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News Release from: Siemens PLM Software | Subject: Computer-aided design
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 15 July 2003
EDS Announces free B2B Supplier
programme
EDS has announced a free, global business-to-business (B2B) supplier programme for users of its Solid Edge computer-aided design (CAD) software.
EDS today announced a free, global business-to-business (B2B) supplier programme for users of its Solid Edge computer-aided design (CAD) software The programme opens new business opportunities to Solid Edge users by enabling them to locate other members of the Solid Edge user community, to collaborate with them on design and to supply product and services to each other
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 22 May 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Voyager B2B Supplier Programme is an extension of the existing Solid Edge Voyager Programme that already provides the global Solid Edge user community with more than 160 integrated, third-party software and hardware solutions.
The new B2B programme further extends the reach of the Solid Edge user community to companies proficient in Solid Edge that supply other businesses with products or design services.
Participants receive free Web listings, the use of the Solid Edge Voyager B2B Supplier Programme logo and other matchmaking services.
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"The Gartner Group says that 84 percent of manufacturers access supplier information online," said Bruce Boes, vice president of business strategy and marketing for Solid Edge.
"They need suppliers they can count on.
And they need to streamline supply chain collaboration.
The Solid Edge B2B Supplier programme makes it easier than ever before to identify suppliers with which to collaborate on a common Solid Edge platform, further helping our customers to Design with Insight." Participation in the Solid Edge Voyager B2B Supplier programme allows customers to: Differentiate their company among competitors and open new market opportunities through exclusive use of the new Solid Edge Voyager B2B Supplier logo in advertising and proposals.
List their company on the Solid Edge Voyager B2B Supplier Web site as well as to access other potential advertising and marketing programmes that help leverage the Solid Edge brand and market momentum.
Increase sales through qualified leads received directly from Solid Edge Voyager B2B Supplier programme inquiries.
Increase customer satisfaction as a result of their ability to get the job done faster, with lower risk, by mutually leveraging Solid Edge in production.
Find and team with other highly qualified Solid Edge Voyager B2B Supplier members with skills that complement their own and take on opportunities they may have otherwise have passed by.
Every day, Solid Edge-based original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) come to the Solid Edge Voyager B2B Supplier Web site in search of Solid Edge-capable suppliers to fill their needs.
When OEMs or suppliers see the Solid Edge Voyager B2B Supplier logo they will know that Solid Edge technology and expertise is available.
With more than 135,000 licenses worldwide, Solid Edge is a major player in the mainstream CAD market and one of only a few players of a size and strength to foster this kind of cross fertilisation between its customers.
Interested Solid Edge customers may access information on existing B2B suppliers or sign up to participate as a programme supplier at www.solidedge.com/voyager/b2b.
The Solution Solid Edge from EDS is powerful 3D CAD software that allows manufacturing companies to 'Design with Insight' and to reduce time to market, increase quality and lower cost.
The exclusive Solid Edge Insight technology embeds design management capabilities directly within CAD, providing insight into design intent to the entire organisation and enhancing collaboration.
Insight, complemented by Solid Edge's superior core modelling and process workflows, has reduced engineering change orders (ECOs) and their related rework by 50 percent or more.
The extensive Solid Edge user community, which totals some 135,000 software seats worldwide, comprises designers at thousands of companies and universities, including Dyson, Mayflower, John Crane, Philips Broadcasting Systems, Alcoa, NEC Engineering, Volvo, Edinburgh University and Yale University.
The Solid Edge Voyager Program includes some 160 integrated, complementary engineering software applications and computer hardware solutions.
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