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Celestica named by CIO magazine as one of the CIO 100 award honourees
Award recognizes Celestica for its innovative use of information technology to drive flexibility,...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n\nAward recognizes Celestica for its innovative use of information\n\n\ntechnology to drive flexibility, visibility and simplicity through its\n\n\nsupply chain\n\n\nTORONTO, June 5 /CNW/ - Celestica Inc. (NYSE, TSX: CLS), a global leader\nin the delivery of end-to-end product lifecycle solutions, today announced it\nhas been named a recipient of the 2008 CIO 100 by CIO magazine. The 21st\nannual award program recognizes organizations around the world that exemplify\nthe highest level of operational and strategic excellence in information\ntechnology (IT).\n\n\nCelestica is being recognized by CIO magazine for deploying\nLiveshare (TM), an innovative e-collaboration tool, powered by E2open's\nmulti-enterprise value network solution. Synchronizing and managing processes\nthrough LiveShare has enabled Celestica to work more effectively with its\nglobal suppliers by providing enhanced end-to-end communication and supply\nchain visibility, quick and more accurate execution data, and increased\nproductivity in the procurement process. As a result, Celestica is enhancing\nthe level of responsiveness and flexibility it is providing to its customers.\n\n\n"Our customers are looking to Celestica for product lifecycle solutions\nthat will help them stay ahead in a dynamic world and adapt to changes\nquickly," said Craig Muhlhauser, President and Chief Executive Officer,\nCelestica. "By developing a highly-visible supply chain, supported by\ninnovative IT solutions and a strong global technology platform, we are able\nto anticipate and prepare for unexpected changes and respond quickly. We are\nproud that our IT achievements are being recognized by CIO magazine."\n\n\n"The CIO 100 honors organizations that have used technology in innovative\nways to generate value to the business," said Abbie Lundberg, Editor in Chief\nof CIO magazine. "Unlike other top lists, it's not just about who's\nbiggest-it's about who's doing the most interesting and relevant things."\n\n\nThe 2008 CIO 100 awards will be presented in Colorado Springs, Colorado,\non August 26 at the conclusion of the tenth annual CIO 100 Symposium(R) and\nAwards Ceremony.\n\n\nAbout the CIO 100\n\n\n-----------------\n\n\nThe recipients of this year's CIO 100 award were selected through a\nthree-step process. First, companies filled out ...