Global glassmaker HEINZ-GLAS modernizes its IT landscape with IFS Applications 9
IFS solution to replace legacy systems and enhance operations throughout HEINZ-GLAS’ 16 sites in 12 countries
IFS, the global enterprise applications company, announces that HEINZ-GLAS, a global leader the in manufacture and processing of glass flacons and caps for the perfume and cosmetics industry, has decided to implement IFS Applications™ 9 as a future-proof platform that can support international growth and power its digital transformation projects.
HEINZ-GLAS, headquartered in Kleintettau, Germany, is a global glassmaking company that operates 16 production and sales sites in 12 countries worldwide.
In line with the company’s corporate strategy, HEINZ-GLAS decided to replace its landscape of legacy business solutions with a comprehensive and modern ERP solution. Following an extensive and highly competitive selection process, which was supported by the highly respected Fraunhofer Project Group for Applied Information Technology (FIT), HEINZ-GLAS chose IFS Applications 9 over several well-known competitors.
Among the key requirements for the new ERP system were intuitive usability, flexible extensibility as well as compliance with country-specific regulations. Standardized data across the group will also increase transparency and foster effective corporate management. In addition, the fully integrated IFS solution will support HEINZ-GLAS digitally transform into a company that can embrace Industry 4.0.
The IFS solution will support business-critical processes such as financials, human resources, supply chain management, engineering, manufacturing, sales and service, maintenance, business process as well as document and quality management. During the first phase, IFS Applications will be implemented at four glass and finishing locations in Germany. This phase will be followed by a global roll out.
“IFS presented us with a comprehensive solution that covered all of our mission-critical requirements,” HEINZ-GLAS owner Carletta Heinz said. “The innovative layered architecture of IFS Applications ensures that we can deploy rapid and cost-efficient updates, providing us with a future-proof ERP environment. Another deciding factor was the chemistry between our company and IFS—our teams harmonized perfectly right away.”
Peter Höhne, VP Sales and Marketing for IFS in Central Europe, added, “We are very proud to welcome HEINZ-GLAS to the IFS community. IFS Applications is perfectly positioned to help the company effectively manage its international business processes and provide transparency throughout the organization. We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial collaboration as HEINZ-GLAS accelerates its international growth and capitalizes on digital transformation.”
Learn more about how IFS supports manufacturing companies here: www.ifsworld.com/corp/industries/industrial-manufacturing/.
Anders Lundin, PR Manager for IFS Strategic Marketing and Communications. Telephone: 46 8 58 78 45 00, press@ifsworld.com
About HEINZ-GLAS
HEINZ-GLAS, with a reaching back almost 500 years glassmakers family tradition, is one of the global market leaders in manufacturing and processing of glass flacons and caps for the perfume and cosmetic industry. The company was established 1622 and currently operated in the 12th generation. HEINZ-GLAS has 3,000 employees worldwide, the headquarter is located in the upper Franconian town of Kleintettau. In addition to other plants in the nearby district of Kleintettau, further production sites exist in Poland, Peru, Czech Republic, India and Switzerland as well as other sales locations in the US, France, Spain, England, Russia and China. Additional Information: http://heinz-glas.com/en/
About IFS
IFS™ is a globally recognized leader in developing and delivering enterprise software for enterprise resource planning (ERP), enterprise asset management (EAM) and enterprise service management (ESM). Founded in 1983, IFS bring customers in targeted sectors closer to their business, helps them be more agile and prepare for what's next in their industry. IFS’s 2,800 employees support more than 1 million users worldwide from its network of local offices and through a growing ecosystem of partners. For more information, visit: IFSworld.com.
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