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Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100

• Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine has awarded MCA Solutions and its Service Planning and Optimization (SPO™) solution a spot on the "Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100", a comprehensive list of technology companies that are advancing supply chain operations and solving market challenges year after year. Companies like Cisco Systems, Boeing and the U.S. Navy have significantly improved their service offerings with MCA's innovative SPO technology.

START-IT’s 2008 Hottest Companies

• MCA Solutions made its debut on START-IT’s 2008 Hottest Companies list, sharing top honors with other leading edge technology companies worldwide. MCA was one of only 25 companies named to the list for its innovative technology that drives manufacturing solutions to the next level year after year. START-IT’s Hottest Companies are judged on important client wins, revenue growth and major accomplishments over the past year.

2008 Pros to Know

• For the fourth year running, Supply & Demand Chain Executive named Dr. Morris A. Cohen, co-founder and chairman of the board of MCA Solutions, a 2008 "Pros to Know." Supply & Demand Chain Executive selected Dr. Cohen as a pro based on his continued ability to drive after-sale supply chain innovation, as well as a deep understanding in how to build a supply chain for the 21st century.

2008 START-IT 125

• MCA Solutions was added to the elite START-IT 125 list for the second year in a row. The START-IT 125 honors leading companies in the industry who have made a significant impact in driving the industry toward a positive direction. MCA was recognized as a company who consistently strives to improve the way manufacturers do business.

Tibbetts Award

• MCA Solutions was recognized with the Tibbetts Award for its unique approach to service parts planning and its use of National Science Foundation’s Small Business Innovation Research grants. The Tibbetts Award honors small businesses that have achieved noteworthy innovation through research and development; MCA achieved this by setting the standard for aftermarket service.

SAP Pinnacle Award

• With its SAP-endorsed business solution, Service Inventory Optimization (SIO), MCA Solutions was recognized with an SAP Pinnacle Award as an Outstanding Software Solution Innovator. MCA was one of 25 winners, chosen from more than 150 nominations, that have excelled in developing their partnership with SAP by providing high-quality products, solutions and services to customers.

2007 Pros to Know

• Supply & Demand Chain Executive recognized Dr. Morris A. Cohen, Founder and Chairman of the Board of MCA Solutions, as a “Provider Pro to Know” for the third straight year. Dr. Cohen was singled out this year for his dedication to raising awareness of the strategic value of the service supply chain. Along with MCA, he continues to research and identify new ways to enhance post-sales service for manufacturers and their customers, across a wide variety of industries.

Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100

• As leaders in service supply chain innovation, MCA Solutions and its Service Planning & Optimization (SPO™) software suite were recognized as part of the 2006 Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100. The annual listing, sponsored by Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine, highlights SPO as one of the most innovative supply chain products on the market today. Click here to read more about MCA’s inclusion in the list, or here to view all 100 companies.

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies “Great Supply Chain Partner”

• For its role in optimizing KLA-Tencor’s service supply chain, MCA Solution was named a “Great Supply Chain Partner” by Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies. MCA was one of 100 companies chosen from more than 1800 nominations to the magazine. By utilizing MCA’s Service Planning and Optimization (SPO™) solution, KLA-Tencor not only increased local fill rates by 18% and regional fill rates by 7%, but also reduced overall service supply chain levels by 4%. Click here to read the full article on the Great Supply Chain Partner 100.

2006 Pros to Know

• For the second straight year, The Supply & Demand Chain Executive lists Dr. Morris A. Cohen, Founder and Chairman of the Board of MCA Solutions, as a "Provider Pro to Know". The Pros to Know list highlights Dr. Cohen’s continuing formulation of best practices for the service supply chain, as well as an overall focus on leadership and what it means to the supply chain world.

