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Linking with suppliers electronically. (News & Notes).

By Thilmany, Jean
Publication: Mechanical Engineering-CIME
Date: Wednesday, May 1 2002

The aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce plc of London, which also makes marine engines and land-based turbines, has integrated more than 180 of its suppliers on an Internet-based system called Supplypass, which connects manufacturers, suppliers, and customers.

Rolls-Royce uses the exchange

to find suppliers and assign projects as well as to collaborate on projects. The Internet exchange is from Exostar of Herndon, Va. The manufacturer is currently transmitting electronic planning schedules, goods receipts, reports, and invoices over the connection, said Richard Harris, program manager at Exostar for Rolls-Royce. An additional 150 of his company's suppliers will use the service soon.

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