BuildNet auctioned off its assets late September as part of its bankruptcy proceedings.

Brief news items on financials, promotions, new hires, awards, special projects, etc., in the distribution information technology industry.

ImproveNet recently introduced a Project Performance Guarantee on all home-improvement projects awarded through its site.

Prophet 21 is now offering its Prophet 21 Technology Seminars, a series of free half-day seminars held throughout the United States and Canada.

The American Supply Association's Center for Advancing Technology and supplyFORCE.com announced a strategic alliance.

Brief news items on financials, promotions, new hires, awards, special projects, etc., in the distribution information technology area.

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.

Prophet 21 recently added Web-based training to its Prophet 21 University offerings.