Plexus Corp. Selects PolyDyne as its Quote Management Solution Provider
Austin, TX – July 30, 1999 – After an extensive quote management software application evaluation process, Plexus Corp. (Nasdaq: PLXS), has selected PolyDyne’s comprehensive QuoteWin® 4.0 quote management software as its primary quoting process solution. The QuoteWin 4.0 installation at Plexus operates in a Citrix thin client environment, and includes PolyDyne’s value added network communications VAN, PolyNet, as well as web-enabled automated RFQs.
“PolyDyne has a well established installed customer base, a proven track record in the industry, and provides us significant benefits over other quoting solutions,” said David Clark, Vice-President of Materials. “We considered these factors when selecting PolyDyne’s QuoteWinâ and feel confident we’ve selected the best quoting solution available in the industry today.”
“The flexibility in PolyDyne’s communication tools that interface with the supply base was key in our decision,” said Mike Born, Material Systems Manager. “PolyDyne’s ability to use EDI, Web, or auto-fax provides us the tools to communicate with our entire supply base, not just those that have access to the Web.”
Plexus joins the over 40% of the top contract manufacturers worldwide using QuoteWin® – a comprehensive quoting management software application featuring e-commerce solutions for contract manufacturers and their suppliers. QuoteWin® 4.0 features include internet-enabled RFQ communication as well as EDI RFQ communication, comprehensive part search options in partnership with CAPSXpert and overall quote supply chain processing. Currently, over $360 billion dollars worth of RFQ transactions are generated through PolyDyne products annually.
“We’ve worked closely with Plexus to identify their specific quote management needs,” said David Tabb, president of PolyDyne. “QuoteWin’s operational benefit through its thin client implementation there as well as the impact of e‑commerce communication through PolyNet gives Plexus the power and flexibility they need for comprehensive quote management.”
According to Tabb, Plexus and PolyDyne worked together closely to determine not only current quoting requirements at Plexus, but also future needs and strategic growth opportunities.
“We’re committed to ensuring our supply chain management solutions at PolyDyne continue to exceed the expectations of the industry,” said Tabb. “PolyDyne’s future product upgrades, application features, communication vans and products are all driven by our customers and I know that our relationship with Plexus will be mutually beneficial.”
Headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, Plexus provides product realization services to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the medical, telecommunications, computer, industrial and transportation electronics industries. The Company offers product development and design services, material procurement and management, prototyping, assembly, testing, manufacturing, final system box build and sustaining services. Plexus facilities are located in Neenah, WI; Green Bay, WI; Richmond, KY; Raleigh, NC; Minneapolis, MN; Milpitas, CA and Louisville, CO. For more information about Plexus Corp., visit www.plexus.com or call (920) 722-3451.
About PolyDyne Software
PolyDyne Software is a leading provider of business to business, supply chain software tools for strategic sourcing. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company’s eWin Solution Suite includes DesignWin, QuoteWin, and SupplyWin, a series of quote processing software tools designed specifically for OEMs, contract manufacturers, and component suppliers. These solutions simplify and enhance the critical elements in the quoting process from quoting materials to delivering proposals. This streamlined process reduces RFQ cycle time for bills of material to 3 days or less, reduces costs on direct material by as much as 5%, maximizes the use of eBusiness technology, increases supply chain operational efficiencies by 50%, and creates barriers to entry leading to a competitive advantage. PolyDyne’s worldwide customer base includes more than 50% of the leading contract manufacturers and 90% of component suppliers in North America. PolyDyne has also established key business relationships with PTC, Oracle Corporation, FACSys, and Centura Software to enhance their product offering and add value to their supply chain management tools. For more information, please visit www.polydyne.com or call (512) 343‑9100.
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PolyDyne Software
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Austin, Texas 78759
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Email: pallarino@PolyDyne.com
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