Buyers' guide to software for purchasing 2000
By By Susan Avery -- Purchasing, 7/13/2000 2:00:00 AM
Here is a list of software companies that provide tools to automate a variety of purchasing tasks. For more information from the companies listed, phone and fax numbers as well as e-mail or Web addresses follow.
Adapta Software. Company provides AdaptAccounts family of adaptable, integrated, year-2000 proven, database accounting software applications. AdaptAccounts supports Windows 2000, NT, and 98/95 workstations in network environments with Windows 2000, Windows NT, Linux, Unix and Novell servers. Adapta's line of modular applications includes System Manager, General Ledger & Financial Reporter, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory, Sales, Purchasing, Job Costing, Bill of Materials and U.S. Payroll. Availability of source code provides flexibility to modify the application. Tel: (250) 658-8484; Fax: (250) 658-2108; URL: www.adapta.com.
Adapta Solutions. Adapta/ DynaSys offers skep eXtended Solutions, a suite of decision-support software modules for supply-chain planning. skep eXtended helps users to achieve strategic objectives through comprehensive supply-chain capabilities, which may have a positive impact on inventory, leadtime, cost and customer service. Applications include Planning, Scheduling, Forecasting, Demand Management, Purchasing, Optimizer and Multisourcing. Modules interface with MRP II, ERP, or legacy systems and are SAP-certified. Tel: (800) 4ADAPTA; URL: www.adaptasolutions.com.
Adonix. The company has engineered its Adonix X3 enterprise application system to be easier to install and maintain, use, and customize and extend than traditional ERP systems. It's suited to midsize companies that are more resource-constrained and risk-intolerant and, therefore, have to compromise between functionality and potential cost when selecting an ERP system. The suite includes modules for sales-order management, purchasing and inventory control, warehousing, and quality control, manufacturing planning and execution, finance, budgeting and analytical accounting. Tel: (724) 933-1315; Fax: (724) 933-1379; URL:www.adonix.com.
Advanced Process Combinatorics. VirtECS is a strategic system for supply chain optimization and advanced planning and scheduling combining logistics and finite capacity production features. It's cash-flow capable, allowing optimization and staging of capital outlay for equipment, facilities, and warehouse configurations and locations, transportation routes, etc. It also performs contract manufacturing analysis, multiple tax zone and transfer pricing optimization, strategic and tactical inventory optimization, and risk analysis under market uncertainty. It uses a comprehensive modeling environment that readily exchanges data between the supply chain optimizer and advanced planning and scheduling modules. Tel: (765) 497-9969; Fax: (765) 463-5126; E-mail: info@combination.com.
Agile Software. Agile Buyer provides Internet-based direct materials procurement services, including demand aggregation, RFQ and purchasing. Agile Anywhere uses XML-based technology to manage product content information and enable collaboration among supply chain partners in real time on the Internet. MyAgile.com is a one-stop portal for all collaborative manufacturing processes, including product content management, change management, sourcing and procurement of direct materials. URL: www.agilesoft.com.
Allen Systems Group. ASG specializes in providing Enterprise Productivity Software. EPS focuses on measurably improving the productivity of day-to-day operations in IT. Tel: (941) 435-2212; URL: www.asg.com.
Alliance Manufacturing. Alliance provides MRP and MRP II systems for small to midsize manufacturers. Alliance systems are designed for quick implementation, fast MRP/CRP calculations, and rapid order entry. Links to several accounting programs allow for a faster, smoother implementation. Tel: (800) 490-2520; E-mail: sales@ alliancemfg.com.
American Business Systems. ABS offers a complete line of integrated accounting, inventory, order processing, and purchase order management software for Windows, AIX, Linux, SCO, unix and Networks. The Purchase Order module is designed for companies that need to monitor up-to-date purchasing and receiving information. When integrated with ABS Wholesale Distribution, POs can be automatically generated. Features include: multi-company processing; fast inquiry, including quick access to expected deliveries; and comprehensive reports ranging from Overdue Products to Invoice Matching to Customer Notification. Tel: (978) 250-9600; Fax: (978) 250-8027; URL: www.abs-software.com.
American Institute of Small Business. Software enables users to prepare a complete plan for purchasing for inventory, building addition, diversification, marketing, and sales campaign or for annual purchasing needs. It provides for three years of spreadsheets including cash flow and inventory control. Tel: (800) 328-2906; Fax: (612) 545-7020; E-mail: aisbofmn@aol.com.
American Software. Purchasing-part of American Software's comprehensive e-application suite-extends legacy purchasing systems beyond the walls of the purchasing department and provides access to authorized users via the Internet or an organization's intranet. With an intuitive screen format, purchasing gives MRO buyers capability to create new POs, copy from previous orders, view, inquire and update outstanding orders-all from any site with Internet access. With online paperless workflow, purchasing provides simplified receipt process, with ordered goods reaching users in a timely manner. Tel: (800) 726-2946; Fax: (404) 264-5206; E-mail: ask@amsoftware.com.
Apprise Software. Apprise Software applications are designed to enable distributors to sell and service customers over the Internet, increase profitability, enhance customer service, better manage inventory levels, and speed the flow of products to end users by automating key business practices. They help distributors anticipate and respond to changing purchasing patterns and customer demand, support high-volume transaction environments, and provide transaction auditing with drill-down capabilities, real-time financial information and image support. Tel: (908) 725-6000; Fax: (908) 725-9555; URL: www.apprise.com.
Aspen Technology. AspenTech offers e-business systems for process manufacturers, helping increase productivity and performance through workflow collaboration, streamlined extended supply chains, and optimized global enterprises. AspenTech systems consist of three integrated suites-Aspen eSupply Chain Suite, Aspen Engineering Suite and Aspen Manufacturing Suite. Aspen eSupply Chain Suite is a single, integrated system for global supply chain optimization. It helps reduce implementation time and delivers economic benefits through industrial-strength tools that process manufacturers need to make economically optimal business decisions at Internet speed. With systems designed for specific vertical industries, AspenTech's products are flexible and scaleable. Systems integrate seamlessly with ERP, third party, and Net marketplaces. URL: www.aspentech.com.
