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News Release from: Dassault Systemes | Subject: Smarteam PLM
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Successful PLM Deployment at Neopost
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Dassault Systemes has announced the completion of a successful Smarteam PLM deployment project at Neopost, a provider of mailroom equipment and logistics systems.
Dassault Systemes has announced the completion by Dassault Systemes Services of a successful Smarteam PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) deployment project at Neopost, a leading global provider of mailroom equipment and logistics systems Combining all of Neoposts mechanical, electronic and software data, including PRO/Engineer design data, the integrated solution fully manages all Neopost product definitions and parts lists, as well as technical, electronic and logistical information
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 20 Feb 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Smarteam has effectively enabled Neopost to replace numerous isolated, legacy applications previously in use.
Dassault Systemes Services implemented Smarteam in two phases.
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In the first phase, consultants implemented the solutions for a small number of key users.
Then, those users were instrumental in explaining the benefits of the solution when Dassault Systemes Services rolled out the second phase of the implementation to a much larger group of users, Smarteams multi-site and web capabilities enable 80 Neopost users to collaborate across three sites: 40 engineers in Bagneux, France, 30 users in a factory in le Lude, France, and 10 users in England.
"We now have a mature solution", said Jean-Michel Graillot, director of information systems at Neopost.
"With faster reaction times now possible in the process of product definition and optimization, we can better meet customers needs.
Our users have quickly and easily adapted to the new, integrated solutions thanks to the competence and experience of Dassault Systemes Services".
"With this project, we were able to improve process and data management at Neopost and rapidly deploy a PLM solution that is both effective and easy to use", said Jean-Yves Yung, leader for Dassault Systemes Services France.
"Neopost is benefiting from the PLM business transformation that Dassault Systemes Services can provide.
In addition, Dassault Systemes Services, in collaboration with a systems integrator, has used Smarteam ? Gateway to develop a bi-directional interface between the Smarteam PLM solution and Neoposts existing SAP ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system.
With the Smarteam-SAP integration, Neopost can now deploy more efficient workflows and execute product optimization more quickly and effectively.
Dassault Systemes Services and Neopost are currently exploring the extension of the companys integrated solution, including a possible link with a major Chinese supplier in 2005.
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