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News Release from: Siemens PLM Software
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 24 March 2003
Solid Edge users unite
EDS has set up a free, global business-to-business (B2B) supplier programme for users of its Solid Edge computer-aided design software.
EDS has set up a free, global business-to-business (B2B) supplier programme for users of its Solid Edge computer-aided design (CAD) software The programme opens new business opportunities to Solid Edge users by enabling them to locate other members of the Solid Edge user community, to collaborate with them on design and to supply product and services to each other
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 22 May 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Voyager B2B Supplier Programme is an extension of the existing Solid Edge Voyager Programme that already provides the global Solid Edge user community with more than 160 integrated, third-party software and hardware solutions.
The new B2B programme further extends the reach of the Solid Edge user community to companies proficient in Solid Edge that supply other businesses with products or design services.
Participants receive free web listings, the use of the Solid Edge Voyager B2B Supplier Programme logo and other matchmaking services.
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"The Gartner Group says that 84% of manufacturers access supplier information online", said Bruce Boes, Vice President of Business Strategy and Marketing for Solid Edge.
"They need suppliers they can count on.
And they need to streamline supply chain collaboration.
The Solid Edge B2B Supplier programme makes it easier than ever before to identify suppliers with which to collaborate on a common Solid Edge platform, further helping our customers to design with insight".
Participation in the Solid Edge Voyager B2B Supplier programme allows customers to: differentiate their company among competitors and open new market opportunities through exclusive use of the new Solid Edge Voyager B2B Supplier logo in advertising and proposals; list their company on the Solid Edge Voyager B2B Supplier website as well as to access other potential advertising and marketing programmes that help leverage the Solid Edge brand and market momentum; increase sales through qualified leads received directly from Solid Edge Voyager B2B Supplier programme inquiries; increase customer satisfaction as a result of their ability to get the job done faster, with lower risk, by mutually leveraging Solid Edge in production; and find and team with other highly qualified Solid Edge Voyager B2B Supplier members with skills that complement their own and take on opportunities they may have otherwise have passed by.
Every day, Solid Edge-based OEMs come to the Solid Edge Voyager B2B Supplier website in search of Solid Edge-capable suppliers to fill their needs.
When OEMs or suppliers see the Solid Edge Voyager B2B Supplier logo they will know that Solid Edge technology and expertise is available.
With more than 135,000 licences worldwide, Solid Edge is a major player in the mainstream CAD market and one of only a few players of a size and strength to foster this kind of cross fertilisation between its customers.
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