TradeCard Success: Awards & Accolades
Apparel magazine's Software Scorecard 2006 named TradeCard #1 in the areas of Ease of Administration/Maintenance, Ease of Installation, Ease of Upgrade, and Quality of Service.
Forrester named TradeCard #1 Provider of EIPP. The research analyst group's Forrester Wave for Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment (Q3 2005) recognized TradeCard as a leader based on strength of vision, product release history, and strong strategic alliances.
Global Finance named TradeCard #1 Online Trade Finance Provider 2006 based on transaction volume, scope of global coverage, customer service, competitive pricing and innovative technologies. This is TradeCard's sixth year being named best online trade finance provider by Global Finance.
Trade Finance named TradeCard in its Top Four Independent Trade Platform Providers, 2006
In October 2006, Computerworld recognized TradeCard for its innovation in the area of financial services, noting that TradeCard is ahead of the curve when it comes to integrating the financial and physical aspects of the supply chain. Computerworld applauded TradeCard as a "web-based system that supports a complete purchase order-to-payments cycle, including shipping documents, insurance, customs returns and warehouse receipts. The trade finance options include credit and payment insurance, factoring, and many banks services, which are facilitated by the visibility and predictable transaction times associated with electronic working."
In October 2006, Apparel magazine covered top gear bag designer OGIO's selection of TradeCard "to eliminate paper-based and manual financial processes, automate transactions and leverage online financial services to support growth." Apparel also noted that OGIO acquired TradeCard's SourceView suite for extensive visibility throughout the supply chain, event tracking functionality, and cost reduction.
In October 2006, Supply & Demand Chain Executive reported Walls Industries go-live on TradeCard "to automate financial processes in its sourcing operations as part of an effort to reduce costs, improve vendor relations and drive additional growth." The apparel company uses TradeCard's online platform to process its transactions automatically, from procurement to payment.
In August 2006, Consumer Goods Technology chose TradeCard customer Charles Komar as its SMB Fast Track pick. The intimate apparel company was recognized for its efficient supply chain, which runs on the TradeCard platform. The extent of visibility, control, connectivity, and scalability in Komar's supply chain were noted as keys to its success.
In August 2006, Apparel magazine covered TradeCard customer Columbia Sportswear in sourcing and logistics case study based on the company's smooth supply chain operations and integration of finance and production, all run on the TradeCard platform.
In July 2006, Supply & Demand Chain Executive covered J. Jill's go-live on the TradeCard platform, noting that J. Jill signed on with TradeCard in order to optimize financial transactions in its global transactions by automating the procure-to-pay cycle.
In May of 2006, Supply & Demand Chain Executive covered TradeCard's launch of the SourceView visibility suite, noting that SourceView manages transactions from purchase order issuance through chargebacks while providing extensive visibility and agility.
In May of 2006, Aberdeen Group stated that TradeCard's innovative services are the key to keeping up with fast paced sourcing decisions. Aberdeen noted that "the Chief Logistics Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Procurement Officer all can take benefit from TradeCard's software," which brings visibility, agility, and efficiency to the financial supply chain.
