GXS Highlighting the “SME Dilemma” in B2B Integration at EDIFCE Event

Bobby Patric highlighted the “SME Dilema” in B2B Integration

Sunbury — November 3rd, 2010 — GXS™, the world’s foremost provider of B2B e commerce solutions, co-sponsored the 112th EDIFICE Plenary on Wednesday 3rd November and Thursday 4th November in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The occasion’s topic was “B2B Readiness in Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Markets”.

Bobby Patrick,seniorvice president and chiefmarketing officer at GXS, presenteda keynote on “The SME Dilemma: Building Customised Supply Chains while Serving SME Markets.” Mr. Patrick discussed the condition of international trading partner collaboration, emphasising how rising supply chain intricacy and costs and demands for 100% automation can be reduced by means of the use of B2B e-commerce solutions designed for SME trading partners.

“There’s a fundamental shift underway in the balance of power amongst trading partners,” stated Bobby Patrick. “The latest research shows that 86% of supplychain executives expect an increase in complex requests from customers, while 87% agree that flexible B2B e-commerce programs permit them to distinguish on service.

Consumers are increasingly requesting customised item setups (SKUs), more complicated replenishment models and a range of shipping, logistics and warehousing models. As small suppliers adapt to these new demands, it’s crucial that we come collectively as an industry to analyse these changes, assess the constraints and establish the opportunities.”

EDIFICE, the European Network for B2B integration in High Tech Industries, delivers a forum for European organisations to develop standardised processes through bestprocedures, data discussing and standards development. Each Plenary brings together companies interested in discussing suggestions and best practices specifically inside the technology market, which includes B2B standards, governance and legislation, ROI and business modeling.

“This EDIFICE plenary gives the ideal opportunity to highlight the approaches and toolsneeded to speed up B2B SME adoption even though maintaining supplychain flexibility,” explained Denise Oakley, vice chairof EDIFICE andinternational marketingdirector at GXS. “Discussing bestpractices allows organisations of all sizes to identify new sources of sustainablecompetitiveadvantageenabling them to improve efficiency across the business.”

 About GXS

GXS is the world’s leadingproviderof B2B e-commerce solutions. The company’s software and services simplify and enhance how networks of businesses integrate business processes and collaborate among trading partners. Organisations worldwide, including more than 75 percent of the Fortune 500, use GXS solutions to extend their supply chain networks, optimise product launches, automate warehouse receiving, deal with digital payments and acquire supply chain visibility. Based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, GXS has operations and offices around the world. For additional info Contact GXS Today.

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