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PLM and collaboration software
News Release from: Framework Technologies
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 19 March 2004
BorgWarner picks collaboration solution
BorgWarner has deployed ActiveProduct from Framework Technologies to manage its engineering collaboration environment and synchronise its worldwide product development organisation with its suppliers.
BorgWarner has deployed ActiveProduct from Framework Technologies to manage its engineering collaboration environment and synchronise its worldwide product development organisation with its suppliers ActiveProduct supports the flow of critical information between all levels of the organisation - from each individual team member to the highest-level executive - fostering collaboration and highly informed decision-making throughout the product life cycle
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 12 Dec 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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As a result, BorgWarner has been able to establish processes that ensure consistency and help avoid time consuming and costly delays.
ActiveProduct is also playing a critical role in BorgWarner's relationship with its suppliers by increasing accountability through the real-time sharing of critical project information.
BorgWarner is a product leader in highly engineered components and systems for vehicle powertrain applications worldwide.
The company operates manufacturing and technical facilities in 43 locations in 14 countries.
Combined 2003 sales were $3 billion.
BorgWarner customers include Ford, DaimlerChrysler, General Motors, Toyota, Volkswagen Group, Hyundai/Kia, Renault/Nissan, Honda, PSA Group, Caterpillar and Navistar International.
"Framework has provided us with a cost effective solution to securely connect our globally dispersed teams, suppliers and customers with the latest project details.
This has led to more efficient, reliable processes and improved our execution internally and externally", said BorgWarner Vice President of Information Technology Joe Falco.
"We have seen a tremendous increase in requests for the software as word of ActiveProduct spreads through our organisation.
This is a strong validation of Framework's solution and our employees' commitment to be the most efficient supplier in the automotive industry".
"We're pleased by BorgWarner's decision to deploy ActiveProduct and excited by their early successes", said Framework Technologies CEO Donald Tomkinson.
"The opportunity to work closely with BorgWarner should also benefit other ActiveProduct users as we incorporate lessons learned from one of the elite manufacturing companies in the world".
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