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| July 22, 2014 |
Aptean Launches Manufacturing Calculator to Show Immediate Value in Reducing Costs, Improving EfficienciesAptean has launched a free online cost savings calculator to help manufacturers visualize the potential impact of eliminating paper-based, performance measurement on the shop floor. By plugging in readily-available, currently reported metrics, the easy-to-use calculator illustrates the typical savings manufacturers can achieve – in terms of labor costs savings, material yield savings as well as capacity uplift potential – by using an out of the box manufacturing execution system (MES). |
| July 16, 2014 |
Aptean Launches New Release of Axis ERP for Metals IndustryToday, Aptean announced the launch of Axis 6.2, the latest version of its industry-leading ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solution designed for metals producers, wire and cable manufacturers and metals service centers. Axis delivers innovative, yet practical, solutions to the strategic operational challenges of the metals industry and provides measurable results and return on investment. |
| July 07, 2014 |
Aptean’s Pivotal CRM – a point of difference for PIC Insurance BrokersPivotal CRM is changing the game for insurance brokers. With powerful, out of the box integrated Client Relationship and Insurance Administration functionality integrated into a single solution, Pivotal CRM offers brokers a customer centric view across both front and back office functions. It eliminates the traditional process silos of sales, lead, quoting, policy generation, and administration to deliver a true 360 degree view of customers and households. The Insurance Brokers CRM interface is intuitive, easy to use and helps in predicting future revenues and managing opportunities as they flow through the business development pipeline. With a deeper understanding of clients and opportunities, business development professionals can focus their cross-selling efforts and analyze trends to uncover opportunities to grow their book of business. |
| July 02, 2014 |
IMERYS Toiture Selects Aptean Pivotal to Increase Sales and Improve EfficiencyAptean announced today that IMERYS Toiture, a subsidiary of the Imerys Group and a French leader in the terra cotta roof tile market has selected the Aptean Pivotal customer relationship management (CRM) solution to provide complete visibility of its commercial and marketing activities. IMERYS Toiture has 12 production sites in France and offers a line of 70 types of roof tile in more than 100 different colors and 700 accessories. |
| July 01, 2014 |
Aptean Earns TEC Certification for Process ManufacturingToday, Aptean announced that its Ross ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solution has been certified by Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC) for its process manufacturing suite. From the certification report: |
| June 17, 2014 |
Aptean Named to 2014 Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100Aptean has been named to the 2014 Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100, a list of supply chain solution providers, consultant and other organizations that lead the way in transforming companies’ supply and demand chains. This year, the magazine focused the criteria for “100” selection on companies’ flexibility to change as well as their visionary status. |
| June 11, 2014 |
American Metal Market Selects Aptean as Finalist for Steel Excellence AwardsAptean has been selected as a finalist for “Information Technology Company of the Year” in American Metal Market’s fifth annual Awards for Steel Excellence. A panel of steel industry experts will select the winners, which will be announced at the annual Steel Awards Dinner on June 17 in New York. The awards dinner will be held in conjunction with the global Steel Success Strategies XXIX conference presented by American Metal Market and World Steel Dynamics. |
| June 10, 2014 |
Ford Motor Company Expands Use of Aptean to Selected Manufacturing Plants in South America, Europe and AsiaFord Motor Company has expanded its use of Aptean’s Activplant solution to help drive continuous improvement in selected manufacturing plants around
the world. Activplant is currently installed in selected Ford plants across North America and will be implemented in additional plants in Europe, South America and Asia. The Activplant solution collects and analyzes data from the plant floor, providing insight and intelligence to help drive efficiency improvements. |
| May 22, 2014 |
Aptean Partners with Qlik for Advanced Business IntelligenceToday at Edge 2014, Aptean announced a strategic OEM partnership with Qlik (NASDAQ: QLIK) to power Aptean Analytics—Business Intelligence (BI) dashboards and analytics for a wide range of vertical markets, including Process Manufacturing, Discrete Manufacturing and Financial Services. The Aptean Analytics product offerings are powered by the QlikView Business Discovery platform. QlikView has been widely recognized by global customers and leading industry analyst firms for its growth and leadership within the self-service BI industry.
