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VALOGIX INVITED TO SPEAK AT APICS ALBANY/CAPITAL DISTRICT MEETING
Saratoga Springs, NY - Valogix a business solutions software company specializing in inventory planning and optimization has been invited to speak at the up coming APICS Professional Development Meeting (PDM) in April. The meeting is being held on the evening of April 14th in Latham, NY. The local APICS chapter (ACAP), has been very active in providing opportunities for resource management professionals to keep abreast of the latest techniques and systems in their industries. These events provide a means for networking and mutual exchange of problems and ideas in the field of resource management.
Richard Vaccaro, President and CEO of Valogix will be speaking to the members. His topic will focus on the advancements and stages of maturity in inventory planning and optimization. According to Richard, "There is a strong growing utilization of advanced planning tools in companies of all sizes and industries." The main uses for Valogix solutions are Finished Goods Inventories, Maintenance Repair and Operations Parts and Supplies, and Aftermarket Service Parts and Supplies. Vaccaro further added, "that as an example, it is estimated that service organizations hold over $150 billion in parts inventories in the U.S. alone. By using advanced planning solutions like those offered by Valogix, that amount could be reduced by $30 billion or more."
Valogix is rapidly gaining in recognition as companies are looking for easy to use solutions with high rates of return on their investment. Customers include companies in Automotive Parts and Supplies, Aviation Aftermarket Services, Frozen Foods, High Tech Service and Repair, Office Equipment, and Industrial Distribution. Additionally, Valogix offers automated tool kits that allow for rapid implementations and data exchange for users of Valogix planning solutions.
Valogix helps to improve financial performance by reducing costs and generating positive cash flow. Results generally are: a.) demand sensitive reduction in inventory of 20% or more; b.) improvement in user productivity; c.) reduction in spend on replenishment orders; d.) improvement in customer satisfaction.
About APICS:
APICS-The Educational Society for Resource Management is a not-for-profit international educational organization respected throughout the world for its education and professional certification programs. With more than 70,000 individual and corporate members in 20,000 companies worldwide, APICS is dedicated to using education to improve the business bottom line. APICS web site is http://www.apics.org
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