly reduce the
time, risk and expense associated with fulfilling defense logistics and
performance-based logistics (PBL) contracts. Anticipated benefits include
improved product quality, by following product configurations into the
service stage of the product lifecycle, tracking product/part performance
and capturing feedback to improve next-generation products; improving
service by leveraging the solution's rules and roles to protect and deliver
the most current operational information available; and gaining global
support, with the two companies' presence in more than 60 countries around
the world.
"As the A&D manufacturer's business ally, EDS brings extensive
experience and service expertise in the implementation and management of
defense logistics and MRO business activities," said Joan Davies, EDS
segment leader of aerospace and defense. "Together with Siemens PLM
Software, we can deliver a best-in-class solution for managing supply
chains, support processes, assets and metrics associated with PBL programs,
which can be rapidly deployed and operational, while maintaining the
flexibility to adjust to varying customer requirements."
EDS will deliver the logistics and A&D experience, local presence and
IT solutions needed to integrate the people, systems and processes required
to rapidly deliver a strategically effective solution for PBL programs.
The solution is based on Siemens PLM Software's comprehensive
Teamcenter software portfolio for PLM including maintenance, repair and
overhaul (MRO). The new offering is tailored to the needs of organizations
that support and service complex, long-lifecycle products such as aircraft,
weapon systems, ships and power plants.
"Today's announcement represents a major step forward for our defense
industry customers who need to expeditiously fulfill PBL contracts and
drive profitability," said Steve Bashada, vice president of Teamcenter
Applications, Siemens PLM Software. "Together with EDS we have created a
flexible turnkey offering that will not only streamline the planning and
deployment of the IT infrastructure and security requirements associated
with PBL contracts, but also greatly simplify their administration. As the
leading global supplier of PLM software to the aerospace and defense
industry, we are proud to deliver this latest example of our continued
industry support and to extend our commitment to deliver full lifecycle PLM
from requirements to retirement."
PBL contracts establish a series of performance metrics that
manufacturers, systems integrators and sustainment enterprises are measured
against. In order to ensure success and maximize profits, defense
contractors need to minimize the time necessary to become operational on
any given PBL contract while ensuring they can track, measure and manage
their progress with respect to the PBL metrics. To accomplish this, the
Defense Logistics Solution combines recently announced service data
management and logistics records management capabilities in the Teamcenter
solution for MRO, with tailored EDS services and global capabilities.
Visitors to the Farnborough International Airshow will find EDS in the
Exhibitor's Club Restaurant & Bar, Hall 1A, and Siemens PLM Software in
Hall 4, Booth E17.
About EDS
EDS is a leading global technology services company delivering business
solutions to its clients. EDS founded the information technology
outsourcing industry more than 46 years ago. Today, EDS delivers a broad
portfolio of information technology and business process outsourcing
services to clients in the manufacturing, financial services, healthcare,
communications, energy, transportation, and consumer and retail industries
and to governments around the world. Learn more at http://www.eds.com.
EDS has significant industry-based knowledge in the aerospace &
defense, automotive, high tech and industrial manufacturing segments, with
more than 30 years of experience working with manufacturers. More than
25,000 EDS employees serve over 220 manufacturing
(http://www.eds.com/industries/manufacturing/) clients in 40 countries.
About Siemens PLM Software
Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry
Automation Division, is a leading global provider of product lifecycle
management (PLM) software and services with 5.5 million licensed seats and
51,000 customers worldwide. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Siemens PLM
Software's open enterprise solutions enable a world where organizations and
their partners collaborate through Global Innovation Networks to deliver
world-class products and services. For more information on Siemens PLM
Software products and services, visit http://www.siemens.com/plm.
CONTACTS:
Annabelle Baxter - EDS Debra Dekelbaum - Siemens PLM Software
972 605 0978 972-365-6525
annabelle.baxter@eds.com debra.dekelbaum@siemens.com
SOURCE Electronic Data Systems Corporation; Siemens PLM Software
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Related links:
http://www.eds.com
http://www.siemens.com/plm
CONTACT:
Annabelle Baxter of EDS, +1-972-605-0978,
annabelle.baxter@eds.com; or Debra Dekelbaum of Siemens PLM
Software, +1-972-365-6525, debra.dekelbaum@siemens.com
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