Transportation equipment industry
At Ford Motor Company's E2K Process Leadership Exposition, held in Detroit, irista demonstrated its capabilities in supply chain execution and event management, leveraging open standards and XML technologies to improve supply chain efficiency and competitiveness. The event showcased irista's iristaFulfill product, which enables clients to efficiently
Transportation equipment industry
Senator John McCain, chairman of the commerce committee, has criticized the voluntary recall of Firestone tyres as inadequate, urging the federal government to push for a wider recall. The recall, focused on four southern states, may fail to protect consumers, McCain said. Consumer safety groups, including Public Citizen and Safetyforum.
Transportation equipment industry
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been investigating the safety of Firestone ATX, ATX II, and Wilderness tires after receiving 270 complaints, including reports of 46 deaths and 80 injuries. Bridgestone/Firestone, the manufacturer of the tires, will recall approximately 20 million all-terrain tires used on sport utility
Transportation equipment industry
Ford Motor Company and QUALCOMM Incorporated have jointly created a new company, Wingcast, to develop and deliver wireless mobility and information services for cars and trucks. Wingcast will offer state-of-the-art telematics services, including voice, entertainment, Internet access, and safety services, to global consumers. The new company will work with leading
Transportation equipment industry
Ford Motor Company, a leading automotive manufacturer, has implemented Engineering Animation, Inc.'s (EAI) VisFactory solution suite, comprising FactoryCAD and FactoryFLOW, to enhance its factory design and analysis capabilities. By leveraging these solutions, Ford aims to reduce design time, improve efficiency, and minimize costly delays and overruns. EAI'
Transportation equipment industry
Harel Kodesh, a veteran technology executive, has been appointed president and CEO of Wingcast, a joint venture between Ford Motor Company and QUALCOMM Incorporated. Kodesh will lead the development and delivery of integrated wireless services that will shape the next generation of automotive intelligence through seamless wireless connectivity with various
Transportation equipment industry
Vastera, a leading provider of solutions for global trade management, has announced a significant merger with Ford Motor Company's U.S. Customs Operations. The partnership, which includes a 10-year agreement, enables Vastera to provide Ford with global trade managed services, including managing import and export trade processes in
Transportation equipment industry
eRoom Technology, a leading provider of digital workplaces for the extended enterprise, has announced the closure of a $21 million round of financing. The proceeds from this financing will enable eRoom Technology to continue investing in sales, marketing, and development efforts, capitalizing on the growing demand for its eRoom digital
Transportation equipment industry
Tom Mattia, a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience, has been appointed as the leader of EDS' Global Communications organization, effective July 27. Mattia replaces John Lacopo, who retired earlier this month. Mattia's unique blend of international business experience, public service, journalism, and public relations
Transportation equipment industry
Ford Motor Company has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2000, revealing a 17th consecutive quarter of improved operating earnings. The company posted a record $2.7 billion in operating profits, a 10% increase from the same period in 1999. Revenues reached a new high of $44.
Transportation equipment industry
Ford Motor Company is set to incur one-time charges of approximately $5.3 billion in the second quarter of 2000, primarily due to the distribution of Visteon Corporation's 100 percent interest to Ford shareholders and extensive business reviews in Europe. The charges reflect the company's efforts
Transportation equipment industry
As the global auto industry undergoes its most significant consolidation since the 1920s, a widening strategic gap appears to be emerging between two of the world's largest carmakers: Ford Motor Company and General Motors. While GM pursues a network of international partners, Ford has opted for outright acquisitions
