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Auburn University Receives Million Dollar
Software And Services Donation
Chainalytics and i2 Technologies Jointly Assist in Bringing Supply Chain Strategy
Education to the University
Auburn - May 11, 2006 - Auburn University announced today a donation of software, training and education services from i2 Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: ITWO) and Chainalytics LLC to the logistics program in the College of Business.
The million dollar software and service donation comes after an exhaustive search for a technology partner that included discussions with industry experts and extensive literature reviews.
The faculty in the logistics program identified i2's Supply Chain Strategist as a leading planning tool that it believes will help fulfill the strategic vision of the program. The gift of the i2 software is complemented by Chainalytics' contribution of services to support installation, training and curriculum development.
"The i2 technology will be a key ingredient connecting classroom experience to actual practice," said Paul Bobrowski, dean of the College of Business. "The value to our students will ultimately be reflected with the impact that they are able to make in the workplace."
Auburn University alumnus and Chainalytics President and CEO Mike Kilgore was instrumental in bringing together Auburn University and i2 to make this donation a reality.
"The ability to apply advanced decision sciences effectively is a key differentiator for graduates entering today's supply chain market," Kilgore said. "Auburn University is well known for its excellence in logistics education, and we are confident that the introduction of this software into the classroom will only advance their leadership."
i2's Supply Chain Strategist is a scenario-based strategic planning tool that supports key strategic decisions at each stage of the supply chain, from raw materials procurement through finished goods distribution.
"i2 is proud to be chosen by Auburn University because of the breadth of the school's logistics program. Chainalytics is extremely knowledgeable about Supply Chain Network Optimization, so their expertise, combined with the i2 solution, enables Auburn to offer students the opportunity to learn first-hand through real-world simulations, better preparing them for future employment," said Donna McAllister, channel sales manager, i2 Global Alliances.
For more than 35 years, logistics education has been a part of the Auburn University College of Business. Nearly 100 undergraduates complete the undergraduate major in logistics each year and the MBA concentration in supply chain management is now available to on-campus and distance learning students. These progressive programs provide an effective mix of theory and application, helping students prepare for the transition from classroom to workplace with leading manufacturers, 3PL and transportation firms, retailers, and consulting firms. The programs reside in the Department of Aviation Management and Logistics.
"The i2 Supply Chain Strategist software is a tremendous addition to our curriculum," said Brian Gibson, Associate Professor of Logistics. "We will use SCS in our MBA level Supply Chain Strategy course and our undergraduate Supply Chain Analysis course to help students build valuable skills in network design and facility location planning. We look forward to developing dynamic cases and related exercises around the SCS software with our colleagues from Chainalytics."
Gibson added, "We appreciate the generous gift from i2 and the efforts of Chainalytics to facilitate the donation. The commitment of both organizations to help us obtain and effectively utilize the Supply Chain Strategist software in our classes will ultimately benefit our students and their future employers. This type of industry-university relationship is the key to better preparing our supply chain leaders of the future."
About i2
i2 helps business leaders make better supply chain decisions. i2's flexible next generation solutions are designed to synchronize demand and supply across ever-changing global business networks. i2's innovative supply chain management tools and services are pervasive in a wide cross-section of industries; 20 of the AMR Research Top 25 Global Supply Chains belong to i2 customers. Learn more at www.i2.com.
About Chainalytics
Chainalytics provides leading companies advanced consulting and outsourcing services to improve supply chain performance. Specializing in the application of advanced decision sciences technology, Chainalytics supports improved strategic, tactical and operational decision-making in the areas of supply chain design, transportation planning and inventory planning. The company's powerful combination of analysis, technology and methodology enables clients to achieve and sustain double-digit cost reductions and customer service improvements, resulting in millions of dollars of value creation. Chainalytics serves mid- to large-size enterprises with complex supply chains.
About Auburn University
Auburn University is a preeminent land-grant and comprehensive research institution with more than 23,000 students and 6,500 faculty and staff. Ranked among the top 50 public universities nationally, Auburn is Alabama's largest educational institution, offering more than 230 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs. The College of Business at Auburn University is accredited at the undergraduate and graduate levels by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), the highest standard of achievement for business schools.
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