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Press Releases
TOKYO, March 8 - Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), the world's
largest express transportation company, and Sumisho Computer Systems
(SCS) announced today that the two companies have agreed to collaborate
in providing supply chain management (SCM) solutions to corporate
customers in the domestic market.
The agreement will benefit both companies by making it possible
for FedEx to broaden its base of Japanese business clients who require
SCM solutions, and SCS to enhance its global logistics network.
The two companies will jointly work to provide supply chain consultation,
system integration services and global logistics networks, to enable
customers to enhance business efficiency and increase competitiveness
in the global market.
"The combined power of FedEx and SCS offers customers leading-edge
systems integration with FedEx's worldwide logistics expertise in
an age of globalization and digitization," said David J. Ross, FedEx
North Pacific vice president. "Through this collaboration, both
companies aim to expand business opportunities, bringing the best
e-SCM solutions to Japanese customers."
"It is a great honor of us to work with FedEx," said Hiroji Iwasaki,
SCS managing director and general manager of network division. "At
SCS, we have experience and in-depth understanding of Japanese customer
needs with regards to customs, tax systems, and business requirements.
Together with FedEx, we can now provide integrated services to our
Japanese customers who are striving for the best SCM solutions for
their global operations."
In order to provide a competitive advantage to Japanese manufacturers,
such as automobile and electronics, both companies plan to cooperate
in developing integrated SCM solutions from procurement to marketing
and sales management.
Federal Express Corporation began operations in Japan in 1984 and
started overnight service between Tokyo and the U.S. The company
gradually expanded its service network to cover Osaka and Nagoya,
and now provides same-day delivery service by its own flights utilizing
both New Tokyo International Airport (NRT) and Kansai International
Airport (KIX). In 1995, FedEx opened its Asia Pacific Hub in Subic
Bay, the Philippines, and launched AsiaOne, its new intra-Asia overnight
delivery network connecting major commercial and financial centers
in the region. FedEx Japan has 1,500 employees, 18 Stations and
four World Service Centers nationwide.
Sumisho Computer Systems (SCS) is industry-leading solutions provider
in Japan, with over 1,300 employees. Established since 1969, the
company provides wide range of information services such as software
development, information processing service, communication and networking
services, systems integration services, systems management services
and sales of package software and hardware products. The company
is well known for its successful "ProActive" ERP package for large
and mid-size corporate customers, which is tailored to meet the
business customs and customer needs that are unique to Japan. Currently,
about 1,300 domestic businesses in various industries use the ProActive
ERP package.
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