Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS), the worldwide information technology (IT) services and solutions company, has selected MCA Solutions’ award-winning Service Planning and Optimization (SPO™) software to enhance the technology support and maintenance services it provides to customers.
A well-known leader in IT outsourcing and infrastructure services, Unisys leverages globally standardized service delivery capabilities to support customers in all regions the company serves.
"A strong services business requires a sophisticated parts planning solution," said Bob Britt, director, global business solutions, Service Supply Chain Operations, Unisys. "We evaluated every major solution on the market, and MCA’s advanced modeling capability and ability to easily manage spare parts across our global network made MCA the clear choice."
Unisys will upgrade from its current planning systems to MCA’s advanced, OnDemand offering, which boasts:
- Composite forecasting – which blends historical demand, installed base and service entitlements, and causal data based on data availability and product lifecycle stage
- Multi-echelon, multi-indenture inventory optimization – to determine what to stock, at what location, and at what level of the service bill of materials (BOM)
- Risk-based tactical planning – which prioritizes all orders and expedites based on the impact to the overall tactical and strategic plans
- Ease of use – making it easy for planners to prioritize decisions and execute
In addition, Unisys will outsource hosting of the OnDemand application to MCA’s secure, high-availability data center with 24/7 support.
"Unisys has an impressive track record in delivering strong service offerings to its customers," said Bob Salvucci, president and CEO of MCA Solutions. "Our solution will give Unisys new ability to offer even more competitive service offerings, enhance operational efficiency and manage service delivery costs."
MCA Solutions has won more competitive deals in 2008 than any other company in the service parts planning arena. Unisys joins MCA’s impressive and growing list of well-known customers, which includes Cisco Systems, Boeing, Rockwell Collins, Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Navy.
For more information on MCA Solutions, please visit www.mcasolutions.com.
About Unisys
Unisys is a worldwide information technology services and solutions company. We provide consulting, systems integration, outsourcing and infrastructure services, combined with powerful enterprise server technology. We specialize in helping clients use information to create efficient, secure business operations that allow them to achieve their business goals. Our consultants and industry experts work with clients to understand their business challenges and create greater visibility into critical linkages throughout their operations. For more information, visit www.unisys.com.
About MCA Solutions
MCA Solutions’ award-winning service parts planning and optimization software helps aerospace and defense, high-tech and capital equipment companies of all sizes transform their service supply chains into bottom-line business drivers, by reducing inventory, lowering support costs and improving service levels to maximize customer satisfaction. MCA Solutions is a privately held company headquartered in Philadelphia, and can be reached at www.mcasolutions.com or (215) 717-2180.
MCA Solutions, Service Planning and Optimization Suite and SPO are trademarks of MCA Solutions, Inc.