AVT. The RightFaxv7.0 line from AVT's Document Exchange Software Group uses fax, e-mail, print and Internet technologies to provide the gateway that connects an organization's enterprise applications to their trading partners. Open and scaleable, RightFax seamlessly integrates with desktop, host, legacy and ERP applications to allow organizations to electronically deliver business-critical documents and better manage overall communications. Tel: (520) 320-7000; Fax: (520) 321-7456; URL: www.avct.com.
Baan. Supply Chain Solution (SCS) suite may be implemented separately or fully integrated with BaanERP. Manufacturing components include BaanSCS Planner, BaanSCS Demand Planner, BaanSCS Scheduler, and BaanSCS Execution. Logistics components, from the CAPS Logistics line, include BidPro, TransPro, and RoutePro. Global strategy and analysis can be optimized with the Supply Chain Designer and Coordinator components, also from CAPS Logistics. New E-Supply Chain software, based on the Collaborative Application Framework, is expected to provide visibility, monitoring and planning with supply chain partners. Tel: (770) 432-9955; Fax: (770) 438-9630; URL: www.baan.com/supply chain.
BatchMaster Software. Windows-based BatchMaster is a suite of modules that include Inventory, Production, Order Entry, Purchasing, Formulas, Financial Integration and others. Purchasing helps provide control over the organization and management of the purchase of materials, containers and other items. Automated PO processing helps simplify item and supplier selection, reducing errors and increasing productivity. Tel: (562) 799-8888; Fax: (562) 799-8833.
Bellwether. Purchasing Management eXtra (PMX) is a modular procurement system designed to automate the purchasing process at small to midsize organizations. The system's modular design allows buying operations to start with a few modules. System automates Quotations, Requisitioning, Purchasing, Receiving, Asset Tracking, Budget Control, Payment Approval, Inventory Control, Bar Coding and Warehouse Management. PMX can operate as a standalone system or can interface with business systems an organization may already have in place. Tel: (502) 426-5463; Fax: (502) 423-8963; URL: www.bellwethercorp.com.
Binary Research International. Win2 is a comprehensive PC-based negotiation software program that assists in the planning, analysis and implementation of negotiations. Win2 provides a range of tactics and responses to a given negotiation. Tel: (888) 446-7898; URL: www.binaryresearch.net.
BRAIN North America. Formerly CMI-Competitive Solutions and R + H America, brain North America provides automotive specific business systems in eight languages. URL: www.brainna. com.
Business Systems of America. orders Plus 2000 is an order processing, inventory control and accounting suite for growing distribution, manufacturing and service organizations. orders Plus 2000 helps streamline operations by providing a set of business management tools. Tel: (704) 549-0208, ext. 720; Fax: (704) 549-0908; URL: www.ordersplus.com.
CIO. virtuo Procurement is part of an ERP suite dedicated to midsize service industry organizations. System features budget validation, multi-catalogs, FAX/EDI/e-mail orders, multi-warehouse inventory management, commitment and pre-commitments management, invoice matching, asset management, and bar code management. It also manages blanket orders (with or without commitment) as well as multilevel approvals. Application is fully integrated to virtuo Financial modules and can be linked to a legacy accounting system. virtuo is a client/server, Web-deployable application, and can be run from an ASP environment as well. Tel: (888) 751-5705; Fax: (450) 973-9281; E-mail: sales@virtuo-cio.com.
CMS Manufacturing Systems. Integrated, comprehensive and Internet-enabled enterprise management software, CMS/400, is designed specifically for small to midsize enterprises operating in tight supply chain relationships. CMS/400 is modular by design and sold as a single integrated system with no tier or user-based pricing. CMS staff implements and trains. Tel: (888) 426-7400; E-mail: mikes@cms400.com.
Command Line Corp. CLC-PM4 is a real-time, multi-user PC-based purchasing management system. Internet/intranet capable, this customizable system provides extensive histories of interactive transactions by item, supplier, PO and receiver. Inventory, purchasing and supply item masters are user-defined. System creates POs automatically or semi-automatically for repetitively ordered or one-time only items including multi-site delivery points, different due dates, quantities and prices. Electronic approvals can be linked to budget or departmental authority, with automatic routing. System also accommodates advance payments, credits, freight charges, taxes, ERS (pay on receipt), etc. Command Line is a strategic partner with warp Networks. Tel: (732) 738-6500; Fax: (732) 738-6504; E-mail: commandlinecorp@worldnet.att.net.
ComMIT Systems. Company provides "artificial intelligence" based software engine for supply chain management that can perform planning, optimization and decision-making with multilevel constraint capabilities. Tel: (416) 733-0004; URL: www.commitsys.com.
ComponentControl.com. Quantum e-commerce suite is parts management software. Internet Quantum enables Web-based parts trading. It provides for secure Web-display, real-time parts search, and dynamic quote, order placement and status transactions. Quantum Control automates all aspects of the parts trading process, including inventory management, order processing, repair, invoicing and related accounting. Tel: (212) 791-9600; Fax: (212) 791-7585; E-mail: flau@componentcontrol.com
Concur. Concur Procurement is a corporate procurement application that automates the entire purchasing process, from requisition to payment. The system streamlines each step in the corporate procurement process and enables employees to order goods and services from their desktops through Concur Commerce Network, the company's global trading network. The software helps to reduce procurement cycle time, increase negotiating power, improve reporting capabilities and reduce procurement costs. Tel: (877) I-CONCUR; Fax: (425) 702-8828; E-mail: info@concur.com.
Credit Card Solutions. CCSi provides the P-Card Solution software, which automates all internal aspects of a p-card program, from ordering to receiving and everything in between. It works with any p-card provider and interfaces seamlessly with a company's financial system. It's available now as client/server and will soon be offered as an Internet product as well. Tel: (509) 943-7998; E-mail: solution@p-card.com.
D & B. D & B SourcingNet is a Web-based tool that helps reduce the time spent on locating potential partners by providing access to D & B's database of 11 million U.S. businesses and valuable qualifying tools: D & B Supplier Evaluation Report, D & B Supplier Performance Review; and Critical Supplier Analysis Service. Tel: (800) 388-6741; URL: www.dnb.com/sourcingnet.
daly.commerce. daly.commerce provides e-commerce-enabled enterprise software for distribution organizations. Application Plus and commerce@work product lines support all major processes of a distribution organization including Internet commerce, sales and order management warehouse logistics, purchasing and inventory management, and financial management. Tel: (800) 343-2414; E-mail: info@dalycommerce.net.
