-- NCR`s Systemedia Division to Improve Supply Chain Connectivity with
SPS Commerce`s Hosted Internet Service --
St. Paul, MN, March 12, 2002 - SPS Commerce, the leading Supply Chain
Integration Service provider, announced today that NCR Corporation
(NYSE: NCR) has completed the implementation of SPS` Buyer-Managed
Inventory service aimed at streamlining supply chain initiatives within
its Systemedia Division. Systemedia plans to further expand its
e-commerce initiatives through SPS Commerce to improve customer service
and increase efficiencies with its many small- and mid-sized trading
partners.
NCR`s Systemedia Division offers a complete line of business
consumables for all print technologies and related services to
complement NCR`s business solutions for retail, financial and other
industries. Systemedia develops, produces and markets a wide range of
media technology solutions from paper goods to leading technology inking
and printing. Systemedia was increasingly receiving corporate customer
demand for immediate access to transaction information at any given
point during the procurement process. To provide this level of service,
NCR chose SPS Commerce for its proven ability to improve supply chain
visibility. As a result, NCR is enhancing Systemedia`s customer
relationships and, ultimately, its return on investment.
"Through its Buyer-Managed Inventory service, SPS Commerce delivers the
integrated trading solution we need. By electronically connecting with
our small- and mid-sized suppliers in a timely manner and with minimal
investment for everyone involved, we can better serve our customers,"
said Kurt Winterhalter, Director of eCommerce for NCR Systemedia. "With
SPS Commerce`s solid business model and superior reputation, we are
confident that our customer needs are being served."
"We are pleased that NCR has joined our growing list of customers on
the leading edge of e-business," said Archie Black, CEO of SPS Commerce.
"By expanding its e-commerce initiatives with our supply chain
services, NCR is able to realize the value of a streamlined supply chain
through reduced costs and the improved ability to collaborate with its
business partners and customers."
About NCR Systemedia
NCR Systemedia Division develops world-class consumables designed to
maximize system uptime, minimize the total cost of ownership and enhance
system capabilities. Backed by world-class technology and more than 100
years of experience, Systemedia specializes in consumables for the
financial, retail and manufacturing industries, as well as the small and
home office environment. For more information on NCR Systemedia
Division, visit the World Wide Web at
http://www.ncr.com/products/supplies/supplies.htm.
About NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is a leader in providing Relationship
TechnologyTM solutions to customers worldwide in the retail, financial,
communications, manufacturing, travel and transportation, and insurance
markets. NCR`s Relationship Technology solutions include privacy-enabled
Teradata® warehouses and customer relationship management (CRM)
applications, store automation and automated teller machines (ATMs). The
company`s business solutions are built on the foundation of its
long-established industry knowledge and consulting expertise,
value-adding software, global customer support services, a complete line
of co
nsumable and media products, and leading edge hardware technology.
NCR employs 33,200 in more than 100 countries, and is a component stock
of the Standard & Poor`s 500 Index. More information about NCR and its
solutions may be found at www.ncr.com.
About SPS Commerce
SPS Commerce is the leading Supply Chain Integration Service provider.
The Company specializes in helping large enterprises optimize their
supply chains by providing transaction management, application
integration and supply chain services to their small- and mid-size
trading partners via a hosted Internet service. It has helped key
enterprises, including W.W. Grainger, Target Corp., REI and Dura
Automotive, electronically enable and integrate over 35,000 small and
mid-sized trading partners into their e-supply chain. SPS Commerce is
headquartered in St. Paul, MN. For more information, visit the Company
at www.spscommerce.com or call (651) 603-4400.
SPS Commerce is a registered trademark of SPS Commerce Inc.,
spscommerce.net and the SPS Commerce logo are the property of SPS
Commerce, Inc. All other names and trademarks are the property of their
respective holders.
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