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| May 21, 2014 |
Aptean Launches Process Manufacturing Suite at Edge 2014Aptean CEO Paul Ilse unveiled the company’s new vision and brand identity, supported by the tagline, “Where Software Works,” during today’s keynote address at Aptean Edge, the annual user conference currently underway in Las Vegas. |
| May 20, 2014 |
Aptean CEO Paul Ilse Unveils “Where Software Works” VisionAptean CEO Paul Ilse unveiled the company’s new vision and brand identity, supported by the tagline, “Where Software Works,” during today’s keynote address at Aptean Edge, the annual user conference currently underway in Las Vegas. |
| May 15, 2014 |
Aptean appoints UXC Eclipse as Australian partner for Aptean’s Pivotal CRMUXC Eclipse Pty Ltd (UXC Eclipse) has signed a partnership with Aptean to be a preferred implementation partner for Aptean’s Pivotal CRM (Customer Relationship Management) solution in Australia. |
| May 07, 2014 |
Farm Credit Mid-America selects Aptean to help exceed customer expectationsAptean announced today that Farm Credit Mid-America has selected Aptean’s Pivotal Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution to help provide an exceptional customer service experience for its more than 100,000 customer-members throughout Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee. Farm Credit Mid-America is a co-operative lender for agriculture and rural America with 93 offices and more than 1,100 employees, backed by $20 billion in owned and managed loan assets. |
| April 29, 2014 |
Nueske’s Improves Inventory Visibility, Data Accuracy with Support from ApteanAptean Ross ERP decreases inventory levels by 20 percent, improves overall process from 10 days to real-time |
| April 27, 2014 |
University Federal Credit Union Improves Customer Service With ApteanAptean customer University Federal Credit Union (UFCU) was founded by a group of University of Texas professors in 1936 and today serves 168,000 credit union members in central Texas and Galveston. As the credit union grew—now with assets of $1.6 billion—UFCU made identifying and communicating with its expanding customer base among its highest priorities. To support this effort, UFCU selected and implemented Aptean’s Pivotal Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution to organize and service its members. |
| April 11, 2014 |
Abeo International and Aptean Partner to Market Pivotal in Southeast Asia and Emerging RegionsAbeo International, a provider of IT Solutions and Services and Aptean, a global provider of enterprise application software today announced a partnership to provide Pivotal Point of Sales (POS) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) services to Southeast Asia and emerging markets. Abeo international would serve as a channel partner for selling Aptean’s
Pivotal CRM solution. |
| April 10, 2014 |
Aptean to Feature Made2Manage Software at Vendor Shootout for ERP in San DiegoAptean will feature the Made2Manage solution at this year’s Vendor ShootoutTM for ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) on April 16-17 in San Diego. Aptean’s Made2Manage software is a fully integrated, enterprise-wide system that seamlessly integrates ERP processes and scheduling with shop floor execution. Made2Manage is the only business software mid-market manufacturers need for the traditional supply chain and e-commerce. |
| March 25, 2014 |
Aptean Edge to Feature Keynotes From Citizens Bank and the Cheesecake Factory ExecutivesAptean announced today that executives from Citizens Bank and The Cheesecake Factory will serve as the customer keynote speakers for Aptean Edge 2014, scheduled for May 19-22 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Senior Vice President Faheem Zuberi will represent Citizens Bank in his keynote address, while Senior Vice President Keith Carango and Senior Director Troy Thompson will jointly deliver a keynote on behalf of The Cheesecake Factory. Both keynotes will focus on the companies’ histories, best practices and insight on successfully leveraging enterprise technology to enhance the customer experience in their respective industries. |
| March 25, 2014 |
Aptean Webinar to Explore Complaint Management Changes Resulting from OFT, FCA TransitionAptean will host “The Biggest Change in UK Financial Services Regulation this Year” webinar to address what financial services institutions need to know about key business and reporting changes under the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The 30-minute webinar will take place on March 27, 2014 at 2 p.m. (GMT). |
| March 11, 2014 |
Aptean’s Onyx 7.5 to Help Power Great Customer ExperiencesAptean, a global leader in enterprise application software (EAS) today announced the launch of Onyx 7.5, the latest version of its intuitive Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution. Onyx is designed to serve as a company’s hub for all customer data, processes and interactions, resulting in consistent communication and collaboration across the enterprise through easy-to-use interfaces and clearly defined CRM processes. |