theSHOP offers a supply chain platform allowing smaller retailers to compete with their BOX competitors
DENVER, Sept. 18, 2008 — Shoestring Commerce today announced the national availability of theSHOP, a next-generation online purchasing and supply chain platform designed to give smaller retailers an edge in competing with their BOX competitors.
The new service, which can be found, installed and implemented at , helps the small- to medium-sized retailer buy, receive and track vendor performance from anywhere with an Internet connection.
"When I first eliminated the paper from my order and supplier management, I couldn't believe the amount of time I got back that I now focus on other parts of my business and taking the time to make really educated buys," said Hilary Horan, owner of Real Baby in Denver and Boulder. "All the data is now at my fingertips including all my catalogs, which means my ordering can be done anywhere, even at a tradeshow while everything is fresh in my mind."
Retail buying becomes much less of a chore when all your catalogs are online 24/7 using a single simple web form. Receiving directly against the order takes a big chunk out of the receiving workload and hard data on vendor performance gives much tighter control over hidden costs.
"In a struggling economy, efficiency is key to insuring a healthy bottom line," said Sean Kennedy, President of Shoestring Commerce. "theSHOP builds that efficiency by speeding up the ordering processes and analyzing and remedying the inefficiencies found within the supply chain. Drop your costs of goods and your bottom line rises; it's that simple."
About Shoestring Commerce Inc.
Based in Denver, CO, Shoestring Commerce Inc. helps small- to medium-sized retailers and manufacturers improve their business by maximizing the efficiency of their supply chain using a combination of web-based software and business-to-business technologies to ensure the highest level of b2b collaboration.
Shoestring clients include leading independent retailers in the action sport, baby, and apparel industries. For more information, visit .
Media/Analyst Contact:
Sean Kennedy
Email
303 321-0767 x101
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