Discrete Manufacturing (ERP):IBS IBS Enterprise

IBS Enterprise 6.0 by IBS

IBS Enterprise Overview

International Business Systems (IBS) supplies wholesale distribution and supply chain execution software for midsized to large companies and international groups. The company provides Web-enabled business applications solutions for sales support, customer relations, order handling, procurement and supply chain management, demand-driven manufacturing and distribution, financial control, and business performance measurement. Founded in 1978, IBS's global network of subsidiaries and business partners has served some 5000 customers in 40 countries providing software, hardware, and professional services. The IBS corporate headquarters is located in Solna, Sweden with local headquarters around the globe. IBS is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange (XSSE: IBS B).

IBS solutions support lean production, using long- and short-term planning, along with process-oriented methods of working. IBS's systems are intended to help companies meet customer demand and gain reliable operational control, by incorporating product configuration, distribution assembly, and demand-driven manufacturing in the supply chain environment.

For more information, visit the company's web site

http://www.ibs.net

IBS Enterprise Summary

Industry Focus

The vertical segment or industry to which IBS Enterprise applies.

Aerospace and Defense (A&D)
Automotive
Chemicals
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
Electronics/High–Tech
Energy
Engineering and Construction
Fabricated Metals
Food and Beverage
Forestry
Furniture and Fixtures
Industrial and Commercial Products/Machinery
Lumber/Wood
Medical Devices and Laboratory Equipment
Paper Products
Pharmaceutical/Life Science
Publishing/Media
Retail
Rubber/Plastic
Service Provider
Steel/Mill Products
Transportation
Textiles, Apparel, and Footwear
Utilities
Warehousing/Distribution

Product Portfolio

Functionality, services, or modules offered by IBS Enterprise.

Advanced planning and scheduling (APS)
Analytics
Call center/field service
Collaborative e–commerce (buy–side, sell–side, digital marketplaces)
Customer service and support
Discrete manufacturing management
E–mail manager
Electronic customer relationship management (ECRM)
Inventory management
Manufacturing execution systems (MES)/plant automation
Marketing management
Middleware/enterprise applications integration (EAI)
Operations support system
Process manufacturing management
Product and price configurator
Purchasing management
Quality management
Sales force automation (SFA)
Sales order management
Transportation/freight management
Warehousing, logistics and distribution
Workflow manager
Field service management

Localization

The ability IBS Enterprise has to adapt to non-native, national or regional standards(e.g., tax and regulatory compliance). This relates to IBS Enterprise's level of presence and localization capabilities.

Africa
Asia
Southeast Asia (including the Far East and Japan)
Australasia
Europe (east, central, and south)
Europe (west and north, including the United Kingdom)
Latin America (Mexico, Central America, and South America)
North America (Canada and the United States)
Middle East

Server Platform

A selection of server platforms supported by IBS Enterprise.

IBM iSeries (AS/400)
Hosted solution or SaaS

User Company Size

The user company size (the total number of employees) that IBS Enterprise is suitable for.

1 to 50 Employees
51 – 200 Employees
201 – 500 Employees
501 – 1,000 Employees
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
5,001 – 10,000 Employees
Over 10,000 Employees

User Company Sites

The number of user company sites that IBS Enterprise is suitable for.

Single–site enterprise
2–10 sites
11–20 sites
21–40 sites

IBS Corporate Info

Headquarters:	P.O. Box 1350 Solna SE 171 26 SWEDEN
Marketing Manager	Jeanette Cronstedt Lind
Contact Phone:	+46 8627 2300
Fax:	NA
Toll Free:	1-800-886-3900 (USA)

Fiscal Year-end:

December

Fiscal Year Revenues (Growth):

329M USD (2367 MSEK)

Fiscal Year Net Earnings (Growth):

0,5M USD (4 MSEK)

Fiscal Year Product vs. Services:

Product:	85%
Services:	15%

Fiscal Year Employees:

1900Marketing 1900

IBS Related Articles

Demand-driven Manufacturing and Warehousing: Challenges and User Recommendations
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Among its promising initiatives, IBS offers flexible rescheduling tools that integrate with existing manufacturing resource planning systems. Its warehousing solution also promises better use of space, and automates reception put-away, etc. However, the vendor still must navigate through some rough competitive terrain.

The Impact of Demand-Driven Technology in the SCM Market: IBS
by P.J. Jakovljevic
The integration solutions market will be an interesting area of growth. IBS has an attractive offer for companies with complex and expensive business software at the group and headquarters level, wanting to lower costs and quicken implementation in their subsidiaries.

Supply Chain Operations Reference and Other Features in ASW
by P.J. Jakovljevic
IBS may be the first vendor to fully integrate a supply chain operations reference model in its business intelligence solution. Customers receive more efficient measurements and benchmarking across their supply chain regardless of their supply chain and ERP software.

Read IBS Related Articles in Our Article Archive

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