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Ross Systems Announces Key Agreement with Birmingham Steel Corporation

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Atlanta-based Ross Systems, Inc., a leading supplier of business software solutions, has announced a significant agreement with Birmingham Steel Corporation, a prominent mini-mill steel producer in the United States. The agreement involves the licensing of Ross' Renaissance CS Enterprise Resource Planning and Supply Chain Management System, which will enable Birmingham Steel to streamline its operations and improve efficiency. Ross Systems, with over 35 leading metals companies as customers, has formed an alliance with these companies to expand its Renaissance CS system, which is expected to solidify its position as a leader in ERP systems for the metals sector.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ross Systems has announced a key agreement with Birmingham Steel Corporation, a leading mini-mill steel producer, to license its Renaissance CS Enterprise Resource Planning and Supply Chain Management System.
  • Birmingham Steel Corporation operates non-union mini-mills that produce steel and steel products on a low-cost basis, with operations across the United States.
  • Ross Systems has over 35 leading metals companies as customers, including Nucor Steel, The CMC Steel Group, Charter Steel, and American Steel Foundries.
  • The company has formed an alliance with a group of these companies to expand its Renaissance CS system, which will incorporate the best business practices of the steel and metal industry.
  • Ross Systems develops, markets, and supports a broad range of client/server business solutions, including financials, manufacturing, maintenance, distribution, supply chain management, and human resources applications.
  • The company's products are available for various open systems environments, including Hewlett-Packard's HP-UX, IBM's RS/6000, and Digital's Alpha architecture.
  • More than 3,000 companies around the world use business solutions from Ross Systems to run their operations.
  • Ross Systems employs 580 professionals in offices around the world to serve its customers.

Statistics:

  • Ross Systems has over 35 leading metals companies as customers.
  • The company has formed an alliance with a group of these companies to expand its Renaissance CS system.
  • More than 3,000 companies around the world use business solutions from Ross Systems.
  • Ross Systems employs 580 professionals in offices around the world to serve its customers.

Sources:

  • PRNewswire, "Ross Systems Announces Key Agreement with Birmingham Steel Corporation" (July 1, 1998)
  • Ross Systems, Inc., press release, "Ross Systems Announces Agreement with Birmingham Steel Corporation" (1998)
  • Ross Systems, Inc., Web site, www.rossinc.com (accessed July 1, 1998)

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