Services

Content Management Services
Educational Services
Onboarding Services
Application Services
Integration Services
Custom Development Services
Management Consulting Services
Supplier Services
Auctions

Content Management Services

Many suppliers have thousands upon thousands of products they need to put out into the Trade-Ranger marketplace. We consult with them to devise an efficient content-management strategy. We educate them on how to implement that strategy on an ongoing basis. And we offer loading services to physically get the content online. All so our supplier members can start transacting business as quickly as possible.

Educational Services

Integration Workshop

For suppliers considering integration, Trade-Ranger offers a one-day consultative workshop covering a full range of topics. Participants receive:

• Introduction to Trade-Ranger
• Overview of catalog tools, management, and setup
• Backend systems analysis
• Detailed review of input/output standards
• Discussion of connection and integration framework requirements
• Review of transaction routing and configuration requirements
• Delivery of next steps for integration with Trade-Ranger
• Provision of Trade-Ranger integration documentation

Onboarding Services

Getting a major company's business systems set up for eProcurement can be a monumental task. Trade-Ranger removes much of this burden from its members. Every company’s systems are unique, so we work closely with each member to define and execute the most efficient process, according to their special needs. A buyer member needs only to provide us with a list of its suppliers. We'll go out and get them on board. And, through webcasts, workshops and training sessions, we'll teach members how to use the Trade-Ranger marketplace. All this, so buyers can establish their eProcurement systems as quickly and painlessly as possible.

Application Services

Both buyer and supplier members' primary goal is to get their systems set up for transacting business as quickly as possible. Trade-Ranger will configure buyer systems for the use of the Trade-Ranger Procurement (TRP) application. And we provide their suppliers with onboarding services that include setup, training on the Trade-Ranger Order Management (TROM) hosted application, and much more.

Integration Services

Every Trade-Ranger member has an appropriate level of integration, based on its volume of transactions. We find that appropriate level, and perform the integration as needed. At the low-volume end, there is Trade-Ranger Order Management, a hosted application that requires only an Internet connection for transacting business. As volumes get higher we can migrate members in varying degrees toward full back-end to back-end integration. We know one size does not fit all in a marketplace of this magnitude. Instead, we find the most cost effective solution based on a member’s individual needs.

Connectivity Readiness Assessment

When a supplier is ready to make the move to back-end integration, the Connectivity Readiness Assessment is the logical first step. It includes up to five days of consulting to review a supplier's backend systems, networking, connectivity, content status and infrastructure, and to develop a project plan for integration. Participants receive:

• Backend ERP connectivity analysis
• Overview of middleware options
• Trade-Ranger connectivity analysis
• Catalog and content readiness analysis
• Identification of business drivers
• Project plan for implementation

Custom Development Services

Trade-Ranger's ultimate goal is to provide members with a seamless, painless, standardized eProcurement marketplace. Ironically, sometimes this goal of standardization calls for a customized solution. If your company has a specific requirement – be it a specialized procedure, a unique supplier arrangement, a custom format, really just about anything – we will develop a solution. In short, we make adjustments to accommodate you, rather than the other way around.

Management Consulting Services

Having a sound IT strategy is key to any company's present and future health – not just in eCommerce but in all aspects of business. Our consultants will work with you to design and implement a strong overall digital strategy. And, as one aspect of that strategy, we will help your company reap the immense benefits of eProcurement through the Trade-Ranger marketplace.

Supplier Services

Many aspects of launching an eProcurement effort are unique to members on the supplier side. We provide the services to get suppliers on board and transacting business as quickly as possible. We can provide training for content uploading and management. We offer IT strategy consulting, infrastructure planning, connectivity readiness assessments, back-office integration services, catalog hosting and much more.

Auctions

Many products and services in the oil and gas, and chemical industry are best sold through auctions. No matter what level of experience your company has with auctions, Trade-Ranger is the ideal marketplace. We offer two levels of services:
Do-It-Yourself Auctions
Serviced Auctions