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BancTec
Realizes Immediate Benefit By Tapping System Design Advantage (SDA)
And Choice Logistics For End-to-End Inventory Asset Management (IAM)
Solution
Enterprise Solution Leader Implements Service
In Multiple Geographical Locations
BLOOMINGTON, MN and NEW YORK, June 14, 2004 –
System Design Advantage, LLC, the leading provider of parts replenishment
and repair solutions, and Choice Logistics, Inc., a global leader
of mission-critical service logistics and supply chain solutions,
today announced that BancTec, the leader in delivering solutions
for mission-critical financial services applications, has realized
a substantial improvement in its service parts operations since
implementing the joint Inventory Asset Management (IAM) solution
offered by SDA and Choice Logistics.
“The SDA/Choice solution gives BancTec the ability to support
our clients without having to purchase, position and manage inventory
for mission-critical contracts with the global reach and flexibility
we require,” said Lee Micks, director of major accounts operations
for BancTec. “These services provide an immediate ROI and
removed flux in cash flow that is typically associated to new customer
contracts. The bottom line is that BancTec is far more competitive
in the enterprise service marketplace as a result of this solution.”
BancTec’s Computer & Network Services division currently
utilizes over 30 locations in the SDA/Choice network to manage service
parts for desktop systems, storage array and printer replacement
parts for leading global companies such as IBM, HP and Dell.
“BancTec has consistently combined domain expertise, powerful
software, and excellent customer service to dramatically increase
revenues and shareholder value,” said Rob Kass, president,
Choice Logistics. “These characteristics, coupled with the
industry leading solution provided by SDA and Choice will enable
BancTec to optimize its offerings and provide world class service
to its clients well into the future.”
“BancTec has tapped into a powerful supply chain solution;
the ability to have strategically positioned inventory available
for mission-critical deployment provides a tremendous competitive
advantage,” said Jim Sahli, founder and CEO of SDA. “By
reducing overall service delivery costs, BancTec can focus on extending
its footprint and expand into new markets.”
Key Benefits of the solution include:
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SDA - owned parts inventory strategically positioned
for mission-critical deployment via Choice’s same-day
service logistics network providing parts-on-demand 24x7x365
without any infrastructure or inventory investments. |
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Global inventory visibility and accessibility. |
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Complete variability and flexibility that increase cash flow
and significantly reduce investments associated with mission
critical parts management. |
In January 2004, SDA and Choice announced this broad,
strategic alliance to deliver the industry’s first integrated
logistics and parts/repair solution. The Inventory Asset Management
(IAM) services would include: central stock inventory, dedicated
on-site inventory, field inventory, repair and replenishment in
a one-source solution.
As mission-critical service contracts become the norm in today’s
high-tech environments, an increasingly high level of service in
multiple geographical locations is required. Companies must look
to lowering internal operation costs and increase flexibility to
stay competitive.
The move has expanded SDA’s capabilities in the emerging market
for virtual-managed inventory asset services, a subset of the $1.7B
service parts market, and has strategically positioned Choice as
the leading provider of mission critical third-party logistics services.
About SDA
System Design Advantage, LLC (SDA) is a proven innovative leader
in the Inventory Asset Management (IAM) industry. With over 650
clients worldwide, SDA provides 24x7x365 emergency spare parts distribution
and inventory asset management services, supporting all industries
on all levels. Boasting a state-of-the-art depot repair facility,
SDA also provides the lowest cost, high volume depot repair. To
learn more about SDA, please call 800.947.0007 support@sdallc.com.
About Choice Logistics
With over 250 strategic stocking locations (SSLs) around the world
and 24x7x365 logistics services for direct management of mission-critical
inventory assets, Choice Logistics is a preferred global provider
of outsourced logistics and integrated inventory management solutions.
Leading companies including Avaya, Cisco, EMC, Equant, Hitachi Data
Systems, and others have selected Choice for their third party logistics
needs. To learn more about Choice Logistics, visit www.choicelogistics.com;
call (800) 593-2108, or e-mail
info@choicelogistics.com.
About BancTec, Inc.
BancTec Computer and Network Services [CNS] provides quality integrated
support services to the evolving Information Technology industry,
with focused deployment and ongoing support solutions for the OEM,
Enterprise, Fortune, and Retail marketplaces.
Our strategic geographic positioning enables us to provide coverage
in all 50 States, Canada, Puerto Rico, France, Germany, and the
UK, with operations scheduled to spread further throughout Europe
during the coming year.
Our services value proposition maximizes our client's capital investments
in IT systems, as well as the people, resources, and systems that
deploy and support them.
We offer flexible support solutions derived from efficient service
and support models developed over the past 20+ years. We currently
provide IT solutions for leading OEM providers, defense and aerospace
companies, strategic outsourcing organizations, and consumer electronics
manufacturers. We deliver superior service and cost-effective solutions
custom designed to benefit small, medium, or large businesses. Not
only do organizations that works with us realize 'below the line'
cost savings, but better customer service leads to customer retention,
satisfaction, and increased revenues.
Contact:
Peter Nilsson,
President
Performance Public Relations Inc.
770.886.4295
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