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Aprilia SpA has signed an agreement with Toolsgroup Italy
for the use of their software DPM (Distribution
Planning Model) for the planning of their spare parts and accessories
division (approx. 40000 items).
The Aprilia Group (consisting of Aprilia, Moto Guzzi and Laverda) is the
only European manufacturer that offers a complete range of two wheelers
from scooters to top of the range sports motorbikes and notwithstanding
the downturn within the sector, has managed to remain strong as the only
brand to increase its turnover in 2002.
DPM's planning functionalities will be integrated with Aprilia's Enterprise
Resource Planning system (ERP) Baan that currently covers its transactional
functions and distribution network.
Aprilia has clear requirements - to centralise the planning activity of
the current and future warehouses in Italy, France, Spain, USA and Japan.
The company foresees the immediate integration of a further two famous
brands into the spare parts division of the Aprilia Group, and precisely:
Laverda and MotoGuzzi.
Aprilia, together with Toolsgroup have estimated positive ROI (Return
on Investment) results in less than a year along with a continuous and
consistent increase in service level to market. This will ensure a number
one position for the company in terms of performance to the end client.
About Aprilia
Aprilia is the second largest European manufacturer of scooters and motorbikes
and the only one to offer a complete market range. Present in eight markets
across three continents (Europe, USA, Asia), in 2000 Aprilia acquired
a further two prestigious and famous brands of Italian two wheelers -
Moto Guzzi and Laverda. With an annual turnover is excess of 550 million
Euro in 2002 and nearly 1500 employees, Aprilia has been racing and winning
on the international motor racing circuit for 30 years, where it can boast
140 wins in the International circuit and 21 World Champion titles for
both riders and constructors.
About Toolsgroup
Toolsgroup develops, distributes and supports DPM, a "best of breed" replenishment
planning tool using unique inventory optimisation, fulfilment planning
and frequency-based forecasting technologies to drive supply chain planning
processes. DPM has been applied successfully in a range of industries
and commercial sectors (from automotive aftermarket to CPG and food) providing
integrated planning for single to multi-plant production systems in single
to multi-tier distribution networks. Because DPM helps to deliver targeted
performance at the lowest possible cost, these businesses have been able
to free up cash from the supply chain without compromising customer service
levels - in fact, they have improved them.
Toolsgroup is a leading provider of supply chain design, planning and
optimisation technology. With commercial offices in The Netherlands, Italy,
Spain, the UK, North America and Israel, Toolsgroup technology is backed
by a comprehensive customer support network offering highly skilled services
for fast implementation, training and performance monitoring and strategic
network design.
Toolsgroup Italy Press Enquiries
it-marketing@toolsgroup.com
Tel: +39 02 48022810
Angela Iorio, Palomar - l'osservatorio della logistica
angela.iorio@sipalomar.com
Tel: +39 010 2466908
Claudio Pavanello, Ufficio Stampa Aprilia S.p.A.
Tel 041/5829594 - claudio.pavanello@aprilia.it
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