Users of the Horizon, Progress and Vision business management systems will be able to access new trading partners under the agreement.
The opXML system can be used for stock enquiries, purchase orders, purchase order acknowledgements, invoices and credits, allowing dealers to “further streamline their order processing routines” and reduce additional costs. ECi clients also have access to Badger’s catalogue data, which is cross-referenced, offering “the latest price files”.
Ian Brown, Commercial Manager at Badger, said: “ECi did a fantastic job in getting us live with opXML trading and including our data in the Atomic database and we are looking forward to bringing ECi customers on board.”
Paola White, Vice President Sales and Marketing for ECi, commented: “Electronic trading really is the way forward to simplify the order processing cycle. We already have established XML links with the wholesalers and a number of key EOS distributors but we are seeing a dramatic shift in this area. In just the last few months we have been approached by numerous suppliers all keen to get their products and data in front of our customers.
“ECi customers represent a huge proportion of the office products dealer market. ECi’s opXML trading and Atomic Data services are an essential combination for suppliers wanting a successful route into that marketplace.”
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