Flight Director Selects Quantum Control to Manage Global Aviation ...

Flight Director Selects Quantum Control to Manage Global Aviation
After Market Services and Support
Quantum will support the product line and services growth of proven aviation supply chain leader.
SAN DIEGO, CA, October 18, 2012 – Component Control announced today that Flight Director Inc. (FDI), a
global aviation supply chain company, has chosen Quantum Control TM to manage supply chain parts and
service needs for its military, commercial and engine divisions. FDI maintains an extensive $30m+
inventory in its Austin, Texas facility and annually delivers more than $45m of new and recertified aircraft
equipment to flight operators, airlines and military bases around the world.
“Flight Director is delighted to announce our choice of software vendor, Quantum Control,” said Michael
Hanrahan, CEO of Flight Director Inc. “Having been in business since 1984, our reputation as a premier
provider of supply chain services has been established through our expertise in aviation and our drive to
bring quality processes and business efficiencies to everything we do. Quantum enables us to further
automate and streamline our processes throughout all of our divisions for business continuity and a more
efficient work environment. As we continue to develop our company, Quantum has the flexibility to grow
with us in terms of users and work locations, and provide the native best-in-class aviation business process
software to maintain our quality standards.”
Quantum Control TM is a fully integrated business software solution. Developed specifically for MRO and
logistics organisations, it promotes best practice and improves business processes with one integrated
solution running on one database that can be flexibly deployed as a dedicated in-house system, or be
hosted via a third-party cloud. Quantum Control's personalized configuration settings provide individual
users with an intuitive interface which improves the bottom line through optimized productivity. As a
powerful, affordable and scalable solution, Quantum Control TM extends across the supply chain using its
built-in web services fully integrated with www.StockMarket.aero.
The Quantum Control TM MRO and Logistics solution installed at FDI operates on a highly scalable and
secure Oracle TM database and includes a range of logistics and business modules. For more information on
the specific modules purchased by FDI, please see appendix one below.
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Component Control will be exhibiting at NBAA, Orlando, FL, 30 th October to 1 st November 2012. Visit the
team at booth #2026 for more information. http://www.nbaa.org/events/amc/2012/
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About Flight Director Inc.
Flight Director, Inc. has been an industry leader in supply chain solutions for the past 28 years, specializing
in the aviation after market. Centrally located in Austin, TX, Flight Director provides value added services to
customers around the world. As a distributor of commercial and military components, Flight Director offers a
range of solutions — supply chain logistics, rotable spares distribution, repair management, leasing, and
consignment services. Flight Director offers years of experience in logistics management and engineering,
insuring customers’ aircraft stay airborne. For more information, please visit: www.flightdirector.com.
About Component Control
Component Control, based in San Diego, Calif., is a leading developer and provider of MRO and Logistics
Software solutions for the aviation industry. Its core product, Quantum Control, provides advanced aviation
management support to original equipment manufacturers, aftermarket service divisions, component repair
and overhaul companies, fixed base operators, aircraft completion centers, airlines, MRO facilities, and part
distribution / redistribution companies. Quantum is installed in over 50 countries and can be deployed as a
single-site or multinational solution. For more information, please visit www.componentcontrol.com.
In May 2012, Component Control was named winner of the ‘Best IT Software Provider’ category in the
Aircraft Technology Engineering and Maintenance Awards 2012.
Company Contact:
Media Contact:
Jocelyn Scott
Jane Goring/Jennie Tewson
Executive Vice President, Customer Services
Inter Relations & Company
Component Control ph: +44 (0) 1403 218588
ph: 619.696.5449
e: jane@inter-relations.co.uk
e: Jocelyn@componentcontrol.com jennie@inter-relations.co.uk
Appendix one:
Flight Director Inc. has purchased the following Quantum Control TM modules to transform their business:
Inventory Management
Purchase Orders &
Purchase Requests
Purchase Management
Receiving Module
Vendor Quotes
Quotation Processing
Sales Orders
Sales Exchange
Invoice Management
Currency Management
Multi-Tax Capability
Repair Orders
Company Management
Physical Inventory
Security
Management Reports
Integrated Document
Imaging
StockMarket
Contact Management
Lot Costing
Shipping Management
Integrated Accounting
Event Manager
Fixed Asset
Integrated Crystal
Reports
Rental & Leasing
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