Datacor. E-Chempax is e-business software designed to meet the needs of the chemical industry. The software delivers self-service capabilities for transactions including order entry, open order and status, pricing, order acknowledgement, msds access and specials. URL: www.datacorinc.com.
Dataforce. Dataforce is a global provider of implementation and support services for ERP, customer relationship management (CRM) and e-business systems. Tel: (800) 283-9012; Fax: (305) 471-9054; URL: www.dataforceUS.com.
DataModes. Company provides an integrated data processing system that includes 30 software modules for accounting, order processing, manufacturing and equipment service. Applications include: wholesale distribution, equipment sales and service, job shop manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical and food. Tel: (405) 947-3887; E-mail: info@datamodes.com.
Decision Dynamics. DynaStar maintenance management software provides users with tools to manage preventive and corrective maintenance operations of a process manufacturing facility. Applications include PM management, work order scheduling, equipment and parts inventory management, and purchasing functions. Understanding data requirements and resources is an early and critical step that DDI pays special attention to. Future initiatives include an Internet-leveraged MRO parts purchasing strategy. Tel: (503) 234-4989; E-mail: info@ddynamics.com.
Distribution Resources. Exp@dite Web-centric software is a total order capture and fulfillment system built for complex business-to-business operations. Exp@dite can serve as a front end to legacy distribution systems, or can provide enterprisewide operational, financial and logistical tasks including CRM. Exp@dite is based on Microsoft's BackOffice platform and is available in a hosted environment or onsite implementation. Tel: (303) 889-4500.
Dynamic Software. QP II Gold is an integrated purchasing management system for Windows 95/98/NT/2000. Originally developed in 1987, QPII helps manufacturing, institutional, government and MRO purchasing organizations of all sizes manage their entire procurement cycle more efficiently. QPII automates everything from requisition entry to invoice processing. New features in 2000 include thin-client support for Internet access from Web browsers and a Multi-National version with multi-language and multi-currency support. Tel: (800) 627-1218; Fax: (803) 407-0466; E-mail: dynamic-sw@usa.net.
E3. E3's demand chain software addresses inventory management needs of wholesalers, retail chains and manufacturers. It interfaces with all client software and integrates with all major enterprise software systems and industry standards. URL: www.e3.com.
Eagle Technology. Company provides a complete line of Computerized Maintenance Management Software (cmms) for Windows 95/98/NT. ProTeus line of cmms includes such modules as maintenance management, work requests, preventive maintenance, purchasing and inventory tracking. Features include bar-coding options, Web browser service request module, "at-a-glance" calendar work order scheduling, customization and advanced querying tools. Single-user, multi-user network, client/server, and Internet-enabled versions are available. Tel: (800) 388-3268; Fax: (262) 241-5248; E-mail: sales@eaglecmms.com.
elcom.com. pecos Internet Procurement Manager is a Web-hosted, browser-accessed procurement system. pecos automates the entire procurement process from product selection through financial settlement resulting in increased corporate profitability and employee productivity. As an application service provider (ASP), elcom.com provides capabilities of an onsite enterprise system. pecos.ipm is a self-contained, procure-to-pay application that fits needs of companies of all types and sizes, including small and service sector businesses. Tel: (800) 873-6972; Fax: (781) 407-5063; E-mail: info@elcom.com.
EXE Technologies. The EXcced eFulfillment System (eFS) is a multi-channel distribution software suite designed to execute, optimize and communicate fulfillment activities for both e-commerce and traditional distribution on a global basis. Designed to be fast to implement, comprehensive in its capabilities, and easy-to-use, EXceed eFS helps to minimize controllable operating costs, increase inventory accuracy and visibility, and automate control of processes, among other tasks. URL: www.exe.com.
Falcon Software Services. Blue Chip MRO Materials Management System is a purchasing and inventory control system designed with requirements of MRO inventories in mind. System supports the procurement cycle for both stock and non-stock materials, from creation of the requisition through the bid process, purchase, receipt and issue from stock. It features simple operation and on-screen help. Included modules are: Requisitions, Request for Quote, Blanket Contracts, Purchase Order, Stock Room Control, Tool Kitting, Bill of Materials, Receiving, Cost Center Accounting and others. Tel: (270) 575-9870; E-mail: falcon@ldd.net.
Focus Forecasting. Focus Forecasting software has applications in central purchasing operations of multi-locations with thousands of items. It includes forecasting, marketing intelligence, truck restrictions, daily review, electronic order creation, supplier report cards, purchasing measurement, inventory reduction and service improvement. Tel: (724) 586-2200; URL: www.focusforecasting.com.
Fogle Computing. Purchase Order software developed by Fogle Computing (Windows 98/NT) interfaces with the FCC Stockroom system and features automatic generation of purchase orders for items low in stock. The user can design the layout of the actual purchase order. The Stockroom Inventory system includes Bill of Materials, All Cost Center Distro, Blanket Issues, a user-friendly reportwriter and more. Tel: (800) 845-7594; E-mail: info@fogle.com.
Foresight Software. Company provides client/server ERP and CRM software. Service Management System automates and integrates help desk, call management, contract administration, field services, inventory logistics, repair center and financial management. MXP provides manufacturing, distribution and financial modules. Tel: (770) 206-1000; Fax: (770) 206-1100; URL: www.foresight-esp.com.
Fleming Systems. 4Site is a totally integrated system covering Purchasing, Stores/Inventory Control, Maintenance, Payables and General Accounting. 4Site also plans to offer Customer Invoicing, A/R and Credit Management by September 2000. 4Site provides tools to support the entire procurement cycle including pricebooks, requisitioning, contract purchasing, bid/quotation management, consignment inventory, vouchers from receipts, etc. 4Site also supports true multi-company environments. Tel: (800) 596-3437; E-mail: sales@flemingsystems.com.
