Pharma distributor Cofas optimises their supply chain with IBS SoftwareNews & Events 2005-02-04 Cofas, a major Pharma Distributor in Spain, chose IBS specialised software, IBS Pharma in order to optimise their supply chain. With the new solution, Cofas will be able to improve customer service and meet future requirements for pharmaceutical distribution.
Madrid, 14 January 2005 - IBS, International Business Systems (XSSE: IBS B) has signed an agreement with Cofas, a major Spanish pharmaceutical distributor. The agreement covers the delivery of a total solution including IBS specialised software for pharmaceutical distribution, IBS Pharma, professional services as well as hardware from IBM. Cofas has over 500 partners, is quality certified according to ISO 9001 and has an annual turnover of €190 m. Using industrial robots, Cofas can automate the delivery of 70 percent of their orders. The new software solution from IBS will be used to streamline all major operations and activities within Cofas. The agreement includes software for handling financials, distribution, warehouse management and CRM. Cofas will also utilise IBS Integrator for program–to-program integration. The new IT-solution is planned to go live in September 2005. “The first goal of this IT-project is to improve the quality of service to pharmaceutical partners and to prepare the company for the challenging environment facing pharmaceutical distribution in Spain”, says Gustavo Álvarez, General Manager of Cofas. “The reliability of the IBM platform and IBS’ commitment to providing software solutions for the pharmaceutical industry ensures that we will be able to face the challenges of ourindustry”, says Andrés Cortina, IT-manager of Cofas. “Our mission is to help customers to increase their profitability and competitiveness through solutions that improve key processes and deliver measurable business value. The cooperation with Cofas is a real opportunity for us to accomplish our mission”, says Richard Marques, Managing Director of IBS Iberia.
For more information, please contact:
John Womack, Director Corporate Communications IBS AB
Telephone: +46 627 24 99
Mobile: +46 70 678 24 99
john.womack@ibs.net
IBSis a leading provider of business software for supply chain management, business intelligence, financial control, and demand-driven manufacturing. IBS' primary focus is mid-sized and large wholesale distributors as well as sales and manufacturing companies in international groups, especially in pharmaceuticals, electronic parts and equipment, automotive parts and supplies, machinery, industrial supplies and consumer durables.
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