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Pelion Systems and Infor Join Hands

The growing need for solutions to be integrated to create various processes more flexible and create situations ideal for smooth information flow between the factory units and ERP systems has led to many partnerships  . The latest is the Pelion System  and Infor Automotive North America  for providing the automotive manufacturers room to breathe easy.   

Pelion Systems is known for its lean operations management solutions and Infor is a leading global enterprise software provider of business solutions for manufacturing and distribution industries. The consortium has been aimed at offering customers a new integrated lean manufacturing solution based on the Pelion software platform. Now on Infor customers will have access to specialized manufacturing execution capabilities through Pelion which will enable them to readily ‘lean-out’ their production facilities. This will also add further to their need to realize full value of ERP and supply chain solutions

Infor is relying on Pelion’s proven track record for helping automotive customers build and sustain lean programs and expecting it to provide a major boost to Infor customers. That expectation will put Pelion in pressure to deliver at any cost. Infor solutions will be constantly eyeing the lean operations management solution for creating an agile and responsive supply chains for meeting its ever increasing and exacting delivery requirements. The integrated offering will enable automotive and discrete manufacturers to realize better operational performance and customer service, shortening the delivery cycle times.

According to research unless proper technology tools are implemented, lean initiatives often fall short of delivering optimum benefits. True, but who said technologies can’t go wrong, even if chances are minimal.

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