News from the electrical products industryWorking smarter can beat the recession
2008-10-02 By its very nature, the electrical distribution market is hugely dependent on other industries. One of the main associated markets is construction and this is a sector that is being most badly hit by the rapidly developing recession. However, while business for construction may be diminishing throughout much of Europe, electrical distributors that have the flexibility to identify and respond to potential new market areas can still achieve trend-bucking growth in these difficult times.
Read more »Demo Elettroforniture chooses IBS Electro
2008-09-30 Italian electrical equipment distributor selects IBS to meet market challenges and enhance customer service.
Read more »EUEW Annual General Assembly 2008 - by Gilles Deraison, President of EUEW
2008-09-11 Each year the European Union of Electrical Wholesalers (EUEW) organizes a meeting where representatives throughout our trade are invited to share views on the long term issues affecting our business.
Read more »Working smarter can beat the recession
2008-09-08 By its very nature, the electrical distribution market is hugely dependent on other industries. One of the main associated markets is construction and this is a sector that is being most badly hit by the rapidly developing recession. However, while business for construction may be diminishing throughout much of Europe, electrical distributors that have the flexibility to identify and respond to potential new market areas can still achieve trend-bucking growth in these difficult times.
Read more »IBS joins EDA to further support the electrical distribution industry
2008-09-08 IBS has announced that it has joined the UK Electrical Distributors Association (EDA). The EDA represents around 70 percent of the UK electrical wholesale distribution industry and is hugely important and influential association in the market. IBS is committing to support the EDA at its various functions across the UK, confirming the company’s commitment to the electrical distribution industry.
Read more »IBS raises profile of supply chain issues at EUEW general assembly
2008-06-10 IBS has announced its successful sponsorship of the European Union of Electrical Wholesalers’ (EUEW) General Assembly in Brussels on June 6, 2008. The event brought together more than 200 delegates from across Europe and the world to share and discuss the key issues and developments currently affecting the Electrical wholesaling industry.
Read more »Demands and challenges for the European electrical distribution industry
2008-06-04 It is often said that when America sneezes the rest of the world catches flu. In these difficult commercial times, this seems as true as ever, particularly for the electrical equipment wholesaling industry. Electrical wholesale is very much dependent on the success and growth of other industries, such as building and construction, therefore market downturns can have an even greater effect on business. To succeed, companies need to look very closely at their operations and identify areas where competitive advantage and greater profitability can be achieved.
Read more »Spanish electrical equipment distributor implements IBS Electro distribution software
2008-05-22 IBS Iberia has announced an agreement with Suministradora del Vallès to pilot test IBS Electro, the IBS ERP software for the electronic and electrical wholesale and distribution industry.
Read more »IBS to sponsor EUEW general assembly
2008-05-13 IBS has announced it will be a major sponsor of the European Union of Electrical Wholesalers (EUEW) General Assembly in Brussels on June 6, 2008. By sponsoring this event, IBS is confirming its commitment as the leading supplier of IT solutions dedicated to the Electrical Wholesaling industry.
Read more »Surviving in the electrical and electronic wholesale market
2008-04-25 The market for electrical and electronic wholesalers and distributors is dominated by margins, or rather the lack of them. It is a ferociously competitive industry and to succeed, requires very high levels of control and management of the business to maintain any sort of profitability. The amount of consolidation that has occurred over recent years backs up this statement, with the large players getting larger and the smaller companies forced to find their own niche in the market where they use any advantage they find to win and retain customers.
Read more »IBS launches latest version of IBS Electro
2008-01-14 IBS has launched the latest version of its enterprise-wide business management software for the electrical distribution market. IBS Electro is the only ERP software system that is fully dedicated to the specific needs and requirements of electrical distributors. The system has been developed in line with the needs of the industry’s largest companies and is now fully available to the international market.
Read more »Green industry solutions
2007-10-22 Businesses are under pressure from governments and the public to be more environmentally aware. Here IBS eco warrior, Susanne Åsander, describes how using IBS software can actually benefit the environment.
Read more »Nintendo sharpens its game with IBS ERP software
2007-06-19 Bergsala, Nintendo’s representative in the Nordic region, has opted to expand its collaboration with IBS by upgrading its existing ERP system to IBS Enterprise 6.0. Bergsala evaluated several other competing systems in its purchase process but the choice fell to IBS. For Bergsala, an upgrade to IBS Enterprise 6.0 means primarily more efficient day-to-day work with order processes, customer accounts and warehouse management.
Read more »IBS announces global commitment to electrical wholesale industry
2007-06-18 As part of its strategy to focus on key global industries, IBS has appointed Davide Spada as Vice President of electrical wholesale industry. Spada will manage IBS worldwide activities for this industry, creating knowledge around IBS products, consultancy and services, increasing revenues within the sector and developing strategic relationships with national and international electrical distribution associations and business partners.
Read more »Casa das Lâmpadas chooses IBS Enterprise
2007-01-23 IBS has signed an agreement with the leading Portuguese electrical products distributor Casa das Lâmpadas. The contract means that Casa das Lampadas will implement IBS Enterprise software with industry-specific functionality in order to optimize its supply chain.
Read more »IBS Enterprise enhances SELGA’s efficiency
2007-01-15 IBS has signed an agreement with electrical goods wholesaler SELGA to install the IBS Enterprise system. The order value is approximately SEK 13 m.
Read more »Sonepar Nordic chooses IBS Enterprise
2006-12-21 IBS has signed an agreement with electrical wholesaler Sonepar Nordic. The contract means that Sonepar will implement IBS Enterprise including an industry-specific electrical wholesale module.
Read more »AM Appliances chooses IBS business software for Nordic operations
2005-02-04 IBS has signed an agreement with AM Appliances at the end of January covering the installation and support of IBS business software at the group’s Nordic sales offices. The deal comprises software, professional services, hardware and support, totalling approximately one million euros.
Read more »Maxell expands its use of IBS´ supply chain software to Asia
2004-09-14 Stockholm, Sweden – 2 June, 2004 – IBS, International Business Systems (XSSE: IBS B), has signed an agreement with Maxell regarding implementation of IBS supply-chain focused ERP software, ASW, at sales offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and China and at one of Maxell´s manufacturing plants in Malaysia.
Read more »Rexel chooses IBS software for 12 countries in Europe
2004-08-19 IBS has signed an agreement with Rexel for IBS´supply chain focused ERP-suite ASW. The agreement covers installation in 12 European countries with up to 2000 users.
Read more »Brands Batterij Import plans logistics with IBS´ software
2003-06-23 Brands Batterij Import B.V., importers and distributors of batteries and exclusive representative of GP Batteries in the Benelux for over 25 years, has chosen IBS´ ASW supply chain management software for their financials, distribution and inventory control needs. GP Batteries, listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange, is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of batteries.
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