ecHUB

ecHUB Description:

ecHUB automates inter-company business processes, helping companies to optimize their supply-chain. Only a small initial investment is required to realize an ROI in a short time frame. Typically, participants go live in about forty-five (45) days. There is absolutely no rip-and-read. The value of the existing investment in IT infrastructure is maximized, while gaining the benefits of ecHUB�s advanced technology. Using a combination of data integration and hosted applications, a Virtual Private Hub� (VPH�) � an electronic trading network that connects buyers and suppliers and any outsourced relationships � is facilitated in order to synchronized procurement, delivery, billing and settlement, claims and returns, inventory requirements and related information across the extended trading community. The VPH operates according to each trading partner�s business rules, delivers value-added functionality � such as data reconciliation and validation � and provides real-time access and visibility to the relevant information. In essence, ecHUB makes it easy to efficiently and cost-effectively maximize revenue opportunities, and be easy-to-do-business-with while providing improved customer service. The resulting benefits include: *Automated inter-company processes based on unique business rules. *Improved cross-company and enterprise-wide collaboration. *Elimination of redundant and manual activities, leading to reduced errors. *Reduced operating costs. *Increased sales effectiveness. *Increased operational efficiency. *Supply chain visibility on a 24/7 basis. *Faster cycle times. *Facilitation of outsourcing, vendor-managed inventory and build-to-order models. *Improved customer satisfaction.