Best Practices in Strategic Service Management

• In Aberdeen Group's benchmark report, Best Practices in Strategic Service Management, MCA Solutions is named as one of ten "Best Practice" winners that exemplify the core tenets of Strategic Service Management. In this report (registration required), Aberdeen points out that revenue growth and profitability increasingly rest on the shoulders of post-sales service offerings and parts, particularly for companies in industries where first-run products have become commoditized, and product-based profit margins have slimmed over time. These companies are differentiating themselves from competitors based on their post-sales service value proposition.

2005 Pros to Know

• The Supply & Demand Chain Executive lists Dr. Morris A. Cohen, Founder and Chairman of the Board, MCA Solutions as a "Provider Pro to Know" - defined as an individual from supply and demand chain solution providers who exhibits deep domain knowledge and innovative thinking within the industry. Through a dedication to continued improvement in supply chain technology, these individuals have worked to help supply chain management professionals by equipping them with the proper tools.

Red Herring's Top 100 Innovators

• MCA Solutions has been named a 'Top Innovator' by Red Herring, based on its success in helping manufacturers transform their service businesses into profit centers. MCA was selected from more than 1200 entries, based on factors including proven success with customers, dedication to R&D, stellar financial performance and a well-chosen management team. MCA was named a 'Top Innovator' alongside major market shaping companies – and was the only supply chain provider to win the award. Click here for more information.

Deloitte Fast 50 Technology Companies

• Growing nearly 5,000% from 1999 through 2003, MCA Solutions was named the second fastest-growing technology company in the Delaware Valley region. The 8th annual Fast 50 Technology Companies awards, presented by Deloitte and PR Newswire, recognize public and private technology companies from Philadelphia to State College.

Philadelphia 100 ®

• MCA Solutions has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing, privately held companies in the 10-county Philadelphia region. Founded by the Entrepreneurs’ Forum of Greater Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Business Journal and the Wharton Small Business Development Center in 1988 to identify, recognize and promote young successful companies in the Greater Philadelphia region, 2004 marks the 16th year local companies have been honored.

MCA Chairman Receives MSOM Distinguished Fellow Award

• The Manufacturing and Service Operations Management Society (MSOM), has recognized Dr. Morris Cohen, MCA Solutions’ chairman and founder, with its Distinguished Fellow Award. MSOM, a subdivision of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS), presents the award for outstanding research and scholarship in operations management.

Ernst & Young U.S. Entrepreneur of the Year Finalists

• Dr. Morris Cohen, MCA Solutions’ chairman and founder, and Dr. Vipul Agrawal, the company’s Executive Vice President for Products, were both named finalists for the Ernst & Young U.S. Entrepreneur of the Year award. Now entering its 18th year, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year is the world's most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. Recognized globally, the award honors outstanding entrepreneurs who inspire others with their vision, leadership, and achievement.

Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100

• The editors of Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine have selected MCA Solutions for inclusion in the 2004 Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100, a listing of the top supply and demand chain solution providers and consulting organizations. The companies were selected based on criteria that are important to the magazine’s readers: firms that are stable, if not growing, that have relevant industry expertise applicable to specific areas of supply chain improvement, that can demonstrate a return on investment and that are continuing to drive innovation in their solutions and services.

NSF Innovation Award

• In December 2001, MCA Solutions received its first Innovation Award from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The award recognizes MCA's leadership and track record in research and commercialization of supply chain optimization software and will accelerate product development efforts.

NSF Innovation Award 2003

• MCA Solutions received its second NSF Innovation Award in January 2003, fortifying the company's position as the pioneer in service supply chain optimization. The award, combined with recent installations at major companies like Cisco Systems, demonstrates MCA's proven track record as a provider of commercially relevant, enterprise-level solutions.

Aberdeen Group & AFSM "What Works" Award 2002

• The implementation of SPO at Cisco Systems earned MCA the "What Works" Award 2002 from Aberdeen Group and the Association for Services Management (AFSM) International. No other implementation from the service parts planning market was profiled in the Aberdeen report, making the recognition for MCA even more significant.