Globalization is fueling the need for just-in-time manufacturing and the ability for companies to capture, analyze and anticipate demand in real-time. Relying on Oracle, high-tech, manufacturing and distribution customers have found that they are able to create demand-driven supply networks by driving collaboration deeper with customers, suppliers and partners. Companies are finding that only Oracle offers the preferred functionality to manage end-to-end business processes, synchronize demand and supply, accommodate complex configurations quickly and turn service organizations into profit centers.

"As margins continue to shrink and global competition continues to rise, companies are under more pressure than ever to simplify and reduce the costs of doing business with suppliers, customers and partners around the world," said Oracle Vice President, Manufacturing and Distribution Industries and Supply Chain Marketing Maha Muzumdar. "As a result, we are seeing more high-tech, manufacturing and distribution companies select Oracle to help maximize profitability and build high-quality products at the lowest possible cost."

Aspen Aerogels
Aspen Aerogels is the acknowledged leader in aerogel technology, highly insulative nanoporous materials that have led to new levels of performance in oil and gas, automotive, aerospace, microelectronic, telecomm, apparel and footwear applications. Aspen Aerogels implemented Oracle(r) Applications for manufacturing, purchasing and financials to manage data in one system, react more quickly to sales and production needs, and scale for future growth.

"Oracle E-Business Suite applications have allowed us to share vital information across various departments, make fact-based decisions, and plan for our continued growth," said Aspen Aerogels Director of IT Michael McDonald.

Mueblerías Berríos
As a furniture distributor in Puerto Rico, Mueblerías Berríos invested in Oracle Applications to help the company improve its business processes and better service its customers.

"We began transforming our company to increase automation, integrate service operations and improve efficiencies," said Mueblerías Berríos Vice President Noel Berríos. "We invested in Oracle because of its full suite of integrated applications that are helping facilitate our business transformation and enabling us achieve our goal of increasing customer satisfaction."

Shide Group Co., LTD
Founded in 1992, Shide Group specializes in the manufacturing and processing of chemical-based building materials. It is the largest manufacturer of PVC products in the world, producing up to 1.2 million tons of PVC items annually, including pipes, pipefitting, sheets and related accessories.

"The Oracle E-Business Suite helped optimize our business processes so we can operate more efficiently. This strengthened our ability to adapt to market changes quickly, while extending our position as a leading chemical manufacturer," said Shide Group IT Director Li Nan.

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