CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, The Netherlands, December 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
VR Group selected Ab Ovo as implementation partner for the new Locomotive Planning and Dispatching System. The Quintiq software platform will be used to create an application that supports VR Group's new locomotive planning and control processes.
"We selected Ab Ovo for two reasons: Ab Ovo has a unique combined in-depth knowledge of passenger rail and rail cargo processes and Ab Ovo is the leading Quintiq implementation partner within the rail segment," says Petri Auno, Senior Vice President, Train Operations.
Ab Ovo has already implemented planning solutions within the Rail industry in 9 other European countries.
"To be invited to support the VR Group in their business goals of reducing the operational costs by optimizing the locomotive and maintenance planning improving operational excellence and reducing cost is a confirmation of our dedication to the European rail industry," says Willem Jan Groenewoud, chairman of Ab Ovo International.
About VR Group
The Finnish VR Group comprises three business divisions that operate around customer segments. These are VR -providing passenger services, VR Transpoint - providing logistics services, and VR Track - specialising in infrastructure engineering. The train operations and maintenance units and the Russia and International Business division support the business divisions. Please visit http://www.vrgroup.fi for more information about our activities and relevant references.
Contact for press: Senior Vice President Petri Auno.
About Ab Ovo
Ab Ovo is an innovative and independent business & software solutions provider. We provide business consultancy and interim management as well as highly specialized software solutions. Ab Ovo is a key player in the field of European logistics with extensive experience and expertise in supply chain management, logistic processes and advanced planning, scheduling & optimization solutions. We deliver unique software solutions based on in-house software development and specialist third party software from a select number of highly innovative partners. Offices are located in the Netherlands (Rotterdam and Amsterdam), Germany (Düsseldorf) and Sweden (Stockholm). Please visit http://www.ab-ovo.com for more information about our activities and relevant references.
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