Friday 19 February 2010

LOTUS RACING APPOINTS EBECS LTD TO KEEP ITS SOFTWARE SYSTEMS ON TRACK FOR THE 2010 F1™ SEASON

Microsoft Business Solutions partner eBECS has been appointed by Lotus Racing to deliver a flexible software solution based on Microsoft Dynamics AX that will satisfy its demanding short term needs and also support its long term strategy.

eBECS was the partner of choice for Lotus Racing because of its experience in the automotive industry and its ability to implement successful and demanding Microsoft Dynamics solutions within short time frames.

Bill Peters, Head of IT, Lotus Racing, explains, “We came to the grid with a lot to do in a short time frame. We needed an entirely new solution that would assist in our aim of being ahead of the new teams when we all reach Bahrain, and also to support our objective of being close to the midfield teams after the first few races of the season. Peters continues, “We chose eBECS for their excellent reputation in the automotive industry and also because they took the time to listen carefully to our needs and then proposed a solution that really worked for us”

Stephen Wilson, Marketing Director, eBECS, comments, “We see Lotus as one of the most evocative names in British motor racing and we are thrilled to be working alongside Lotus Racing on such an exciting challenge.”

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About Lotus Racing
Lotus Racing is the Norfolk based Formula One team headed up by Malaysian businessman Tony Fernandes, supported by Mike Gascoyne as Chief Technical Officer. The team was granted its entry into the 2010 FIA Formula One World Championships in September 2009 and since then has appointed Heikki Kovalainen and Jarno Trulli as drivers and recently launched its first car in a glittering ceremony in London. For more information about Lotus Racing go to www.lotusracing.my

About eBECS Ltd
Since 1999, eBECS has been providing customers across manufacturing, distribution and the extended supply chain with expertise on how they can utilise Lean and Agile solutions to reduce waste, increase response times and maximise value to their customers. eBECS is proud to state that every one of its customers is fully referenceable.

For further information please contact:
Stephen Wilson
Marketing Director
eBECS Ltd
Enterprise House, The Bridge Business Centre, Beresford Way, Chesterfield, S41 9FG

Mobile: 07775 571110
Tel: 01246 888555
E: swilson@ebecs.com

For further press information and to arrange interviews please contact:
Warren Ryland
Managing Director
Francis Ryland Limited
Mobile: 07748 156 925
Tel: 0800 917 4577
E: warren.ryland@francisryland.com

For Lotus Racing:
Tom Webb
Press Officer
Tel: +44 (0) 1953 851 411 ext. 1809 / Thomas.webb@lotusracing.my

EBECS LTD APPOINTED BY FOGARTY (FILLED PRODUCTS) LTD TO DRIVE THROUGH EFFICIENCIES IN ITS SUPPLY CHAIN

Microsoft Business Solutions partner eBECS has been appointed by Fogarty to deliver a flexible Microsoft Dynamics AX solution that will dramatically improve the efficiency of its internal processes and support its long term growth plans.

eBECS was the partner of choice for Fogarty because of its specialist supply chain experience in the manufacturing sector, and its successful implementation of many Microsoft Dynamics AX projects.

Gerry Tawton, Finance Director, Fogarty, explains, “In recent years, we have seen significant increases in the service demands of our customers. We pride ourselves on a high level of service and so recognised the need to improve our internal processes to complement those of our customers, enabling us to drive through efficiencies on both sides.” Tawton continues, “We chose eBECS as our technology partner for a number reasons, but primarily we took great confidence from the depth of commitment displayed by all levels of the eBECS team throughout the selection process”.

Stephen Wilson, Marketing Director, eBECS, comments, “eBECS is especially excited about this project because it matches perfectly our core capabilities of manufacturing, supply chain and Microsoft technologies. We are delighted to be able to deliver improved systems to Fogarty and eBECS very much looks forward to working with them on their continued success.

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About Fogarty (Filled Products) Ltd
Fogarty is one of the most famous brands for filled products in the UK. It has manufactured pillows and quilts since 1877 and is dedicated to the highest levels of quality in the filled products industry, ensuring its customers a perfect night's sleep. It is headquartered in Boston, Lincolnshire and supplies a number of major high street retailers.

