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Motor sports manufacturing: fabrication and assembly
News Release from: Epicor | Subject: Manufacturing software solution
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 23 July 2003
Off-the-shelf software upgrades racing
car IT
Jaguar recently selected a manufacturing software solution to streamline its racing division's business operations and replace a custom-built, in-house manufacturing and parts system.
Jaguar, one of the most famous and well-respected names in the world of motoring, and producer of such legendary cars such as the SS100, XK120, and the inimitable E-Type, recently selected a manufacturing software solution from Epicor Software Corporation to streamline its racing division's business operations Since its founding in 1922 by Sir William Lyons, Jaguar has been involved in motor sport racing
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 6 Jun 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Jaguar Racing division designs, builds and races Formula One racing cars.
Enjoying a long history of success, Jaguar Racing has won Le Mans, often referred to as the world's toughest endurance race, seven times, has been three time World Sports Car Champions, and in 1956 won both Le Mans and the Monte Carlo Rally during the same year.
When Jaguar Racing decided to undertake a major IT upgrade, they chose Epicor's Avant? manufacturing solution to replace a custom-built, in-house manufacturing and parts system.
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Avant? is a manufacturing business performance solution designed specifically for complex manufacturing environments.
A complete end-to-end enterprise solution with integrated front and back office applications, Avant? ties together every aspect of a manufacturer's business operation, from customer relationship management to supply chain management.
Paul Ruskin, Director of Special Projects for Jaguar Racing said "The Epicor system provides significant enhancements over our previous in-house manufacturing solution.
With advanced parts management capabilities, Avant? will provide a much better fit for Jaguar Racing's overall needs." The Epicor system will be used by approximately 50 staff, and is currently under design and implementation to be fully operational by September 2003.
"Jaguar Racing is synonymous with precision and quality," said Ian Walker, vice president and general manager of EMEA for Epicor's Manufacturing Solutions.
"Our Avant? solution will provide Jaguar Racing with a valuable edge in helping its discrete manufacturing processes reach full potential." About Epicor Software Corporation - Epicor is a leading provider of integrated enterprise software solutions for global midmarket companies.
Founded in 1984, Epicor has over 15,000 customers and delivers end-to-end, industry-specific solutions that enable companies to immediately improve business operations and build competitive advantage in today's Internet economy.
Epicor's comprehensive suite of integrated software solutions for Customer Relationship Management, Financials, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Professional Services Automation and Collaborative Commerce provide the scalability and flexibility to support long-term growth.
Epicor's solutions are complemented by a full range of services, providing single point of accountability to promote rapid return on investment and low total cost of ownership, now and in the future.
Epicor is headquartered in Irvine, California and has offices and affiliates around the world.
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