Quintiq News Feed

AkzoNobel Powder Coatings: Multiple sites, one schedule!

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600

AkzoNobel Powder Coatings, the world’s largest producer of powder coating and a leader in the field of powder coating technology will now carry out the scheduling for all seven of its sites in Europe as if they formed a single operation, using Quintiq Planning Software.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines selects Quintiq for Pilot and Simulator Planning

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500

After a thorough selection process KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) has chosen Quintiq for an advanced pilot transition, vacation and simulator planning system. The new system will replace the current legacy systems that are no longer compliant with the KLM IT standards.

P&O Ferrymasters drive down haulage costs and gain competitive advantage with help from the Quintiq Planning Solution

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500

P&O Ferrymasters, one of Europe’s leading providers of tailor-made transportation and logistics services, have achieved a significant reduction in empty mileage, cut haulage costs and simplified pan-European freight forwarding operations. The Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) software solution from Quintiq was fully cost-justified within the first half year of operation.

Radio France Thinks Strategically and Selects Quintiq Solution for Advanced, Long-term Planning

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The Quintiq solution will schedule all of Radio France's production personnel and resources and will support the company’s long-term, strategic programming decision making. Quintiq was the sole vendor that could provide a standard but highly flexible planning solution that could be fully configured to Radio France’s specific needs.

Quintiq Signs On as Platinum Sponsor of the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference 2011

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Quintiq, a leading provider of Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) solutions today announced that it will be a Platinum Sponsor of the upcoming Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference, set to take place in London, UK, September 14-15. The two-day program will include presentations by Gartner analysts, success stories from the field and roundtables aimed at sharing best practices from companies’ own experiences.

FNsteel Completes its Second and Third Quintiq Implementation – Integrates Quintiq Company Planner and Additional Quintiq Scheduler to its Existing Quintiq Landscape

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 02:20:00 -0500

FNsteel, formerly Ovako Wire and a leading European manufacturer of quality wire products, has gone live with two additional Quintiq planning solutions: Company Planner and Metal Scheduler for continuous casting. With Quintiq, FNsteel has improved production efficiency and is now able to offer superior customer service by consistently delivering orders on time.

LLR Partners and NewSpring Capital Invest in Quintiq, Supporting its Continued Drive for Market Leadership

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 02:20:00 -0500

Quintiq and Philadelphia-area private equity firms LLR Partners and NewSpring Capital announced today that the firms have made a significant minority investment in the company with the remaining ownership held by Quintiq’s founders and employees. The well-established Quintiq management team remains in place to continue steering the company as it has successfully done since its founding in 1997

Running to Time – Integrated Rail Freight Scheduling

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Scheduling rail freight requires highly detailed planning, all of which is liable to delays. Dutch-based freight planning specialist Quintiq, however, has come up with a system to configure locomotives, crews and checks into an integrated platform. Rowan Watt-Pringle discovers how Quintiq's software overcomes the intricacies of visualising and pre-empting unforeseen events.

Quintiq joins Best Managed Companies of 2011

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 02:20:00 -0500

For the second time in a row, Quintiq is listed among the 45 best managed companies in the Netherlands. Quintiq has proven to have a powerful management team and a thorough and sustainable business strategy.

Quintiq Launches Demand Planner Tool Enabling Accurate Demand Forecasting

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 02:20:00 -0500

With Demand Planner, Quintiq now provides a complete planning suite for manufacturing companies that encompasses all planning horizons from daily scheduling to strategic planning.

Italian Textile Manufacturer Loro Piana Chooses Quintiq to Improve Productivity and Delivery Performance

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Loro Piana Textile Division will use the Quintiq solution to increase productivity in this core department and to improve its delivery performance. TRIM Informatica will be integration partner.

SNCB Logistics Selects Quintiq and Ab Ovo for Full Resource Planning Cycle

Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The planning solution can be implemented in a relatively short time frame because it combines the benefits of already available rail specific functionality with the possibility to quickly model customer specific wishes ensuring a 100% fit.

Quintiq Invites Italian Companies to Advanced Planning and Scheduling Executive Meetings in Brescia and Rome

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Part of the annual Quintiq Executive Series, these meetings are opportunities for companies interested in advanced planning and scheduling solutions to speak with Quintiq customers and hear first-hand their experiences. The events also provide a chance to meet with industry leaders and Quintiq executives.

Quintiq Posts Record-Breaking Revenues, Projects 40% Growth in 2011

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500

CEO Victor Allis attributes success to global expansion, Fortune 500 business wins in new markets such as North America, Gartner industry recognition and continued growing demand from international markets.

