Lawson Software, the Enterprise behind the Internet, has delivered Lawson Digital Depot, a new Internet-based procurement and supply management system. The announcement was made at the recently held "CUE 2000: Discover-e," the company`s 15th annual conference and user exchange in San Diego.
Cliff van Tonder, country manager of Lawson Software SA, explains what Digital Depot is, "It combines the power of the company`s e-business transaction engines, advanced e-commerce extensions, zero-training Self-Evident Applications (SEA) and 100 percent Internet-enabled architecture to create a digital marketplace."
He continues to say that Digital Depot integrates all commerce-related interfaces and processes via an e-commerce hub, and includes a value-added information e-service aggregating catalogue information from all industry-leading manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors.
He offers the following benefits; "Streamlined supply and procurement management, cost savings, improved data integrity, more predictable inventory control and ease of use."
"An entire business-to-business commerce system, Lawson Digital Depot provides the software solutions and advanced technologies to quickly and easily create customisable electronic marketplaces that benefit all links in the enterprise supply chain."
"Digital Depot`s e-commerce hub effectively eliminates the business barriers posed by disparate computing platforms," says van Tonder. "The e-service seamlessly links XML, HTML, EDI, e-mail and fax communications into one communication pipeline that integrates with multiple legacy systems. It enables real-time transaction updates throughout the supply chain for price quotes, order confirmations, change orders, sales history, shipment tracking, invoicing, payments, reconciliation, credits and rebates.
He says that Lawson Digital Depot services buyers, suppliers, and manufacturers in e-marketplace and integrates all Enterprise stakeholders for e-business process improvement.
He adds that Dan Vogel, vice president, META Group US says that the market has eagerly been awaiting the incorporation of Web-based supply chain tools with their enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications. Says Vogel, "Lawson`s ability to leverage its vertical market strength and widely-regarded ERP implementations with recognised partnering expertise and proven processes, make Digital Depot a compelling offering."
Van Tonder explains that Digital Depot`s catalogue component provides full-time, immediate access to essential supply management information, industry trends, news and other relevant information by offering millions of SKU`s from all major manufacturers and suppliers, with real-time product information and pricing updates. "Access to the comprehensive electronic catalogue gives organisations the information they need to derive maximum value from purchasing decisions. It eliminates manual updating of catalogue and pricing information, allowing organisations to focus resources on more strategic activities."
Lawson offers these components of Digital Depot as subscription-based, outsourced services and Lawson Digital Depot will be delivered as a complete business-to-business commerce system for creating customised digital marketplaces for specialised enterprises. The system includes the Digital Depot e-commerce hub and catalogue, plus additional components powered by lawson.insight solutions such as virtual markets and communities that will provide up-to-date product and pricing information, and instant access to enterprise knowledge for more efficient resources management.
"Powering e-commerce communities, Lawson Digital Depot unites enterprise stakeholders throughout the supply chain, streamlining procurement and supply management from beginning to end of all related business processes," van Tonder concludes.
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Lawson Software, the Enterprise behind the Internet, is a $270 million provider of integrated e-business solutions powering enterprises and e-services.
Lawson offers role-based Self-Evident Applications (SEA), transaction engines and solution extensions powering financials, human resources, procurement, distribution and analytics solutions. With 3,000 mid- to large-sized corporate customers, Lawson has distinguished itself competitively through a unique blend of feature-rich customer solutions, technology innovation and user-friendly support.
IDC states that Lawson is primed for the next generation of enterprise-applications utility. According to the Aberdeen Group Lawson`s commitment to Internet application standards and the delivery of e-business-enabling enterprise applications should propel it to the forefront of this market space. Red Herring magazine lists Lawson among the world`s top 50 private companies.
Offering enterprise e-business solutions for UNIX, Windows 2000/NT, and IBM AS/400 and S/390 platfoms, Lawson has 30 offices and affiliates serving North and South America, Europe, Asia and Africa. The company is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. and London.
Additional information about Lawson Software is available on the company`s Web site, http://www.lawson.com.