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COVANSYS
COMPLETES $1.5 MILLION SAP IMPLEMENTATION FOR CARTON SERVICE,
INC.
Technology
Services Firm Also Selected to Outsource New System's
Application Maintenance and Infrastructure Support
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI (February 11, 2002) -- Covansys, (Nasdaq: CVNS)
a
global consulting and technology services company, today announced the
completion of a $1.5 million contract in which Covansys implemented an
enterprise-wide solution to address critical business process issues
on behalf of Shelby, Ohio-based Carton Service, Inc. (CSI).
Covansys, which has significant SAP implementation experience, particularly
in the automotive and discrete manufacturing industries, was further
selected to handle the outsourcing of the new SAP system's application
maintenance and infrastructure support.
Established in 1926, CSI provides services for the design, layout, manufacturing
and processing of high-quality folding cartons as well as contract packaging
services to a wide range of customers. CSI selected Covansys to configure
and implement an SAP R/3 suite of modules designed to not only automate
CSI's entire supply chain, but also to Web-enable new customer service
functions.
"Covansys provided us with a cutting edge, enterprise-wide solution that
allowed us to better service our customers by integrating multiple business processes,
including: order-to-cash, production planning, requisition-to-payment, financial
accounting, enterprise controlling, inventory warehouse control, and product
line profitability," said Mike Robinette, vice president of operations,
Carton Service. "The integration of our processes significantly increased
our ability to quickly respond to customer needs and evaluate efficiencies in
production."
Covansys also helped the carton manufacturer innovate and develop new
Web-enabled service offerings that allow CSI clients to check on their
inventory and order status via the Internet.
"CSI's new enterprise-wide solution will allow them to further develop their
business by venturing into the e-commerce arena," said Frank Snyder, vice
president of the Covansys SAP Practice. "It is also fully scalable, enabling
them to quickly and efficiently respond to increased business volume. The end
result is an integrated, real-time information system designed to improve competitive
advantage by increasing efficiency and customer service, while effectively managing
costs." Covansys has a decade-long track record of success in managing outsourcing
for more than four-dozen top companies, including Ford Motor Company
and
Henry Ford Health Systems.
About Covansys Corporation
Headquartered in Michigan, Covansys Corporation (Nasdaq: CVNS) is a global
consulting and technology services company specializing in integration
services, industry-specific solutions and strategic outsourcing. Our
clients gain competitive advantage by leveraging our unique on-site,
off-site, offshore delivery capability to achieve rapid deployment, world-class
quality and reduced costs. Since its founding in 1985, Covansys has successfully
delivered an array of innovative and cost-effective business and technical
solutions to leaders in the private and public sector. Our 4,800 employees
offer a professional heritage spanning Old World legacy
systems and the New Economy's leading-edge technologies. Covansys has
more than 30 locations worldwide, including six development centers.
The company's three wholly owned SEI CMM® Level 5 development
centers in India give it one of the largest offshore capabilities among
U.S.-based technology services providers. Covansys was named one of the
top 500 solution providers in North America in 2001 by VARBusiness magazine.
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Morrissey & Company
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Ed
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