Fourth Shift. Complete Care with Fourth Shift 7, a 32-bit e-ERP backbone system, includes Customer Care, Employee Care, Supplier Care and e-commerce applications. Enhanced Web-enabled supply chain, Advanced Planning & Scheduling and connectivity with Microsoft technologies makes Fourth Shift 7 "a fit" for mid-market manufacturers. Fourth Shift Purchasing provides online decision support. It helps simplify recordkeeping and analysis of purchasing decisions. It also helps users to identify action items, create and follow-up on POs, track receipts, and maintain supplier information. Tel: (800) 342-5675; Fax: (612) 851-1560; E-mail: info@fs.com.
Geac Enterprise Solutions. This division of Geac Computer Corp. provides midsize to large enterprises with Web-enabled financial, procurement, human resources and business intelligence software. Geac's multiple platform client/server (SmartStream and SQL Financials/HR) and mainframe (E series and M series) product suites enable organizations to streamline business processes and enhance information access throughout their enterprises. URL: www.smartenterprise.geac.com.
Global Technology Services. LOG-NET, a supply chain execution application, provides users with capabilities for performing daily operations and strategic management. System provides international order management, transportation management, warehouse management, landed cost and trade documentation. Tel: (732) 747-7699; Fax: (732) 747-7497; E-mail: sales@globaltechltd.com.
GRMS. The GRMS Manufacturing System is an integrated software application that provides a complete management information system to control every aspect of the manufacturing, distribution and accounting business cycle. The software has applications in the job shop, make-to-order, assemble-to-order, repetitive, engineer-to-order, and mixed moded manufacturing environments. It supports data collection, EDI and e-commerce. The company provides implementation services and ongoing support. Tel: (800) 237-5948; Fax: (631) 218-7606; E-mail: jdgrms@grms.com.
HarrisData. HarrisData Manufacturing combines ERP and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) functionality in a comprehensive software package. Software is used by discrete make-to-stock, make-to-order, and assemble-to-order manufacturers and helps minimize total cost of ownership. HarrisData Distribution automates core business processes for midsize distributors. Order management, purchasing management, inventory management and financial management are provided. Tel: (800) 225-0585; Fax: (262) 784-5994; E-mail: sales@harrisdata.com.
ILOG. ilog provides optimization software components and expertise to supply chain software companies, electronic marketplaces, steel producers, and auto manufacturers, among others. ilog products span optimization, business rules, and visualization requirements. Tel: (775) 831-7755; Fax: (775) 831-7755; E-mail: lhunt@ilog.com.
Indus International. Company provides enterprise asset management software. Its Solution Series of products and services helps enable users to reduce cost, increase capacity, ensure regulatory compliance and improve overall return on investment and competitiveness. It includes capabilities for capital-intensive industries such as utilities, national resources, telecom, process manufacturing and the public sector. Tel: (415) 904-5000; E-mail: sales@iint.com.
Infinium. Infinium Purchasing and Inventory systems handle repetitive and non-repetitive purchasing. Features include multi-currency, auto-sourcing, internal/external notes, multi-shiptos per line, multi-accounts per line, EDI, fax, and e-business Web capabilities. System can be integrated to most financial systems. Tel: (800) 725-7668; URL: www.infinium.com.
Intuitive Manufacturing Systems. Company develops fully integrated ERP software for discrete manufacturers. Using 100% Microsoft technology, Intuitive ERP enables small and medium-sized manufacturers, including satellite plants of large manufacturers, to manage their entire operation. Intuitive ERP helps increase productivity, reduce costs, and increase competitiveness. E-mail: info@intuitivemfg.com.
Ironwood Computer Systems. FIX software provides requisitioning, purchase orders, inventory control, warehousing/distribution, form control, print-on-demand and electronic item control. Requisitioning includes approval levels based on dollar volume, electronic form fill, and print items with real-time inventory update. Pick lists interface to shipping systems and docutech equipment for large print-on-demand quantities. Low stock items generate reorder notices to item owners. Tel: (905) 829-4495; Fax: (905) 829-3010; E-mail: sales@fixpro.com.
J.D. Edwards. With Active Supply Chain, part of J.D. Edwards ActivEra Solutions, purchasing organizations have capability to build collaborative business relationships in trading communities to support products, services, projects, markets and customers. By optimizing supply chain dynamics, users can create new business models and processes, take advantage of new channels, breakdown communication barriers, eliminate steps along the way, react in real time, and deliver more value to customers. Tel: (800) 727-5333; URL: www.jdedwards.com.
Kehlbeck & Associates. PIC98 and PIC2000 programs take information a buyer has on his or her desk or in a file cabinet and stores it on a PC or server for instant access. Options within the program include: Supplier, RFQ, Purchase Order, Receiver, Material Analysis and Business Contacts. Modification to basic program provided to meet customer's specific requirement. Inventory and Budget add-on programs are available. Tel: (502) 228-3636; Fax: (502) 228-6086; E-mail: kehlbeck@aol.com.
Kewill Systems. Company provides e-commerce supply chain software that includes E-Manufacturing-Web-enabled ERP applications, data hosting, Web site and support services. MAX provides full ERP functionality from manufacturing, purchasing to CRM. JobBOSS provides comprehensive shop management functionality including estimating, scheduling, tracking, costing and accounting. Tel: (800) 338-6921; E-mail: info@kewill.com.
Legacy Systems Research. Cost-Benefit Analysis tool helps buyers and their internal customers by ensuring that a solid business case exists for important software decisions. Software provides life-cycle costing tools formerly available only to financial analysts to personnel at all levels of expertise, in a graphical user interface. In five steps, the tools walk the user through the cost-benefit process and documents the results in professionally formatted reports with graphs. Software has applications in make-or-buy, outsourcing, policy impact assessment, proposal evaluation, information, technology procurement, feasibility studies and more. Tel: (800) 920-1409; Fax: (208) 522-5401.
Lexel. Lexel's MAPICS ERP software helps manufacturers achieve their e-business and supply chain goals. It is said to help improve productivity, increase profits and meet business objectives. Tel: (631) 501-0700. URL: www.lexel.com.
Lighthammer Software Development. Illuminator connects to any plant data source, extracts data, and presents it to users via any Internet browser. Users can view a variety of real-time and historical plant data from disparate sources such as control systems, relational databases and custom software. Software can be used to correlate data from these different data sources (work schedules, inventory levels, open orders) allowing users to make "faster" decisions about their operations. Tel: (610) 903-8000; Fax: (610) 903-8006; URL: www.lighthammer.com.
