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Automation Associates, Inc. (AAI), a leading provider of simulation solutions for the global supply chain, announced today that it’s presentation "Using Simulation to Optimize Wave Planning & Daily Operations in the Distribution Facility" has been selected for the 2006 Conference-at-a-Click (CaC). The program was originally presented at the 2006 Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Annual Conference in San Antonio. CaC brings users instant and unlimited access to the most popular educational sessions from various events. Information to access AAI's presentation will be available soon.
Blue Mine Group, a firm specializing in the rapid growth of emerging technology companies, today announced it has entered a strategic alliance with Automation Associates, Inc. (AAI), a leading provider of simulation solutions for the global supply chain. AAI has granted Blue Mine Group exclusive, worldwide rights to market and sell its Restaurant Modeling Studio™ (RMS) simulation software product.
Read the full Blue Mine Group release
Automation Associates, Inc. (AAI), a leading provider of simulation solutions for the global supply chain, announced today that Fresh Direct, LLC, has selected AAI’s simulation modeling software and services to help build and improve operations efficiency within its 300,000 sq. ft. facility in Long Island City, New York. Fresh Direct will utilize simulation modeling to analyze and update its order fulfillment system.
Read the full Fresh Direct release
Automation Associates, Inc. (AAI), a leading provider of simulation solutions for the global supply chain, announced today that Starbucks Coffee Company (Nasdaq: SBUX) has licensed its Restaurant Modeling Studio™ (RMS) simulation software to help measure and validate the impact of strategic operations decisions. Starbucks intends to use the RMS software as an analytical tool to assess the effect new product development concepts and facility changes have on speed of service.
Read the full Starbucks release
Healthcare professionals now can create accurate "what-if" scenarios for emergency departments, operating rooms, admissions departments, clinical labs and ancillary services with the industry's newest simulation modeling software, Healthcare Modeling Studio™ (HMS). Introduced by Automation Associates, Inc., a leading provider of simulation solutions, HMS allows users to forecast and analyze the impact of large-scale planning and process improvement decisions prior to making capital investments. The company unveiled the new product at the Society for Health Systems Management Engineering Forum and Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference & Exhibition in Dallas, Texas.
Read the full Healthcare Modeling Studio release
AAI has moved into a new, larger facility in the business district of downtown Nashville to accommodate its growing staff. The regional office is now located at:
500 Church Street
AAI is pleased to announce the acquisition of Simulation Modeling Services, LLC (SMS), a consulting and software solutions provider serving the healthcare, manufacturing, material handling, distribution and service industries. Rainer Dronzek, Founder and President of SMS, has been appointed Vice President of AAI and will head a new regional office in Chicago, Illinois. The merger of the two companies combines the industry leadership of AAI in the supply chain arena with the expertise and reputation of SMS in its chosen markets, particularly healthcare.
Read the full SMS acquisition release
December 13, 2006 – Automation Associates, Inc.'s presentation selected for 2006 Conference-at-a-Click
Posting gives public access to AAI presentation
February 13, 2006 – Blue Mine Group Enters Strategic Alliance with Automation Associates, Inc. (AAI)
Partnership grants exclusive worldwide rights to market and sell AAI’s Restaurant Modeling Studio™
January 16, 2006 - Online Grocer, Fresh Direct, Partners with Automation Associates to Improve Operations Efficiency through Simulation
Modeling Becomes Essential Part of Facility Planning and Upgrades Process
November 15, 2005 - AAI & TranSystems: A Winning Combination
Read the full letter from President & Founder Randall Gibson
June 15, 2005 - Automation Associates Licenses Simulation Software to Starbucks
Restaurant Modeling Studio™ Helps Leading Coffee Retailer Validate and Measure the Impact of Strategic Planning Decisions
Learn more about AAI's Restaurant Modeling Studio
February 14, 2005 - Automation Associates Launches Healthcare Modeling Studio™ Software
January 4, 2004: Automation Associates Expands Nashville Office
Nashville, TN 37219
Toll free number: (866) 566-5746
Office: (615) 313-7773
Fax: (615) 313-7774
December 6, 2004: Automation Associates Acquires Simulation Modeling Services (SMS) and Opens Chicago Office
June 15, 2004: New Staff Additions: AAI is pleased to announce the addition of Ms. Amy Brown and Mr. Brian Mascarenhas to our professional staff. Ms. Brown, who recently joined AAI's Nashville office as a Simulation Analyst, received her MS in Industrial Engineering from Virginia Tech. She has previous experience in industrial engineering and simulation at Johnson Controls and Michelin North America. Mr. Mascarenhas, who recently received his BS from the University of California at Berkeley with degrees in both Computer Science and Philosophy, joined AAI's San Diego office as a Solutions Developer.
June 1, 2004: Automation Associates Inc. (AAI) is pleased to announce that they are now an authorized Representative for the AutoMod
and AutoSched (r) simulation modeling products from Brooks Automation. AAI has over 20 man-years of cumulative experience using these products for consulting engagements, and can now offer our clients a single source for both consulting and product sales.
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