TAKE Supply Chain

TAKE Supply Chain Continues Expansion into Multi-Enterprise, Collaborative Network Technologies with New Enhancements to OneSCM SaaS Platform

Latest release advances user interface, buyer/supplier synchronization; adds on-boarding functionality for rapid supplier adoption

Austin, Texas – August 4, 2010 – TAKE Supply Chain, innovator of software solutions to power demand-driven value networks, today announced an upgrade to its OneSCM™ online supplier management platform that features a multi-tier, multi-tenant, software as a service (SaaS) architecture designed for mid- to large-sized manufacturers and distributors. Developed in conjunction with customer input, the upgraded platform features significant user interface enhancements for ease-of-use and navigation, buyer/supplier synchronization, on-boarding functionality improvements to facilitate faster supplier adoption, and advanced search features.

"With OneSCM, TAKE has created a unique solution that provides a platform to engage all trading partners in a variety of supplier management activities — expanding out multi-tenancy to deliver on its full potential," said Jason Howton, director of product management, TAKE Supply Chain. "Through the upgraded platform, users will more easily be able to navigate and engage with partners to streamline the entire order process within their supply chain as efficiently and quickly as possible. TAKE has always been committed to helping customers orchestrate the movement of goods through the extended supply chain, and OneSCM is an extension to this commitment."

OneSCM connects all trading partners — from buyers to suppliers, contract manufacturers to logistics carriers and everyone else in between — to a single ecosystem that aggregates data from all systems, regardless of which system is in place, into a single, consolidated view. Enhancements include:

Improved User Interface. Significant upgrades have been made to the user-friendly GUI to simplify user adoption and enable users to be productive on the system with virtually no training.
Buyer/Supplier Synchronization. Errors and over or undershipments are avoided by ensuring that both buyers and sellers have visibility to the same information at the same time.
Supplier On-Boarding. An intuitive, step-by-step process simplifies the addition of new suppliers and gets them up and running quickly.
Advanced Search Features. Enhances usability and makes it easy for users to find what they're looking for.

OneSCM, which debuted in January 2010, is the first in a series of multi-enterprise, collaborative network technologies the company plans to develop and market. OneSCM plugs directly into customers' on-premise solutions to preserve existing enterprise software investments, while leveraging the benefits of SaaS technologies. In addition to providing an ecosystem of customers available to work with, the platform helps organizations manage supply chain operations from procurement to invoicing with sophisticated, full-featured procure-to-pay, order-to-cash and accounts payable (AP) automation capabilities:

Procure-to-Pay (P2P). Improves the efficiency and profitability of supplier relationships by allowing companies to automate, monitor and control each step of the procurement process, from requisition through payment. Suppliers experience a collaborative environment by extending purchasing information and capabilities to all trading partners in the supplier network.

Order-to-Cash. From receipt of the order to shipment, and invoicing to receipt of payment, OneSCM enables organizations to share critical information with their customers, regardless of the technology differences between an organization's system and its customers, for more transparency and accountability throughout the order-to-cash cycle.

AP Automation. Streamlines transactions and communications within a partner network. OneSCM accommodates purchase order (PO) and non-PO invoices and enables users to customize the workflow based on invoicing policies, invoice dollar value, type of invoice or any other criteria. Invoices can be matched to purchase orders and receipts and an audit trail can be maintained throughout the AP process.

High-resolution screenshots of OneSCM are available upon request.

Pricing and Availability
OneSCM is generally available. Contact TAKE Supply Chain for pricing.

About TAKE Supply Chain
TAKE Supply Chain's real-time supply chain execution solutions improve the speed, visibility and control of extended manufacturing and distribution supply chains. Since 1994, Austin, Texas-based TAKE Supply Chain has assisted more than 320 clients in automating and controlling process execution within their extended supply networks. TAKE Supply Chain delivers on the promise of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as those provided by SAP and Oracle with fully integrated supply chain mobility and collaboration solutions that address "last mile functionality" issues while complementing the existing infrastructure. TAKE Supply Chain customers include market leaders such as Alcoa, Canon, Cisco and Motorola. TAKE Supply Chain is a division of TAKE Solutions. For more information, visit www.takesupplychain.com.

About TAKE Solutions
TAKE Solutions is a technology-enabled Business Solutions company with recognized industry leadership in Microsoft-based Solutions, Regulated Life Sciences, and Supply Chain Management. TAKE Solutions has U.S. offices in Princeton, NJ, Research Triangle Park, NC, and Philadelphia, PA. TAKE Solutions conducts business today with hundreds of the world's largest companies. TAKE Solutions is SEI-CMMI Level 5 Certified, Microsoft Gold Certified, a member of the Microsoft Global BioIT Alliance and is a Registered CDISC Solution provider. TAKE Supply Chain is a division of TAKE Solutions. For more information about TAKE Solutions visit www.TAKESolutions.com.

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