Lilly Software. Lilly's VISUAL Manufacturing is Windows-based ERP software for custom, assemble-to-order, make-to-order, make-to-stock and mixed-mode manufacturers. Its tech-nology is designed to help manage the total production environment from quoting and estimating to shipping and billing. VISUAL Manufacturing incorporates ERP, Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), E-business, Quality Management, Customer Relationship Management, and Warehouse Management System (WMS) capabilities. Tel: (603) 926-9696; E-mail: sales@lillysoftware.com.
Logility. Logility Voyager Solutions is an integrated suite of Internet-based business-to-business collaborative commerce applications and services that enable trading partners such as manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and retailers to collaborate on sales forecasts and replenishment plans as well as transportation and distribution center management via the Internet. The Logility I-Community, powered by Logility Voyager Solutions, provides a Web-based collaborative network to more effectively connect an enterprise with its trading partners for Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment, as well as supply chain execution. Tel: (800) 762-5207; Fax: (404) 264-5206; E-mail: ask@logility.com.
Logistics Planning Associates. PSI Planner is a sales forecasting, distribution/materials requirements planning and master production scheduling software system for Windows 95/98 (or NT). It helps improve customer service levels while simultaneously increasing inventory turns. Tel: (800) 472-0233; Fax: (419) 791-1292; E-mail: info@psiplanner.com.
LS DataNet Systems. LS Business and Manufacturing software is a multi-user integrated package for materials and resource management. Network compatible Windows software manages requisitions, POs, supplements, quotations, blanket orders, releases, contracts, approvals, suppliers, expediting, receipts, stockrooms, assets, invoices, appropriations, charges, personnel, chemicals and more. Features include Internet/intranet access, passwords, authorities, audit trails, word searching on all previous orders, online catalogs, faxing, remote operation, and client server databases. Reports available include asset listings to supplier analyses. Tel: (205) 977-6023; Fax: (205) 298-1522; E-mail: ls@lsdata.com.
The Lyte Group. SPOTLYTE 2000 is a software tool that simulates and analyzes details of a company's supply chain in order to determine the best distribution center and warehouse locations, manufacturing sites, and flow paths. The software helps determine the best ways to optimize product flow from the source to the customer, thereby achieving maximum profitability and competitive impact. SPOTLYTE 2000 can analyze tremendous amounts of data quickly and accurately. Tel: (517) 351-2900; URL: www.lytegroup.com.
Macola. Progression Series 7.5 is a fully integrated suite of financial, distribution and manufacturing modules for Windows. Purchase Order and Receiving module enable users to analyze the quality, accuracy and promptness of the delivery of all purchased materials. Features include print POs, change POs, and process cancellations; report scheduled receivings; enter and edit POs and receivings; purchase materials to be drop-shipped directly to customers; analyze supplier quality, performance and price variance. Tel: (800) 468-0834; ext. 550; Fax: (740) 382-0239; E-mail: response@macola.com.
Made2Manage Systems. Made2Manage is an ERP system for use by small and midsize manufacturers on the Microsoft Windows NT and BackOffice platform. Made2Manage serves manufacturers through its new online community. This m2mEport site boasts low cost of entry to e-business and features online collaboration, information and live educational opportunities. Tel: (800) 626-0220; Fax: (317) 872-6454; E-mail: info@made2manage.com.
Mainsaver. Mainsaver provides automated asset and maintenance management tools through its Enterprise Asset Management/Computerized Maintenance Management Software suite. A business unit of Cayenta, Mainsaver delivers interoperable e-business systems through the Internet to companies seeking to conduct business-to-business e-commerce. Tel: (800) 467-2388; URL: www.mainsaver.com.
Manhattan Associates. Company offers advanced supply chain execution software that helps to enhance distribution efficiency, allowing fulfillment operations to manage high order volumes, improve inventory and shipment accuracy, and meet demands of e-customers. PkMS helps optimize the receipt, storage and distribution of inventory, to yield cost savings and productivity gains. URL: www.manhattanassociates.com.
Manufacturing Information Systems. MISys/2000 performs functions small to midsize manufacturers need, yet its familiar Windows interface makes the software ideal for a non-technical user. Core modules provide Inventory Control, Multilevel BOMs (bill of material), BOM revisions, unlimited locations and integrated Purchasing. Additional levels include: Master Production Scheduling, MRP, Manufacturing Orders, Shop Floor Control, Routings, Bar-coding, Serial/Lot Tracking, and more. Tel: (802) 457-4600; Fax: (802) 457-4602; E-mail: sales@misysinc.com.
Manugistics Group. NetWORKS software is designed to bring intelligent decision-making to enterprise and e-business trading networks. Powered by the company's WebWORKS XML-based architecture, the software provides application portability and intelligence to help transform the traditional supply chain into a trading community. The technology allows businesses and their trading partners to share, view and execute decisions based on real-time information. This increased visibility of critical information for the entire trading network helps companies to make the right decisions for profitable growth. Tel: (301) 984-5000; Fax: (301) 984-5370; URL: www.manugistics.com.
Marell Legal Products. Purchaser's Contract Forms contains 78 in-depth contracts for a variety of commercial transactions from product, service and capital equipment to software, contract manufacturing and facility contracts. ConTrack: A Contract Management System helps users manage contracts and suppliers and keep on top of key dates and deliverables. Tel: (310) 372-7632; Fax: (310) 372-0572; E-mail: lsmarell@earthlink.net.
Metasystems. ICIM, a fully integrated Web-enabled ERP software package, has applications in configured product, engineered-to-order, make-to-order, and other discrete manufacturing companies. The company helps to seamlessly integrate engineering, customer service, financials and manufacturing. URL: www.metasystems.com.
MicroAnalytics. TruckStops for Windows is a computerized routing program that builds the most cost-effective routes and schedules. The tool is said to help cut transportation costs and increase driver productivity while improving customer service. Tel: (703) 841-0414; E-mail: info@bestroutes.com.
MicroMain. MS2000 integrates maintenance management, work requests, preventive maintenance, purchasing and inventory control into a single computerized maintenance management suite. MS2000 uses handheld devices to provide maintenance departments with paperless work orders, inspections and barcode-enabled physical counts. Tel: (888) 888-1600; URL: www.micromain.com.
