Press Release
| 22 July 2008 | June 2008 TimberTrader News: eCommerce Connection The internet has become an important enabler in many stages of a commercial transaction, from initiating a sale through a website, online advertising, using email to contact customers or offering information and taking payment electronically. "While many aspects of simple e-commerce can be implemented easily, secure electronic data exchange between businesses require specific tools that allow software on different systems to communicate in the same ‘language’ without any interference from outside parties," said Paula Gallo, managing director of Disprax. "This online communication opens up a vast array of business opportunities and is where the benefits of e-commerce are most prominent," he continued. Paul said benefits tend to be measured according to fundamental areas of costs and revenue. "The data exchange between applications allows massive efficiencies in business processing resulting in lower transaction costs to take and process orders due to greater efficiency; the potential to reach a wider customer base and earn greater revenue and increased accuracy of data through reduced human error. "TIMMS eCommerce module can upload order details in seconds, removing any manual entry, saving time and ensuring accuracy. All documentation between trading partners and customers can then be sent online reducing the paper trail (and associated costs) immediately. He added that many businesses are recognising the possibilities of the strategic investment e-commerce offers, " . . . and TIMMS eCommerce allows an instant connection between an organisation and its customers, suppliers and other trading partners. "The opportunities for new business and operational efficiencies are clear and the old adage of working smarter and not harder is most appropriate." |