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ECOS combines the proven reliability and flexibility of the internet to bring you one of the most sophisticated and scalable hosted eprocurement solutions available.
It enables buyers and sellers to fulfill their ecommerce trading strategy through a sophisticated set of ecommerce and connectivity tools. ECOS comes in several versions providing a solution that fits your strategy.
·
Buyers buy-side eprocurement solution
· Suppliers sell-side eprocurement solution
· Logistics Management
· Catalogue Management solution
· Quoting Solution
Implementation
The experienced Blueship team work with customers and suppliers to determine
requirements for :
· Customisation
· Catalogue content and pricing strategy
· ERP integration
· Cost centre allocation
· Approval rules
· Reporting
Messaging
Integration
ECOS uses XML technology to manage information flows between organisations
and applications. A number of formats are available to provide integrated
links between trading partners. When implementing an ECOS solution emphasis
is placed on integration. This ensures maximum efficiencies are achieved
by each party. A sophisticated messaging infrastructure is a key component
to integration. A range of options can be provided to match your requirements.
Catalogue
Management and Content
ECOS can manage your catalogue requirement for your customers operating
their own buyside solution. The message exchange gateway provides the
link required to keep catalogues up to date. This is ideal where your
customers require their own copy of your catalogue. Alternatively ECOS
provides catalogues and product information realtime.
ECOS features include:
· Catalogue-based ordering
· Graphical-based product catalogue.
· Sophisticated made to order templates (allowing products kits to be built up)
· Request for quote
· Multi supplier order routing
· Promotions facility
· Apparel templates for style/colour/size
· View & print reports
· Product approvals
· Order & invoice views
· ERP integration
Additional Supplychain facilities are available including call centre/help desk management and warehouse logistics.
Whether you are looking for a solution to promote your products to customers (sell-side) or a tool to control your spending with your suppliers (buy-side) ECOS offers many benefits including …
· Providing efficiency & value across the supplychain
· Streamlining the ordering process
· Reducing operating cost
· Reducing maverick purchasing
· Controlling unauthorised spending
· Enhancing existing Supplier and customer relationships
· Reducing capital outlay by using a hosted solution.
· Providing access to an experienced implementation team
Hosted Solution
ECOS is a hosted solution based on the Application Service Provider (ASP)
model. This robust ASP solution is hosted in a secure environment built
on industry standard hardware and software. Benefits of a ASP Solution:
· Access to best-of-breed business applications of the latest version
· 24/7/365 access from anywhere via the Web
· Fast set-up with minimal customisation required in most cases
· No additional software and architecture to purchase, install
and maintain
· Lower cost of ownership and faster ROI - typical savings of 30%
or more
· Reduce Implementation risk
· No large capital outlay required
As a buy-side solution ECOS is an ideal way to introduce purchasing controls and efficiencies at the same time. Multiple suppliers can be invited to submit their catalogues to be included in your ECOS buy-site. Implementation of a buy-side solution includes working with your suppliers to enable the transfer of catalogue, product, order and invoice information. This will enable your organisation to have a single point of purchase for all MRO (maintenance, repairs and operations) products.
ECOS can be implemented as a sell-side solution allowing you to communicate directly with your customers. Our customisation facility allows you to create a site with a look and feel consistent with your organisations image. A sell-side solution is ideal for a manufacturing organisation with stock and configurable/personalised products. Combined with logistics services it provides an extremely efficient and cost effective solution for dealer or agency networks. See some of our customer stories and how they have made ECOS a success for them.
Fill out this short form and click submit, a 30 day ECOS demonstration ID will be emailed to you