Microwest Software Systems. AMMS WIN is a year-2000 compliant, corrective, preventive maintenance and calibration system with fully integrated inventory, purchasing, labor, scheduling, budgeting, graphics, bar coding, and networking features. AMMS is Web-enabled, fully barcodeable, and interfaces with the Palm PDT. AMMS is networkable for one or more sites. Interfaces are available to other purchasing and accounting programs. Tel: (619) 280-0440; Fax: (619) 280-0467; E-mail: info@microwestsoftware.com.
MindFlow Technologies. The ProcureMind suite of strategic sourcing applications enables purchasing managers to build a strategic sourcing organization that's capable of designing and developing purchasing strategies aligned with customer product needs. ProcureMind helps purchasing professionals by providing tools to quickly categorize purchased goods into strategic centers of excellence, define multiple purchasing strategies by COE, select suppliers based on the purchasing strategy, and monitor purchasing performance. E-mail: info@e-mindflow.com.
Palmas Development. PURCHASING plus+ is a family of fully integrated software modules that helps reduce purchasing and related supply chain management costs. Single-user, multi-user, and client/server versions are available for 32-bit operating systems including Windows 95, 98, NT and 2000. Modules include purchasing, receiving, invoice approval and AP interface, inventory control, requisitioning (with electronic approval), bill of materials, asset management, preventive maintenance, forms management, request for quotation, faxing, Internet and e-mail connectivity kit. Tel: (800) 506-3366; E-mail: info@palmasdev.com.
Petropages. Company provides e-commerce procurement software dedicated to the process industry. Suppliers are cross-referenced through a 5,000-word categorization system. It also provides capability to issue RFQs, receive proposals, and award POs online. URL: www.petropages.com.
Pfastship Worldwide Logistics. Pfastship-2000 is manifest software shipping software for AS/400 and Windows NT dedicated to meeting challenges of distributors as well as manufacturers. Software provides the following capabilities: UCC 128 barcode shipping labels, smaller and more frequent orders, shipment accuracy, complex routing guides and carton content. Tel: (949) 221-0200; Fax: (949) 221-0220; E-mail: logistics@pfastship.com.
Pilgrim Software. Pilgrim's Q & MIS suite consists of several independent, yet fully integrated software modules that address all modern quality management issues in the business and manufacturing process. Pilgrim's Supplier Focus and Audit/Survey applications provide users with tools to effectively evaluate supplier performance. These applications also can be used to generate a list of approved suppliers and will detail the true costs of each supplier by monitoring the performance of the company's supplier base. Tel: (813) 915-1663; Fax: (813) 915-1948; URL: www.pilgrimusa.com.
PolyDyne Software. PolyDyne provides business-to-business e-commerce, supply chain management software for OEMs, contract manufacturers, and component suppliers. E-commerce software helps drive supply chain communication from design and production to component distribution and includes a secure value-added network for easing immediate transfer of data via the Web and an Internet-based e-commerce engine. The company's e-Win Solution suite includes DesignWin, QuoteWin and SupplyWin, a series of quote processing software tools designed to integrate with ERP systems and manage planning and operations execution throughout the supply chain communication network. Tel: (512) 343-9100; Fax: (512) 343-9297; E-mail: info@polydyne.com.
ProCard. ProCard provides Internet, intranet and desktop applications for purchasing, travel and fleet card programs. ProCard technology includes such features as online transaction review, business rules audit, custom accounting interfaces, automatic or manual cost allocation with split transaction capabilities, comprehensive reporting and electronic program administration. The company also offers custom transaction file feeds to e-procurement packages. Tel: (303) 279-2255, ext. 3919; Fax: (303) 279-2874; E-mail: gvolland@procard.com.
ProcureNet. Company offers Internet business-to-business procurement software and services. Three-tiered offering allows online purchasing through an internal corporate catalog, a business-to-business marketplace, and outsourced spot buys with complete fulfillment and delivery. Tel: (800) 677-5677; URL: www.procurenet.com.
PurchasePro.com. Company operates the PurchasePro.com exchange encompassing 21,000 businesses and powers more than 155 private marketplaces with its highly scaleable, browser-based e-commerce engine. These marketplaces make it easy for businesses of all sizes too buy and sell a range of products and services. The software helps businesses to compete more efficiently by cutting purchasing costs and increasing employee productivity. Tel: (888) 830-4600; URL: www.purchasepro.com.
Purchasing at a Glance. PURCA$ING AT A GLANCE for Windows is a PC/LAN software program designed by purchasing managers of non-manufacturing companies for reducing operating costs and streamlining everyday functions of the department. System provides features, functions and tools to facilitate the distribution, ordering and billing of supplies and services to cost centers. Program includes reporting, requisitioning, quote generation, purchase orders, receiving and distributing. Tel: (800) 792-7224; Fax: (843) 571-2511; E-mail: sales@paag.com.
PurchasingFirst.com. PurchasingFirst.com uses extensive practical experience and the latest in e-commerce technology to help clients develop and maintain world-class supply chains. Services include analyze current supply chain, identify areas for improvement, and implement systems that help reduce costs and improve profitability. URL: www.purchasingfirst.com.
PurchasingNet-SQL. PurchasingNet-SQL is Web-based, enterprise-level e-procurement software for midsize to large organizations. Software provides front and back office capabilities, including requisitions, direct ordering, automated approvals and budgets, POs, receiving, invoice matching, inventory control and asset tracking. Catalog Junction middleware allows users to map interfaces with any catalog, eliminating third-party subscription fees. Software is compatible with MS-SQL and Oracle databases and can be integrated with most legacy, ERP and financial software systems. Tel: (732) 946-8844; Fax: (732) 946-3102; E-mail: webmaster@purchsingnet.com.
Purchasing on-line. Purchasing on-line is designed specifically to provide time and information necessary to negotiate prices, reduce inventory and improve quality. System eliminates paper requisitions and internal expediting by allowing reqs to be entered and their status reviewed from any workstation. Reqs are automatically queued for approval. Three levels of approval are provided with redirectly capability. Buyers may automatically attach line items or an entire req to a PO. Systems include a suggested commodity-coding scheme that provides for simple retrieval of non-stock items. Non-stock purchase analysis reports suggest items to be considered for stock or blanket POs. Supplier analysis reports track on-time performance as well as non-compliance. Tel: (800) 388-3914; Fax: (305) 294-4230; E-mail: sales@mfgedp.com.
