Murray Energy ‘Goes Live’ with LodeOne from Optimal Solutions
Large, Privately-owned U.S. Coal Company Leverages OPTIMIZE LodeOne from Optimal Solutions to Achieve Operational Excellence, Drive Growth and Ensure Compliance
IRVING, TX – March 16, 2010 – Optimal Solutions Integration, Inc., a consulting firm and SAP partner dedicated to driving business transformation for companies and public sector organizations of all sizes, today announced the successful implementation of its OPTIMIZE LodeOne for metals and mining solution for Murray Energy Corporation, one of the largest privately owned coal companies in the U.S.
Murray Energy selected LodeOne from Optimal Solutions to help the energy company achieve operational excellence, drive growth and ensure compliance across numerous, disparate business systems and geographically dispersed operations.
“Our mission at Murray Energy Corporation is to be the safest, low-cost producer in every coal-sourcing region of the U. S. while continually striving to improve safety, efficiency, and productivity,” said Jim Turner, director of finance & IT for Murray Energy Corporation. “LodeOne has the tools we need to develop an integrated system to take our company to the next level of reporting. This solution provides a solid foundation to accommodate our existing operations and the scalability for future expansion. Optimal’s vast and diverse expertise with SAP solutions helps ensure rapid implementation and fast ROI.”
OPTIMIZE LodeOne, marketed exclusively by Optimal Solutions to midsize companies in the metals and mining industries throughout North America, is a qualified SAP® Business All-in-One partner solution preconfigured to meet the immediate and future needs of mid-market primary metals and mining companies. LodeOne features industry-specific, end-to-end functionality and is delivered by Optimal as an on-demand or on-premise solution, depending on the unique needs of the customer.
“To succeed in today’s dynamic and competitive mining industry, midsize companies must streamline and automate core business processes, adapt quickly to satisfy customers, and stay in compliance with a growing host of legal and regulatory mandates,” said Elliott Garofalo, SVP, SME practice, for Optimal Solutions Integration, Inc. “OPTIMIZE LodeOne is affordable and scalable and provides fast-growing midsize mining companies a sustainable competitive edge at a low total cost of ownership. We are pleased to be working with Murray Energy, and we’re confident LodeOne will help this great company achieve its business and growth goals.”
“A growing number of midsize companies across the nation are advancing their businesses and achieving growth goals by leveraging the built-in industry best practices of qualified SAP Business All-in-One partner solutions,” said Kevin Gilroy, vice president, North American Channel, SME, SAP America, Inc. “We are pleased that Murray Energy has selected OPTIMIZE LodeOne for metals and mining. We expect that Murray Energy will realize significant business benefits from LodeOne and Optimal’s metals and mining expertise coupled with the power and flexibility of SAP Business All-in-One to help improve growth, lower costs and optimize business processes.”
About Murray Energy Corporation
Murray Energy, through its independent operating subsidiaries, produces approximately 30 million annual tons of bituminous coal and has eight underground and surface mining operations, plus its 40 subsidiary and support companies provide affordable energy to households and businesses across the country. Transporting coal via truck, rail and waterways, Murray Energy operates the second-largest fleet of longwall mining units in the U.S.. With a support team of 3,000 employees in six states, Murray Energy Corporation provides efficient, safe, and affordable high-quality coal to the country's leading electric producers, domestically and abroad. For more information, visit www.murrayenergy.net.
About Optimal Solutions Integration, Inc.
Optimal Solutions Integration is a new breed of consulting firm dedicated to driving business transformation for companies and public sector organizations of all sizes. As an SAP services partner and SAP channel partner authorized to resell SAP Business All-in-One solutions and the SAP BusinessObjects™ portfolio, Optimal provides a comprehensive offering of SAP solutions and services, a proven methodology for accelerated delivery of SAP solutions, deep industry expertise, and a flexible onsite/offshore delivery model that accommodates the reality of business today. Optimal specializes in helping companies maximize ROI on their SAP applications by planning, deploying and maintaining world-class solutions in a timeframe they require, and at a cost they demand. For more information about Optimal Solutions Integration, visit,
www.optimalsol.com.
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