Partnership Targets Supplier Management For Automakers

Compiled ByTonya Vinas Boston-based Healy Hudson, a provider of supplier relationship management software, has partnered with systems integration firm Syncata to provide supplier relationship management solutions to automakers and their suppliers. Syncata, El Segundo, Calif., has a six-year relationship with American Honda and has worked with other automotive OEMs and has twice been cited with Honda's Premier Partner award. The company recently completed American Honda's Market-Oriented Vehicle Environment, a network-based collaborative solution that helps Honda balance dealer's vehicle requests against factory supply. Healy Hudson offers Impacta SRM software, which includes the ability to automate sourcing for multi-component, highly engineered materials. The company has worked for Continental Tire, Siemens, Schott Glass, and DaimlerChrysler.