05 January 2003
United Pharmacists Ltd. Selects J.D. Edwards and IBM eServer iSeries to Enhance Customer Service and Achieve Growth Objectives.
Background
United Pharmacists Ltd. (UPL) is a Canadian-owned co-operative that distributes pharmaceutical drugs and merchandise to independent drug stores in Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. UPL has been in business for more than 20 years, and has about 60 employees. Most recent revenue figures were approximately $110 million -- the company continues to grow at a rate of almost 20 percent per year.
Customer Challenge
The existing UPL information system did not support the changes that were occurring in the business. It was constraining growth and limiting customer service options, such as e-commerce.
The new system is expected to provide much more functionality "out-of-the-box than the existing system and alleviate dependence on consultants to make constant modifications.
Solution
J.D. Edwards OneWorld was chosen for the following reasons:
Strong functional fit with United Pharmacists business requirements
Strong presence in the Prairies
Existence of a regional user group
A 'future-proof ' solution that will grow with United Pharmacists
Enables -- rather than constrains -- adaptation to changing channels and markets
Strong direct industry references
The IBM iSeries for J.D. Edwards is an aggressive, high-performance, cost-effective solution jointly offered from IBM and J.D Edwards. It removes complexity from implementation, providing a proven, stable, robust platform that makes implementation simple. The server also guarantees 100 percent uptime, ensuring that UPL will be able to take orders any time and ship products correctly.
The IBM iSeries for J.D. Edwards is based on the IBM eServer iSeries 270 and is available with one or two processors. UPL selected the one-way server for their implementation.
The IBM iSeries for J.D. Edwards
Optimized for J.D. Edwards OneWorld collaborative commerce and supply chain management software, the IBM iSeries for J.D. Edwards is the first server co-branded with an independent software vendor. The solution is tailor-made for small- and mid-sized businesses looking for ways to effectively manage and reduce the complexity of their e-business infrastructures. These servers are uniquely packaged and priced for new OneWorld customers.
Benefits
With J.D. Edwards OneWorld United Pharmacists expects to improve service levels to customers, avoid shipping errors, and reduce operational costs.
With the IBM iSeries for J.D. Edwards the company will benefit from an infrastructure that's simple, cost-effective to maintain, and robust enough to support growth. The ability of the server to provide 100 percent uptime lowers the total cost of ownership and enhances revenue generation.
For more information visit: www.ibm.com
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United Pharmacists Ltd. Selects J.D. Edwards and IBM eServer iSeries to Enhance Customer Service and Achieve Growth Objectives.
Background
United Pharmacists Ltd. (UPL) is a Canadian-owned co-operative that distributes pharmaceutical drugs and merchandise to independent drug stores in Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. UPL has been in business for more than 20 years, and has about 60 employees. Most recent revenue figures were approximately $110 million -- the company continues to grow at a rate of almost 20 percent per year.
Customer Challenge
The existing UPL information system did not support the changes that were occurring in the business. It was constraining growth and limiting customer service options, such as e-commerce.
The new system is expected to provide much more functionality "out-of-the-box than the existing system and alleviate dependence on consultants to make constant modifications.
Solution
J.D. Edwards OneWorld was chosen for the following reasons:
The IBM iSeries for J.D. Edwards is an aggressive, high-performance, cost-effective solution jointly offered from IBM and J.D Edwards. It removes complexity from implementation, providing a proven, stable, robust platform that makes implementation simple. The server also guarantees 100 percent uptime, ensuring that UPL will be able to take orders any time and ship products correctly.
The IBM iSeries for J.D. Edwards is based on the IBM eServer iSeries 270 and is available with one or two processors. UPL selected the one-way server for their implementation.
The IBM iSeries for J.D. Edwards
Optimized for J.D. Edwards OneWorld collaborative commerce and supply chain management software, the IBM iSeries for J.D. Edwards is the first server co-branded with an independent software vendor. The solution is tailor-made for small- and mid-sized businesses looking for ways to effectively manage and reduce the complexity of their e-business infrastructures. These servers are uniquely packaged and priced for new OneWorld customers.
Benefits
With J.D. Edwards OneWorld United Pharmacists expects to improve service levels to customers, avoid shipping errors, and reduce operational costs.
With the IBM iSeries for J.D. Edwards the company will benefit from an infrastructure that's simple, cost-effective to maintain, and robust enough to support growth. The ability of the server to provide 100 percent uptime lowers the total cost of ownership and enhances revenue generation.
For more information visit: www.ibm.com
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