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E-procurement made simple

2 July 2008
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Managers in manufacturing have often despaired of overcoming the intricacies of e-procurement, but now its processes and arcane acronyms, such as EDI, XML, and AS2, have been laid bare in a recently completed series of podcasts by experts in the field, First B2B Limited.

First B2B Managing Director Ian Ford explains: “People involved in e-procurement often speak a different language from those who want to use the service. We have produced the podcasts because we are passionate about communicating the fact that e-procurement has changed significantly since the bad old days when it represented a significant IT and financial commitment for companies who wanted to trade electronically. Modern solutions involve no hardware or software at trading partners’ premises and, when properly run, users will largely be able to forget about the technology that is allowing them seamless exchange of trading documents.”

The podcasts are presented in everyday language and will help listeners understand more about EDI, the technology behind it and how it may enhance their business.

Ford continues: “We have a company packed with experts who can tell you every last detail about the data formats and transports but we are also keen that we have people who can communicate clearly with current and potential clients. That is why we have recently become the first company in the sector to acquire ISO 9001:2000 accreditation, to ensure that we deliver our service in a quality manner which is helpful and transparent to clients. These podcasts are another part of this objective, being designed to banish any misconceptions about e-procurement among potential users and to allow them to understand exactly what the technology can do for them.”

The full list of podcasts is now available at www.FirstB2B.net
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