E2open Channel Data Management
Making solid business decisions is impossible if you do not have the right data upon which to base them. Unfortunately, when it comes to demand network management, this is precisely the situation in which many companies find themselves. Too often they simply do not have access to accurate and timely channel data - data that could inform smarter planning and execution decisions, help to maximize revenue and minimize inventory, prepare for demand volatility, prevent supply network churn, and help to effectively utilize their operational resources. In other words, their lack of visibility means that they do not have access to the data they need to maximize the value of their demand networks.
Obtaining demand network data, however, is difficult. The first challenge is to integrate all of the different technical communication protocols used by your demand network partners so that data can be aggregated, normalized, and analyzed. E2open Channel Data Management is designed to provide visibility into the demand network by efficiently collecting key demand, inventory, and sell-through data through all distribution tiers to the point of sale. E2open Channel Data Management achieves this by providing any-to-any system connectivity and the automatic transfer and transformation of data to and from any format.
Key Features
- Customer order/order change capture and communication
- Rapid implementation
- Flexible integration with partner systems
- Support for a multitude of industry protocols and messaging types
- Many-to-many connectivity
- Automated, secure data capture
Key Benefits
- Increased sales channel visibility
- Improved sell-through
- Reduced inventory risk
- Fewer demand network surprises
- More efficient use of internal resources
- Lower TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)
E2open Channel Data Management is delivered using E2open’s software-as-a-service (SaaS) model. This not only helps to lower costs for your channel partners, but it also helps your enterprise reduce technology integration, maintenance, and overhead costs so you can focus internal resources on your core business, reducing your TCO and accelerating your return on investment (ROI).
