Burlington, Mass., July
9, 2004 - Emptoris,
Inc. (www.emptoris.com), a provider of enterprise supply management
solutions for Global 5000 companies, announced today that Supply & Demand
Chain Executive named the company a “Top 100 Supply and Demand
Chain Enabling Organization.” Separately, Emptoris’ President
and CEO Avner Schneur has been named a finalist for the New England
Business and Technology Association’s (NEBATA) New England Business
and Technology Award. He will be among a group of distinguished panelists
discussing how companies optimally deploy technology to enhance effectiveness,
competitiveness and profits.
Supply & Demand Chain Executive recognized Emptoris as a
top supply and demand chain solutions provider. “The 2004
Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100 consists of providers
which can demonstrate longevity, superior industry knowledge
and expertise, a significant return on investment for customers
and continued innovation in their solutions and services offerings,” said
Supply & Demand Chain Executive Editor Andrew K. Reese.
NEBATA, an established non-profit business
association, brings together providers and users of a wide
range of technologies, and honors New England-based business
and technology leaders who have demonstrated exceptional management
and leadership. “The
New England Business and Technology Awards program recognizes
New England business and technology leaders who have made significant
strides in the development, deployment or utilization of technology,” said
Thomas Hopcroft, president, NEBATA. “The Awards shine a
spotlight on business and technology leaders who focus on technology
as an enabler of business productivity and profitability. We
congratulate Avner Schneur.”
"Emptoris is honored to be recognized by both Supply & Demand
Chain Executive and NEBATA," said Avner Schneur, President
and CEO of Emptoris. "These accolades reinforce both the
significant growth Emptoris has enjoyed and our position as a
market leader. In addition, they demonstrate our ongoing commitment
to providing sophisticated, high value solutions to our customers."
About Emptoris
Emptoris is a provider of powerful enterprise supply management
solutions for Global 5000 companies. Through Emptoris 5, a
suite of Web-based supply management solutions, enterprises
are able to drive millions of dollars in bottom-line savings,
execute savings initiatives faster, and improve the productivity
of their procurement and supply management teams. Emptoris
customers include American Express, Boeing, Cigna, Fleet Financial
Corporation, GlaxoSmithKline, Keyspan, Motorola, Owens Corning
and Samsung America. Emptoris, a privately held company, is
headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts. For additional
information, please visit http://www.emptoris.com.
About Supply & Demand
Chain Executive
Supply & Demand Chain Executive is a bi-monthly business
magazine aimed at uniting the intelligence, news and tools necessary
to steer the supply and demand chain management professional
and business executive through the complicated, yet critical,
world of supply and demand chain management. With hard-hitting
analysis, viewpoints and unbiased case studies, Supply & Demand
Chain Executive will uncover each aspect of the new supply and
demand chain to keep readers on the leading edge, the frontline
and the profit zone.
About NEBATA
The New England Business and Technology Association is a non-profit
business association that brings together providers and users
of technology in business, education and government to foster
knowledge-sharing and business development in a professional
environment. Programs hosted by the New England Business and
Technology Association explore critical issues and opportunities
at the intersection of business and technology. Our focus is
on "technology-enabled business," specifically the
emerging technologies that are transforming business today,
and the impact they will have in the near future. Continuing
series include the Leadership Roundtable, New England Business
and Technology Awards, Critical Issues Series, and unique programs
focusing on the Financial Services, Health & Life Sciences,
and Retail & Logistics industries. These initiatives support
the overall vitality of the New England economy. For more information,
visit www.nebata.org.
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