CDC Software Streamlines Regulated Supply Chain Operations with New Release of its Web-Based Supply Chain Execution Suite
CDC Software Also Launches Supplier Collaboration 2.2 To Help Streamline the Order Fulfillment Process by Connecting Customers and Suppliers on the Internet
SHANGHAI, ATLANTA (December 09, 2009) –
CDC Software Corporation (NASDAQ: CDCS), a global provider of enterprise software applications and services, today announced the general availability of CDC Supply Chain cSuite 10.3, a new version of its web-based Supply Chain Execution (SCE) suite that supports complex and high-volume operations for end-to-end control of supply chain execution.
In addition, CDC Software has recently introduced Supplier Collaboration 2.2, an updated web-based tool for supplier collaboration. The self-serve functionality of Supplier Collaboration enables the supplier to confirm orders and shipments online without expensive EDI connections and eliminates the need for paper-based communications. The product enables real-time data access from the order management back-end which ensures that both parties have the same view of information and business rules, thereby minimizing the time for resolving disputes and improving worker productivity. With this supplier-facing portal application, users now can better leverage the supplier’s shipment information, including detailed packaging information, to optimize their operations in the receiving warehouses since anticipated deliveries and associated resource needs are known in advance. Supplier Collaboration integrates with CDC Supply Chain, as well as other back-end systems through standard integration technology, such as web services.
CDC Supply Chain version 10.3 expands CDC Software’s powerful functionality for integrated supply chain execution in regulated supply chains such as aviation spare parts, hi-tech component distribution and health care products. cSuite 10.3 includes integrated and optional products for real-time warehouse production and extended warehouse management with modules for workforce, yard and supplier management, along with dynamic transportation management features to build, route, rate and fulfill domestic and international shipments.
The new product offers new and enhanced functionality in areas that include supplier conformance management, product lot and date traceability and control, integrated transportation management with dynamic routing, rating and international shipping, labor scheduling and activity tracking.
CDC Supply Chain version 10.3 specifically includes the following new benefits:
* Supports extended product number and attribute sets to increase process control and visibility in warehouse operations.
* Integrates warehouse wave planning with dynamic load building and route planning to reduce overall supply chain costs.
* Supports capturing of events and activities both for supplier evaluation and workforce management purposes.
* Extends the comprehensive functional footprint and streamlines operating procedures for enhanced productivity.
* Provides more flexible configuration capabilities and increased processing performance.
“With cSuite 10.3 and its enhanced rules and event-driven applications, we can provide truly unique and dynamic interaction between warehouse wave planning, route planning and dynamic load building,” said Alan MacLamroc, chief product and technology officer at CDC Software. “This new version extends the comprehensive functional footprint of our supply chain execution suite to further streamline a customer’s operating procedures for increased productivity and reduced supply chain costs.”
“Additionally, the latest release of Supplier Collaboration helps users work together with distant suppliers despite differences in time zones and varying types of technology being used. Supplier Collaboration streamlines supply chain operations by helping to reduce costs in areas like goods receiving due to a higher ASN rate, error tracking from less manual data entry, procurement from better supplier automation and collaboration around inventory and administration through managing multiple sites in a single system.”
About CDC Software
CDC Software (NASDAQ: CDCS), The Customer-Driven Company(TM), is a provider of enterprise software applications and services designed to help organizations deliver a superior customer experience, while increasing efficiencies and profitability. CDC Software provides customers with maximum flexibility in their solutions through multiple deployment options which best fit their business needs. Leveraging a service-oriented architecture (SOA), CDC Software offers multiple delivery options for their solutions such as on-premise, cloud-based or hybrid (blending of the two options) deployment offerings. CDC Software’s product suite includes: CDC Factory (manufacturing operations management), Activplant (enterprise manufacturing intelligence), CDC Ross ERP (enterprise resource planning), CDC Supply Chain (supply chain management , warehouse management and order management),CDC xAlerts (real-time supply chain event management), CDC Power (discrete ERP), CDC eCommerce, CDC NFP/NGO, CDC Pivotal CRM and Saratoga CRM (customer relationship management), CDC Respond (customer complaint and feedback management), c360 CRM add-on products, industry solutions and development tools for the Microsoft Dynamics CRM platform, CDC HRM (human resources) and business analytics solutions.
These industry-specific solutions are used by more than 6,000 customers worldwide within the manufacturing, financial services, health care, home building, real estate, wholesale and retail distribution industries. The company completes its offerings with a full continuum of services that span the life cycle of technology and software applications, including implementation, project consulting, technical support and IT consulting. For more information, please visit www.cdcsoftware.com.
About CDC Corporation
The CDC family of companies includes CDC Software (NASDAQ: CDCS) focused on enterprise software applications and services, CDC Global Services focused on IT consulting services, and outsourced R&D and application development, CDC Games focused on online games, and China.com China.com, Inc. (HKGEM:8006) focused on portals for the greater China markets. For more information about CDC Corporation (NASDAQ: CHINA), please visit www.cdccorporation.net.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements relating to the new versions of CDC Supply Chain and Supplier Collaboration and our other products, our beliefs regarding the benefits and utility of these products, our beliefs regarding the potential effects and benefits for users of our products, including reducing costs in receiving, procurement and administrationf, and other statements that are not historical fact, the achievement of which involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties and changes in circumstances. There are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward looking statements including, among others: the continued ability of CDC Supply Chain solutions to address supply chain requirements; demand for and market acceptance of new and existing solutions; development of new functionalities which would allow comparnies to compete more effectively and changes in the type of information required to compete in the companies’ respective industsries. Further information on risks or other factors that could cause results to differ is detailed in our filings or submissions with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, and those of our ultimate parent company, CDC Corporation, located at www.sec.gov. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are based upon information available to management as of the date of the press release, and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward looking statements which speak only as of the date of this press release. The company assumes no obligation to update or alter the forward looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Historical results are not indicative of future performance.
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