The Store Software Taskforce of Johnstone Supply, which was comprised of 12 Johnstone storeowners, selected Eclipse as the recommended software platform for its co-operative members.
Nearly 73% of organizations use the Internet for indirect purchases and 54% for purchases of direct material, according to the latest Report on eBusiness released by the National Association of Purchasing Management and Forrester Research.
The Internet will not replace traditional methods of ordering, such as fax machines and EDI systems. It's just another way to communicate between distributors and their customers, according to Adam J. Fein, president of Pembroke Consulting.
Lake Forest, Ill.-based W.W. Grainger will shut down the operations of its Material Logic subsidiary, the digital unit formed to seek other equity participants
Attendees of the Plumbing Manufacturers Institute's second Information Technology Forum May 14-15 heard presentations ranging from Web site design to e-business. However, the presentation that produced the most discussion was given by Jim Jefferies, vice president/logistics of USBuild.