Purchasing Solutions. First Rate supplier rating and evaluation software analyzes supplier performance on a cost basis. It identifies performance trends, generates letters, reports and graphs trends on individual suppliers, commodities and the entire supplier base. Software is widely used for justification of expenditures on "total cost" instead of reliance on "low bid." First Rate also provides a detailed analysis of spending and receiving patterns. Tel: (503) 617-1525; Fax: (503) 617-1629; E-mail: info@ps.to.
Relevant Business Systems. Company's INFIMACS II ERP system that takes advantage of a graphical user interface, object-oriented development, and both UNIX client/server and Microsoft software to integrate all departments within an organization. Tel: (925) 867-3830; Fax: (925) 867-3840; URL: www.relevant.com.
Renaissance Software. Renaissance offers Web-based e-business Internet Application Systems that address supply chain, warehouse management and order management requirements. E-Supply Chain Management (e-SCM) and its components (e-WMS, e-Order and e-Distribution) provides information sharing among employees, customers, suppliers and visibility into the entire distribution network. Features include: proactive problem-solving capability with real-time information, system-generated intelligent messaging, integrated user-defined automated e-mail, platform independence, XML interface capability into any third-party application (MRP, ERP), configurable toolbars and wizards, browser-visibility and processing capability. Tel: (516) 466-5190, ext. 155; Fax: (516) 466-3341; E-mail: marketing@rensoftinc.com.
Requisite Technology. Requisite eMerge tools and services help improve and unify content from a variety of sources to create consistently classified electronic catalogs for buyers, suppliers and marketplaces. Patented BugsEye finding engine allows desktop users to find what they need, using intuitive, common language requests. Tel: (303) 474-2200; Fax: (303) 474-2211. URL: www.requisite.com.
ROI Systems. Designed for midsize manufacturers, ROI Systems' Internet-enabled MANAGE 2000 ERP software helps automate and manage business-critical operations across the supply chain. System ties front and back office together by integrating more than 40 applications for production, planning, engineering, finance and CRM. The suite offers seamless interfaces to business intelligence and e-business technologies. MANAGE 2000 runs on Windows NT, UNIX, and AS/400 platforms and supports JIT, high-volume, repetitive, make-to-order and mixed-mode manufacturing. Tel: (612) 595-0500; Fax: (612) 595-9450; E-mail: info@roitoday.com.
ShareMax.com. ShareMax.com is an Internet-based strategic procurement services company that provides Web-enabled strategic systems. Developed by procurement professionals as a means to bring buyers and sellers together, ShareMax.com provides market knowledge and a broad database of suppliers necessary to make sourcing decisions. URL: www.sharemax.com.
Silanis Technology. Approvelt, electronic signature-approved software, combines security and technological efficiencies of public-key infrastructure, digital signatures, digital certificates, and electronic handwritten signatures with advanced automation capabilities. Application manages complexities of electronic signature security while allowing users to electronically hand sign documents from within applications such as MS Office, MS Outlook and Adobe PDF. Tel: (888) SILANIS; E-mail: sales@silanis.com.
Slingshot eCity. Supply Chain Collaboration is a real-time planning tool that enables buyers/planners to view their supply chain from their customer orders, through on-hand inventory, to open POs placed on suppliers. The application is built around the Planner, an integrated suite of tools including Purchase Order Management, Forecast Management, Inventory Control, Sales Order Management, Warehouse Management and Financials. Based on a predefined set of purchasing rules, the Planner informs buyer/planners of optimal times to place orders to satisfy projected demand, and keep inventory at desired levels. Tel: (888) 230-2784; Fax: (781) 329-1655; E-mail: sales@slingshot-ecity.com.
Software Arts. pc/MRP is a year-2000 compliant, Windows-based MRP, inventory and accounting package. pc/MRP comes standard with 10 integrated modules: Purchasing, Inventory, Sales Orders, Work Orders, Bill of Materials, Invoicing, Stock Room, Receiving, Address Book and Accounting (GL, AP, AR). The Purchasing module allows users to enter, edit, print, fax, e-mail, duplicate and audit POs. POs also can be automatically created based on MRP requirements. More than 100 different purchasing reports can be generated including ISO 9000 supplier performance, consolidated MRP, and purchase price variance. Optional modules are available. Tel: (408) 248-6445; Fax: (408) 247-8610; URL: www.pcmrp.com.
Software PM. Manufacturing PM II is a closed-loop multi-module MRP II manufacturing system designed for the IBM AS/400 server and small manufacturers (less than 250 employees) and also distributors doing "light" manufacturing, kitting, assembly and/or packaging. MPM II includes these modules: Standard Product Costing, Product Data Base, Master Schedule, Material Requirements Planning, Customer Order Management, Capacity Requirements Planning, Stock Locator, Inventory Control, Physical Inventory Management, Shop Floor Control, Shop and Inventory Costing, Purchasing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Sales Analysis, with user optional Payroll, Human Resources, Fixed Assets, and Bar Code/Data Collection. Tel: (414) 475-4545; Fax: (414) 475-4546; E-mail: softpm@execpc.com.
Software Solutions. Company provides electronic commerce distribution management software. Its e-Distribution suite includes Web commerce functionality in order management, business intelligence, electronic catalog and procurement. This software integrates with FACTS, TakeStock and DMAS, its enterprise back office applications supporting all the processes throughout a distribution organization. Tel: (800) 232-2999; URL: www.sofsol.com.
Solid State Software. MPAC software for manufacturing planning and control integrates with operational inventory and planning systems, including flexible exception reporting. Tel: (816) 630-8638; URL: www.sssoft.com.
SPAR Associates. PERCEPTION MAT-PAC supports purchasing of material directly for contracts and replenishing supplies of general stock as well as engineering bills of material. MAT-PAC handles use of foreign funds, automates calculations of federal/state sales taxes and can work with libraries of standard terms and conditions. MAT-PAC processes RFQs, PO issues, printing, faxing, e-mailing and amendments. The system tracks receiving and quality-control inspections, manages quantities, costs and multiple storage locations to support production pick lists. MAT-PAC links to popular CAD and accounting software and is integrated with other production planning and management modules of the PERCEPTION system. E-mail: info@sparusa.com.
