IBM and IBS join forces

For manufacturers and distributors that need to integrate and coordinate different ERP systems within separate sites and between their supply chain partners, a new alliance between IT giant, IBM, and supply chain software vendor, IBS, could provide the solution.

For large, global manufacturing and distribution organisations that want to integrate and coordinate their different ERP systems within separate sites, and between supply chain partners to enable integrated supply chain management (SCM) and order fulfilment, a new alliance between IT giant, IBM, and supply chain software vendor, IBS, could provide the answer. IBS and IBM will jointly market, sell and install the integrated systems worldwide, with IBM’s consultancy arm, IBM Global Services, providing customisation and integration services to clients, and IBS supplying its Virtual Enterprise, ERP and supply chain management software.