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News Release from: Reqio | Subject: PIM software
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 05 August 2005
Reqio selected to manage Product
Information
Caterforce, in partnership with Udex, selects Reqio to manage its Product Information.
Reqio, the UK's leading Product Information Management (PIM) company, has announced that its market leading PIM software has been selected by Caterforce, the consortium of independent foodservice wholesale companies, to manage both its internal and external product data The Reqio solution will manage quality assured data provided by Udex, the world's leading provider of Product Data Quality (PDQ) solutions, in addition to data received directly from local suppliers
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 5 May 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Caterforce represents 7 regional operating companies, providing the flexibility, service levels and attention to detail of a local supplier, but with the competitive pricing and product range of a national foodservice company.
Having recently committed to the Udex PDQ service to enable receipt of all supplier data via the Udex NewLines application, Caterforce has now chosen to further improve its product information management by implementing the Reqio PIM solution.
Reqio will provide Caterforce with the ability to receive, upload, manage, display, search and output all internal and external product data.
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"We had been considering implementing a PIM solution for a while," says Allen Watts, Executive Director of Caterforce.
"With the foodservice wholesale supply chain becoming increasingly complex we think it's vital that we are able to equip our members with tools with which they can compete with the global players." Allen continues, "Reqio's relationship with Udex and excellent track record really encouraged us that this was the right technology for us.
The final solution will seamlessly integrate with our current use of Udex' services and will greatly enhance the way we are able to utilize product information, both internally and via our member organizations." Via Udex PDQ services and the Reqio PIM solution clean, reliable product information, including product images and preparation guides, will be made available to all member organizations providing them with a basis on which to progress their e-commerce initiatives and achieve internal corporate benefits such as:.
* Reduced invoice mismatches.
* Improved logistics.
* Increased sales due to improved customer facing product information.
Stewart Holness, CEO of Reqio, comments, "We are delighted to be working with Caterforce and Udex in improving Product Information in the foodservice wholesale supply chain.
With initiatives such as Global Data Synchronisation (GDS) and RFID gaining in popularity it is imperative that organizations look to ensure their product data is in optimal condition and develop a robust data infrastructure on which to embrace further advances." Ira Zalesin, Group Chief Executive Officer at Udex, added, "The integrated Reqio and Udex solution provides a total product data management capability and thereby gives Caterforce a large advantage in its market.
All Caterforce suppliers and member organizations will now benefit from far greater accuracy of information leading to greater efficiencies and profitability for all.".
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