About eBECS Ltd
Since 1999, eBECS has been providing customers across manufacturing, distribution and the extended supply chain with expertise on how they can utilise Lean and Agile solutions to reduce waste, increase response times and maximise value to their customers. eBECS is proud to state that every one of its customers is fully referenceable.


For further information please contact:
Stephen Wilson
Marketing Director
eBECS Ltd
Enterprise House
The Bridge Business Centre
Beresford Way
Chesterfield
S41 9FG
Mobile: 07775 571110
Tel: 01246 888555
Fax: 01246 888558
E: swilson@ebecs.com


For further press information and to arrange interviews please contact:
Warren Ryland
Managing Director
Francis Ryland Limited
Mobile: 07748 156 925
Tel: 0800 917 4577
E: warren.ryland@francisryland.com

Why should lean IT join the commonly used tools for continuous improvement?

Andrew Rumney, solutions director and co-founder of eBECS, challenges that lean IT should join the commonly used tools for continuous improvement.

Waste. Look around you and you will see it in your own home; things you bought but have not used, things you have bought more than one of, things you move from one place to another for no useful reason. In this scenario you are the both the customer and the provider and mostly you are making a poor job of meeting “own customer value”.

Multiply this, even in a low complex manufacturing plant or distribution organisation, and it’s no wonder lean has got such traction for meeting customer value and waste reduction initiatives. It is commonly accepted that organisations can meet their current customer needs with around 30% fewer resources – that’s all resources from space to inventory. Just imagine what you could do with that 30%! It is also accepted that traditional ERP can be a very wasteful engine.

eBECS have long been advocates of lean and with the above in mind set about creating a solution within the Microsoft AX Dynamics ERP product that help organisations deliver customer value and reduce waste – after all, although I have labelled ERP as wasteful, it does run things. It takes sales orders, it creates production orders, it orders inventory – it just does it in a wasteful push way where we need a lean pull and flow way.

When Wika Inc, a US based industrial instrument producer, set out on its lean journey it recognised that the legacy ERP system was not helping them and indeed was working against them. “We realised that in order to move our operations to the next level, we needed to make some fundamental changes. That meant moving from a batchoriented supply-chain and production process to a system based solely on customer demand,” says Michael Gerster President.

Please view the article to read more.

Essential LEAN Management - Thriving not just surviving

eBECS and S A Partners invite you to attend a fascinating event that explores how to use the LEAN Iceberg Model to significantly improve your business performance, and so change LEAN from a short-lived programme to "the way we do things around here".

Your host for the event is Professor Peter Hines, Chairman of the LEAN Enterprise Research Centre at Cardiff University (LERC), who is a respected thought-leader in LEAN business improvement. His fascinating theory is that implementing LEAN is rather like looking at an iceberg - it's also what you cannot see!

The event is a valuable source of learning for businesses of all sizes and sectors. It is particularly relevant to senior managers and LEAN champions in organisations that are about to embark - or have already embarked upon - their LEAN journey and have identified issues around the sustainability of their change programme.

At this event Professor Peter Hines will enable you to:
· Gain a better understanding of what LEAN really is
· Network with others that face the same challenges
· Learn what you need to do to sustain a LEAN journey
· Develop the basis of your own action plan
· Raise your issues with award-winning leaders in LEAN thinking
· Get your own copy of the Shingo Prize winning book: Staying Lean: Not Just Surviving

At this seminar you will receive information regarding some of the latest thinking in LEAN management and you will be able to develop your own senior executive network.

The event takes place on 11 March 2010 in Kenilworth and, as the sponsor, eBECS is able to offer places at a reduced price of £145 + VAT (25% less than the usual £195 + VAT). There are a limited number of spaces so please reply to me or call Clair Munro on 01443 844 048 to confirm your place. For more information please see the event booking form.

I hope to see you there.

Thanks - Stephen Wilson
07775 571110
swilson@ebecs.com