News | May 30, 2006

Simplot Selects Datalliance For Vendor Managed Inventory Solution

  • Simplot is a multi-billion dollar international food and agribusiness corporation
  • Software as a Service model, key to Simplot's selection of Datalliance

Cincinnati, OH - J.R. Simplot Company announced today that they have selected Datalliance to be their Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) solution provider. Simplot is a multi-billion dollar international agribusiness company. Datalliance is a complete electronic commerce service that combines comprehensive VMI functionality and advance system design to allow collaboration between suppliers and their distributors across the Internet.

Steve Pochardt, Simplot's IT Director of Supply Chain Integration commented, "After a thorough evaluation, we selected Datalliance because of their proven track record to effectively and efficiently create VMI programs. Their Software as a Service approach was the driving force behind our decision and best suits our needs for a top quality program with achievable ROI. Their sole focus on VMI, constant dedication to customer satisfaction, and leadership in the marketplace will serve us today and into the future."

Carl Hall, president of Datalliance, stated, "We are excited Simplot selected Datalliance. We see this as another indication that VMI continues to grow in acceptance in a variety of industries and that Software as a Service has become the preferred method to deliver VMI."

SOURCE: Datalliance