IFS signs MRO provider Alitalia Maintenance Systems S.p.A.

Alitalia Maintenance Systems S.p.A. (AMS), a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company, has purchased IFS Applications to optimize its MRO processes and shorten turnaround times. The agreement, which includes IFS Applications licenses, maintenance and services, is valued at more than EUR 1 million. AMS delivers maintenance and repair services on commercial jet engines in its facility in Rome. IFS Applications will enable AMS to meet the increasing challenges of its industry by ensuring consistent, reliable documentation of processes and work. By the fall of 2011, MRO processes will be fully integrated into one MRO and ERP system delivered by IFS, reducing turnaround times and optimizing the spare parts and maintenance planning functions. The solution will also provide full ERP functionality by delivering human resource management, supply chain management and financials, all in a single, fully integrated, enterprise-wide solution.