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Preactor partners with Epic Data

   The Preactor Group, a developer of production planning and scheduling software (APS), has entered a partnership with Epic Data International.
   Andy Willis, chief operating officer of Preactor North America, said the company would benefit from Epic Data’s experience in industries such as aerospace and defense, automotive and heavy equipment. “Epic Data has deep experience in multiple industries and combining IntegraMES with Preactor can deliver valuable insight into a company’s production planning,” he said.
   Frequently integrated with ERP and supply chain management solutions, Preactor’s technology is used by more than 4,000 small, midsized and large multinational companies located in 75 countries.
   Epic Data’s solutions synchronize supply chain and production activities to achieve real-time visibility of manufacturing metrics that reduces cycle times and costs, optimizes production planning and control, and boosts quality and efficiency.

Chris Gillis

Located in the Washington, D.C. area, Chris Gillis primarily reports on regulatory and legislative topics that impact cross-border trade. He joined American Shipper in 1994, shortly after graduating from Mount St. Mary’s College in Emmitsburg, Md., with a degree in international business and economics.