Italian Steel Manufacturer Acciaierie Bertoli Safau (ABS) Chooses Quintiq Solutions to Improve Productivity and Delivery Performance

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500

With this project, ABS aims to gain traceability and visibility into its supply chain and flexibility in production, enabling ABS to improve productivity, delivery performance and customer service.

Royal Flying Doctor Service Integrates Departments and Improves Prime Resource Utilisation with Quintiq Solutions

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600

The more efficient planning enabled by Quintiq enables RFDS to better utilise its resources to ensure that the people who need treatment are able to receive it in a timely fashion. With a single, integrated planning system, RFDS managers now have constant up-to-date information about resource availability – crucial when providing emergency care.

Vlisco reduces lead time by fifty percent with Quintiq Company Planner

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600

For a long time, planning was performed manually at the textiles company Vlisco. However, with approximately four hundred concurrent orders and twenty five different treatments per order, this became increasingly difficult.

AkzoNobel Powder Coatings choose Quintiq Scheduler to help increase productivity and reduce inventory

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 21:24:00 -0600

World leading powder coatings manufacturer, AkzoNobel Powder Coatings today announced that the Quintiq Scheduler solution has been selected to support production planning across all AkzoNobel Powder Coatings facilities in Europe.

Canadian National Railway Company selects Quintiq Transportation and Logistics Planning Solution

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:12:00 -0600

CN, Canada’s largest freight railroad, marks another multi-million dollar deal for Quintiq in North America in 2010.

Webinar Quintiq and Involvation on Sales and Operations Planning

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 02:30:00 -0600

Quintiq, a provider of advanced planning and scheduling software (APS), and Involvation will host a webinar on Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP). During the webinar, you will learn about the maturity of S&OP and why many companies shun this subject.

DHL SmartTrucks powered by Quintiq technology

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0600

DHL Express Germany now operates its SmartTruck vehicles using Quintiq technology in Cologne/Bonn region after successfully testing them in Berlin.

Quintiq Expands in North America, Opens 2nd U.S. Office in San Francisco

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 02:46:00 -0600

Quintiq, a leading provider of Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) and supply chain optimization solutions, today announced the expansion of its North American operations with a second U.S. office located in San Francisco.

Steel manufacturer Outokumpu chooses Quintiq Macro Planner for its European plants

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 09:48:00 -0500

Quintiq, a leading provider of Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) solutions, today announced that Outokumpu, a global leader in stainless steel manufacturing, has selected the Quintiq Macro Planner solution to support operations planning in its manufacturing facilities and service centers throughout Europe.

Quintiq marks significant presence with the official launch of its Global Development Centre and Regional HQ for South East Asia

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 06:57:00 -0500

Quintiq, a global leader in delivering Advanced Planning and Scheduling; and Supply Chain Planning business software solutions today launched its Global Development Centre and Regional HQ for South East Asia.

Quintiq expands its logistics division, signing on former Director of PTV AG Dr. Joachim Schmidt

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 08:54:00 -0500

Quintiq, a leading provider of advanced planning and scheduling (APS) and supply chain optimization software solutions, has acquired Dr. Joachim Schmidt for the expansion of its logistics division.

Quintiq Announces Dual Headquarters in North America and Europe

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Quintiq, a global leader delivering APS and SCP business software solutions, announced today its plan to operate dual headquarters in order to support the growth of its North American business.

WWL Maximizes Vessel Space Utilization with Quintiq Cargo Planning Solution

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 02:05:00 -0500

Each year Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL), one of the leading providers of global factory-to-dealer transport solutions, transports more than 4.3 million vehicles and 350 tons of complex cargo – rail cars, power generators, and mining equipment – between ports in all five continents

Quintiq scales up sales & operations planning with new release of its Macro Planner solution

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 03:56:00 -0500

Quintiq, a leading provider of Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) solutions, today announced the release of version 8.0 of its Macro Planner solution.

Leading Swedish rail cargo operator Green Cargo steams ahead with new planning and scheduling solution

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 01:56:00 -0500

ICT solution provider Ab Ovo modeled and implemented an advanced planning solution from Quintiq, integrating the planning and scheduling of 433 locomotives, 750 shunters and 950 drivers.

Brazilian power distribution company Elektro goes live with Quintiq planning software

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 02:35:00 -0500

Quintiq, a leading provider of Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) solutions, today announced that Elektro, one of the largest and most innovative power distribution companies in Brazil has gone live with the Quintiq Field Resource APS.

Quintiq Named as a Visionary in 2010 Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 03:11:00 -0500

Quintiq, a leading supplier of advanced planning, scheduling and supply chain planning solutions, announced today Gartner placed Quintiq as a Visionary in its Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning (SCP) for Process Automation, 2010* report.

