For Immediate Release
Lufthansa Cargo Selects SPImpact: Balanced Scorecard Solution of EBM-Solutions
Leading
application to drive enhanced corporate strategy development/implementation
VELDDRIEL and FRANKFURT AM MAIN -May 29, 2002- EBM-Solutions today announced that Lufthansa Cargo has selected SPImpact: Balanced Scorecard formerly known as Gentia Balanced Scorecard, to automate its internal balanced scorecard project and significantly improve value and strategic insight for its management. The solution will be deployed across the business' European Headquarters in Frankfurt am Main. Plans call for further expansion of the system rollout to operational sites in 31 countries throughout the world. Lufthansa Cargo markets and handles the transportation of cargo and mail in the Lufthansa Group.
"SPImpact: Balanced Scorecard Application will enable us to monitor business performance much more effectively, enhancing the value of reporting systems for Lufthansa Cargo," said Marcus Niedermeyer, Project Leader - MIS, Lufthansa Cargo. "In addition, EBM-Solutions has helped us to competently tailor the application to our specific needs and implement it rapidly."
"Today's news reflects the growing acceptance of Balanced Scorecard software and SPImpact: Balanced Scorecard in particular," said Otto Roem, Managing Partner of EBM-Solutions. "More effective strategy development has become a top priority for many companies. We are excited to be part of this strategic direction, and are committed to continuously deliver best-in-class management information software and services to provide our clients a true competitive edge."
About EBM-Solutions BV
EBM-Solutions is a distributor of SPImpact: Balanced Scorecard and other Open Ratings products covering the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Switzerland. (www.openratings.com) EBM-Solutions consults, implements and supports a wide variety of Business Intelligence solutions. With its consultancy that focuses on the complete integration of the Business Intelligence tool within an organization, EBM-Solutions distinguishes itself from traditional Business Intelligence vendors. For more information, visit www.ebm-solutions.com or send e-mail to info@ebm-solutions.com.
About Lufthansa Cargo AG
Lufthansa Cargo markets and handles the transportation of cargo and mail in the Lufthansa Group. It augments its own air services with trucking services or flights operated jointly with partner carriers. In the international scheduled airfreight business, Lufthansa Cargo is the frontrunner among the IATA carriers. As a logistics services provider, it is setting new standards with new products in the form of time-definite services ensuring shipment delivery within specified timeframes, to the highest quality and with performance guarantees. It is also expanding direct contacts with customers through call centres and e-booking of cargo capacity on the web. Lufthansa Cargo is Worldwide Number One in international scheduled airfreight business. For more information, visit http://www.lufthansa-cargo.de/.