Strategic Advantage. Box$hop 2000 is the first purchasing software for corrugated paper packaging buyers. Box$hop contains formulas to figure the estimated paper cost for each box specification, supplier's mark-up for each item, and percentage of supplier's price which represents paper costs. Software allows users to negotiate up from estimated paper costs rather than down from a quoted price. URL: www.boxprice.com.
Symix Systems. eSyte Procurement Center is a hosted procurement system that helps users to leverage increased buying power, reduce purchasing transaction costs, achieve supply chain speed and agility, and place and process POs. eSyte Procurement Center is powered by Commerce One's BuySite purchasing management application and delivers access to the Commerce One MarketSite global trading exchange. Tel: (614) 523-7000; Fax: (614) 895-2504; E-mail: info@symix.com.
Syntra. Syntra provides a portfolio of technology-enabled systems and services that help manage and simplify regulatory, financial and logistics constraints of cross-border trade. Syntra helps companies increase market share by helping to reduce the risks of international trade and leverage opportunities for competitive advantage throughout the global fulfillment and procurement process. URL: www.syntra.com.
Tangible Vision. Key purchasing features of Imprimis ERP software include: purchase requisitions with multilevel authorization, automatic conversion of purchase requisitions to POs, stock reorder planning, automatic creation of POs from stock reorder plan, blanket POs, PO reservation, automated purchasing/credit card payment, centralized purchasing capability, supplier certification, supplier performance tracking, receiving, incoming material inspection, batch/serial tracking, and more. URL: www.tangiblevision.com.
TECSYS. Company provides e-commerce-based enterprise-wide supply chain management software for high-volume distribution and e-business-focused operations. Software is fully integrated from the front office to the shipping dock and beyond. EliteSeries, an integrated distribution and warehouse management system, includes a seamlessly integrated EDI gateway and Java-based Elite.eCom e-commerce system that offers capability to place and manage orders directly over the Internet. FullStream is a fully integrated end-to-end e-fulfillment system for dot.com and e-commerce-focused companies. It manages the full cycle of business-to-business e-fulfillment, from order processing to replenishment. Tel: (514) 333-0000; URL: www.tecsys.com.
TSA. TSA offers two Windows-based purchasing management software products, Gateway C/S and P.O. Express. Gateway C/S is a large-scale procurement management/distributed purchasing system; P.O. Express is designed for small to mid-scale purchasing operations or specialty buying groups. Client/server technology allows users to electronically control every aspect of purchasing. Features include: Web requisitioning and approvals, multiple order types and revisions, RFQ processing, Web bid boards, supplier management, business-to-business connections via the Web, receiving, inventory control, asset tracking, invoice matching, import/export capabilities, AP interface, EDI and e-mail notifications. Tel: (800) 388-1415; Fax: (717) 691-5690; E-mail: info@tsagate.com.
TTW. WinMan is a native Windows ERP system targeted at small to midsize discrete manufacturing and distribution companies with 10 to 250+ users per site. WinMan offers fully integrated MRP/purchasing with (optiona) electronic order placement, support for external Kanban (lean/flow/cell manufacturing) and automation of the receiving process. URL: www.winman.com.
Uniteq Application Systems. e-Procurement 5.0 is an e-process software application aimed at providing businesses with cost-saving collaborative business tools using the Internet. e-Procurement helps optimize replenishment purchasing for whole and retail industries. e-Procurement enables users to provide desired customer service levels while maintaining minimum inventory investments through a forecasting and suggest order application. It is a fully integrated system that helps empower users and management to control replenishment purchasing functions, increase productivity, generate shorter leadtimes, and improve bottom-line results. URL: www.uniteq.com.
UserSolutions. Resource Manager 2000 for Excel contains much of the functionality of high-end manufacturing systems. The software may be used as an add-on for existing systems, or run completely standalone. Features include: finite capacity planning and scheduling, shop management and control, inventory management and MRP, purchasing, costing, routings, forecasting, production planning, links to accounting systems including QuickBooks, Peachtree, as well as Bar coding, and more. Tel: (248) 486-1934; Fax: (248) 486-6376; E-mail: us@usersolutions.com.
Vocean. Vocean's flagship product, EPAS is procurement software that concentrates on mirroring day-to-day activities of "the modern professional buyer." EPAS manages and creates audit trails, each phase including the e-bid project set-up, bid list creation, supplier qualification, standardized procedures, quality, delivery, and price analysis, bid list creation and decision support. URL: www.vocean.com.
Wareforce. Wareforce provides IT and e-business software. Capabilities also include Web development and e-commerce integration services. Wareforce Professional Services provides networking, infrastructure, internetworking, high availability systems, and asset management services, as well as technical staffing. Tel: (800) 777-9309; URL: www.wareforce.com.
WebQuote.com. WebQuote.com introduces a new generation of e-procurement software for the printed circuit board and assembly industry. The WebQuote Systems consists of three modules: Auto RFQ, Auto Quote, and the Auction Forum. Auto RFQ extracts necessary information from CAD systems and forwards it to the supplier with the RFQ. Auto Quote helps reduce the manufacturers response time and increase the quote's accuracy. Auction Forum matches buyers and suppliers technical requirements and business profiles. Tel: (888) 722-7868; E-mail: info@webquote.com.
Wonderware. Wonderware provides industrial-strength software that offers rapid response from sensor to supply chain. Areas of expertise include industrial automation, enterprise asset management, and maintenance, and ERP software packages and suites. URL: www.wonderware.com.
Xdata Solutions. XMAS/400, eXcellence in Manufacturing & Accounting Software, is an ERP system with rules-based configurator, shop floor scheduling, truck/route scheduling and more. It includes bar-code capabilities, complete supplier/item/purchase history, and supports supplier part numbers and descriptions in addition to item master file info. Tel: (219) 266-0964; Fax: (219) 266-0893; E-mail: sales@xdata.com.
8over8. exhiBID allows buyers to set up electronic bidding events on the Internet. The product provides immediate savings for large corporations by giving buyers flexibility to set up viable competitive bidding events where pre-qualified suppliers bid online for the supply of goods and services. E-mail: info@8over8.com.
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