PANSA to install Quintiq workforce planning solution

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500

PANSA, the air navigation service provider (ANSP) in Poland, has awarded a contract to Quintiq to provide its integrated Quintiq Workforce Planning Solution for Air Traffic Control.

Quintiq and Involvation partner to offer enhanced S&OP capabilities

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Quintiq, a leading global provider of Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) solutions, and Involvation, a leading Supply Chain Management consulting firm, today announced a partnership agreement covering joint Supply Chain Management Improvement initiatives.

LSG Sky Chefs-Brahim Improves Operational Efficiency with Quintiq Solution

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The LSG Sky Chefs group is the global leader in airline catering and management of in-flight services.

Quintiq customer case study cited in Aberdeen Group report: Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) for Synchronized Planning and Performance

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Quintiq, a leading provider of Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) solutions, joined forces with the Aberdeen Group in getting the report on “Sales and Operations Planning: Strategies for Managing Complexity within Global Supply Chains” published.

ArcelorMittal Jubail relies on Siemens Industrial Solution and Quintiq to realize their future shopfloor and scheduling system

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Port Kembla Coal Terminal maximizes throughput with Quintiq solutions

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Quintiq, a leading provider of Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) solutions, announced that Port Kembla Coal Terminal (PKCT) is already realizing bottom-line benefits from the Quintiq integrated operational planning solution, which went live at PKCT in February.

Quintiq releases new version of Company Planner with advanced supply chain optimization capabilities and productivity enhancements

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:40:00 -0500

Quintiq, a leading provider of Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) solutions, today announced the release of version 5.0 of its Company Planner solution.

Quintiq forms expert team in Malaysia to launch new global online marketing initiative

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Quintiq, a leading provider of Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) solutions, is launching a worldwide online marketing initiative targeting all online platforms, including the Quintiq website and blog, varied social media, and online advertising.

Meneba solves complex bill of material planning using Quintiq

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 03:33:00 -0500

Van Dijk says the main advantage of the Quintiq system is the speed with which the company is now able to make decisions
with regard to the types of corn that must be blended as well as the way in which the end product is produced.

P&O Ferrymasters selects Quintiq to optimize operations and support expanded service offering

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Quintiq, a leading provider of Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) solutions, today announced that P&O Ferrymasters, a prominent European provider of integrated asset-based and non-asset-based road and intermodal freight management solutions, has chosen Quintiq software to handle all aspects of the company's planning.

Quintiq expands further: Opening of first Italian office

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Leading advanced planning and scheduling software supplier Quintiq announces today that it has opened an office in Rome to support the growing demand for Quintiq solutions across the Italian business market.

Quintiq optimizes European outbound transport planning at Saint-Gobain Flat Glass Division

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Saint-Gobain Glass Logistics (SGGL) has selected Quintiq, a leading provider of Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) software solutions, to optimize SGGL’s European transport flows.

Quintiq wins Best Managed Company 2010 award

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Deloitte, TiasNimbas Business School, Chamber of Commerce, employers’ organizations and Management Team select 45 winners

Quintiq highlighted in Leading Industry Analyst Firm’s supply chain planning process innovation

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Quintiq, a leading provider of Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) solutions, is pleased to announce that leading analyst firm Gartner Inc., has included Quintiq in a select group of companies that provide supply chain planning (SCP) process innovation.

Sapa Heat Transfer AB Selects Quintiq Planning Solution to Optimize its Supply Chain and Production

Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Quintiq, a leading provider of Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) solutions, today announced that Sapa Heat Transfer AB will deploy the Quintiq Company Planner solution at its plant in Finspang, Sweden.

Quintiq Launches Workforce Planner at Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons

Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Quintiq, a leading provider of Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) solutions, today announced that the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has begun using the Quintiq Workforce Planner, an employee scheduling software solution to plan staffing assignments for its worldwide program of inspection missions.

Quintiq lands contract with US FAA

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the air navigation service provider (ANSP) responsible for controlling all airspace in the USA, has awarded a contract to Quintiq for Air Traffic Control employee scheduling with the integrated Quintiq Workforce Planning Solution.

Premier Global Defence Company BAE Systems uses Quintiq Logistics Planner for military logistics

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Quintiq, a leading provider of Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) solutions, today announced that it has signed a contract with BAE Systems, the premier global defence, security and aerospace company, to supply BAE Systems Insyte with Quintiq’s Logistics Planner.

Quintiq supports integrated planning process at SIG Combibloc

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600

SIG Combibloc, one of the world’s leading system suppliers of carton packaging solutions and filling machines for beverages and food, has again opted for Quintiq software.