EDS and Siemens PLM Software Deliver Best-in-Class Defense Logistics Solution
July 15 2008 - 1:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
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 DATASOURCE: Electronic Data Systems Corporation;
Siemens PLM Software CONTACT: Annabelle Baxter of EDS,
+1-972-605-0978, ; or Debra Dekelbaum of Siemens PLM Software,
+1-972-365-6525, Web site: http://www.eds.com/
http://www.siemens.com/plm
Copyright