UCCnet -- A Universal Foundation for Electronic Commerce
If you work for a supplier, there's no doubt that company will have to become UCCnet-compliant -- if it isn't already. In the works for a couple years now, UCCnet provides a global repository where enterprises can register item data and share standardized, synchronized supply-chain information. Your job: Getting all of your company's data into the registry. How do you do that? These resources will start you on your way.

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   UCCnet Quick Start
   Industry Initiatives
   Industry Reports
   Industry Quotes
   Articles and White Papers
   Webcasts
   Resources

UCCnet Quick Start
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Industry Initiatives
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Industry Reports
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Industry Quotes
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  • "Companies that embark on B2B initiatives without the necessary foundation in place will waste money by throwing it at a problem rather than the cause. AMR Research estimates this waste will total $2.1B by 2008"
    -- AMR Research, April 2003

  • "Partners engaged in collaborative initiatives are quickly realizing that data synchronization and global registry are key components for success. These efforts by UCCnet offer promise for the retail and consumer goods industry collaboration efforts."
    -- Lora Cecere, Research Director, Gartner

  • "We have invested 1 million over the past three years as participants in UCCnet. It is an investment in the industry. We are live and collaborating with 3 companies. It works."
    -- Ed Gropp, CIO Ahold, USA

  • "Step up with your heart and make a decision today. I promise that you won't be disappointed. It will be great for your company and your people will love it. Due to this system we are going to save 1 million.

    "We have a "meatless" meat warehouse because e-Collaboration allows for product to be received and shipped on the same day."
    -- Danny, Wegman, President, Wegmans Food Markets Inc.

  • "This action on the part of manufacturers and retailers working together represents an encouraging step in achieving global standards. The sooner we achieve global standards, the sooner we can realize the economic business growth this technology promises."
    -- C. Manly Molpus, president & CEO, Grocery Manufacturers of America

  • "UCCnet global registry services have been embraced by more than 900 partners, including Wal-Mart, Home Depot, CVS and Albertsons. Its benefits include more accurate information, increased efficiencies throughout the supply chain, and, most importantly, reduced costs."
    -- Tom Thomas, chairman & CEO, HAHT Commerce

Articles and White Papers
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Webcasts
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Resources
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This was first published in October 2003

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