Puridiom July/August 2008 Newsletter


			SUPPLY & DEMAND CHAIN EXECUTIVE RECOGNIZES PURIDIOM AS A DRIVER OF THE NEXT WAVE IN SUPPLY CHAIN INNOVATION The 2008 Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100 companies are recognized as drivers of supply chain innovation, providing clients with unique software solutions and/or services that address current and future supply chain challenges. Puridiom answered the challenge of Supplier Enablement with two new technologies to help businesses connect with suppliers. The Puridiom Catalog Content Manager (CCM) addresses the challenge of managing and enabling supplier catalogs with multiple data formats and standards, leading to less disruption, increased compliance and accuracy, as well as shortened order and invoice cycle times. The Puridiom Accounts Payable Automation and Outsourcing (APO) function offers additional cost-savings solutions and services to streamline the AP process. These two cost-effective initiatives enable Puridiom clients to improve the connection between the organization and its suppliers, and increase savings opportunities. Our CCM and APO solutions are just another innovative way that our clients can save time and money while gaining the necessary controls they require," says Puridiom Vice President Al Jacobs. "We continue to build on our innovative technology and personalized services to help our clients face the challenges of tomorrow." Puridiom was selected for its proven track record as an enabling company providing cutting-edge solutions and services within the supply chain, as featured in the June/July 2008 issue of Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine as well as online www.sdcexec.com About Supply & Demand Chain Executive Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the executives user manual for successful supply and demand chain transformation, utilizing hard-hitting analysis, viewpoints and unbiased case studies to steer executives and supply management professionals through the complicated, yet critical, world of supply and demand chain enablement to gain competitive advantage. On the Web at www.sdcexec.com.

SUPPLIER ENABLEMENT: CONVERGING PROCUREMENT AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Did you know that by simply utilizing effective supplier enablement strategies an organization can increase the volume of automated/electronic transactions and effectively improve cycle times?

Supplier Enablement continues to be one of the top three challenges for procurement professionals looking to transform their procurement organizations, gain better visibility into their supplier enablement processes and supplier relationships, and increase spend under management.

To find out how Puridiom can help you enable your suppliers more effectively, click here

Why Move to Puridiom 3.1?

Puridiom 3.1 offers many new standard features...

Puridiom 3.1 offers many new standard features, increased supplier enablement functionality, more self-service and best practice strategies to improve overall performance and drive additional savings to your bottom-line. Here are a few reasons to move today.

100% Web-based User Access from anywhere and anytime!
Easy-to-use User Interface, including personalized dashboard and intuitive shortcuts Gain greater user buy-in and acceptance!
Online Requisitioning Enhanced internal communication with Approvers and Procurement leading to increased spend under management!
Order directly from suppliers online Eliminate administrative catalog maintenance, increase visibility to spend, and save up to 5% on your purchases!
Advanced Approval Workflow Eliminate maverick buying and bottlenecks, plus improve routing efficiencies!
HTML and Wireless approvals Approve directly from your Email or your Treo / Blackberry device!
Improved Contract Management Instant visibility and ability to ensure contract compliance with supplier performance evaluations!
Auto alerts and reminders Helps keep you on top of things and proactive!
Supplier Collaboration Improved communications with suppliers leading to quicker response and increased accuracy!
On-Demand Services Fully managed, hosted environment with end-user help desk support providing Information Technology and Operational freedom! Always have access to the latest and greatest!
And much, much more!

Contact Team Puridiom at 800.388.1415 x117 or email us to move to the next generation of procurement.

We want to hear from you!!

Are you still facing challenges or are there things that you wish Puridiom could do for you? Are you looking to expand your procurement initiatives or improve on certain aspects of your operation? Your input is very important to us and we look forward to receiving your feedback. If we use your idea in future upgrades, you could receive a $25 gift card! Please take a moment and complete a short survey.

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Click here to read the S&DCE article

What's Your e-Procurement Competence?

Click here to read Puridiom's Vice-President Al Jacob's procurement viewpoint as published in Supply and Demand Chain Executive magazine.

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