NSPCC puts a FULL STOP to Inefficient Purchasing

Added : ( Fri Dec 15 2000 )

Costs Reduced by Millions with Get Real Systems

York – 14th December, 2000 – Get Real Systems, specialists in e-Procurement and the inbound supply chain, today announces that the NSPCC has selected its PROACTIS solution to streamline internal purchasing and payment procedures across the country. The procurement system will be implemented at the National Centre in London and eventually in approx 200 further NSPCC locations in England and Wales. It is expected to generate substantial cost savings of up to a couple of million pounds. PROACTIS will also enable the NSPCC to automate the way it works with both new and existing suppliers over the Internet using XML (extensible mark-up language) technology.

“The ability to control expenditure is essential to the NSPCC and e-Procurement is seen as a way of not only controlling and monitoring expenditure, but also reducing it significantly,” comments Belinda Turner, NSPCC’s Purchasing Manager. “Being a large charity we have demanding functional requirements, which include being able to integrate with our existing financial systems, work with our existing supplier base and provide comprehensive management reports.”

Steve Kane, Director with Get Real Systems says: “This project is a great testament to the flexibility and strength of Get Real System’s offerings. However, the most pleasing thing about working with the NSPCC is knowing that every penny saved through the implementation of PROACTIS will go back into running child protection campaigns.”

The project is an exciting one for Get Real Systems, who recently added high street retailer Richer Sounds PLC and the world’s largest printing group, Polestar PLC, to their customer list.


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About the NSPCC
The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) is the UK's leading charity specialising in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children. Founded in 1884, it has been protecting children from abuse for over 100 years. The National Centre is based in London, with 8 regional offices around the country employing approximately 2,000 staff. The NSPCC is the only children's charity in the UK with statutory powers enabling it to act to safeguard children at risk. For further information please visit www.nspcc.org.uk.

About PROACTIS
PROACTIS is a comprehensive solution for electronic purchasing and supplier management. It aims to streamline internal procurement procedures and automate transactions with suppliers over the Web. The stock control function offers a fully integrated inventory management option for PROACTIS e-Procurement, automating the replenishment function and reducing the overheads associated with holding stock. The in-built business reporting and analysis option provides effortless links to third party business intelligence suites and enables real-time information on the supply chain and related functions to be delivered over the Web. A combination of gateways from PROACTIS facilitates rapid integration with other mission-critical systems (e.g. finance, manufacturing, maintenance) and a range of business services to assist with interface definition and implementation.

About Get Real Systems
Get Real Systems specialises in developing and marketing solutions for e-Procurement and the inbound supply chain. The company’s PROACTIS system empowers organisations to dramatically improve the efficiency of the inbound supply chain, driving down costs, enhancing business control and maximising the effect of strategic procurement management. Get Real’s solutions enable companies to automate procurement and successfully embed the purchasing function at the heart of the organisation.

A number of prominent organisations across diverse markets are early adopters of Get Real’s PROACTIS solution, including Caerphilly County Borough Council, Richer Sounds and Crowne Plaza Hotels.

For more information about Get Real Systems solutions, please visit their website at www.getrealsystems.com or contact Mark McCarthy on 01904 481999.


For further details please contact:
Mark McCarthy
Get Real Systems
Tel: 01904 481 999
mark.mccarthy@getrealsystems.com

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