CCP global Implements Ariba Buyer and Enables Suppliers At National Gypsum; Second Largest U.S. Gypsum Supplier Manages 50 Percent of Direct, Indirect Spend With System.Business/Technology Editors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 17, 2002 CCP (Certified Computer Professional) The award for successful completion of a comprehensive examination on computers offered by the ICCP. See ICCP and certification. . 1. (language) CCP - Concurrent Constraint Programming. 2. global announced today that National Gypsum gypsum (jĭp`səm), mineral composed of calcium sulfate (calcium, sulfur, and oxygen) with two molecules of water, CaSO4·2H2O. It is the most common sulfate mineral, occurring in many places in a variety of forms. Company, the U.S.'s second largest gypsum supplier, used CCP global to deploy the Ariba(R), Inc. (Nasdaq: ARBA) procurement solution and enable almost 200 suppliers onto the Ariba(R) Supplier Network(TM) (Ariba SN). The implementation project was completed in five months, and 31 National Gypsum locations are now using the solution to transact electronically with preferred suppliers. CCP global, one of the largest Ariba systems integrators, provides significant change management expertise, along with strategic sourcing and procurement knowledge, to support companies during the design and installation of new procurement and sourcing systems. "CCP global has helped us drive half of our direct and indirect materials spend through Ariba(R) Buyer(TM)," said Joanne Eggert, senior manager of supply chain technology at National Gypsum. Eggert, who will be presenting at the Ariba user conference, Ariba LIVE 2002 in Anaheim, Calif., on April 30, added, "CCP global challenged us to review our business processes and look for ways to improve them. Our Ariba system would not be as successful today without the strategic advice from the firm." CCP global also integrated National Gypsum's Ariba-powered procurement solution with its PeopleSoft ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer. system. National Gypsum uses Ariba Buyer to purchase major raw materials used to manufacture its products, as well as MRO MRO In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Mauritanian Ouguiya. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. (maintenance, repair, organization) supplies. "Our goal is to expedite supplier involvement because supplier participation is critical to the ongoing success of any procurement solution," said Dennis Ducham, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of CCP global. "National Gypsum is cutting time and costs through enhanced supplier involvement and improved internal processes." "National Gypsum understands the benefits of Enterprise Spend Management and how it can significantly and positively impact the bottom line," said Eileen McPartland, executive vice president, Solutions Development and Delivery, Ariba, Inc. "The combination of proven Ariba(R) Spend Management(TM) solutions and CCP global's implementation and supplier enablement Supplier Enablement is the process of electronically connecting suppliers (or other trading partners) to a company's supply chain. Supplier enablement is achieved when suppliers of goods and services are connected to a company's back-office systems to exchange critical business expertise allows National Gypsum to successfully leverage its spend throughout major purchasing categories, with positive results." In the past, National Gypsum relied on a labor-intensive process of making phone calls and using fax machines to communicate and conduct transactions with its broad base of suppliers. Now, with 153 catalogs active on the Ariba SN, National Gypsum gets accurate pricing -- saving time and creating a significant return on investment, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Eggert. CCP global's expert analysis and seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. expedite the adoption and simplify the learning for Global 2000 customers such as National Gypsum that are implementing procurement and sourcing systems. CCP global helps customers enhance their suppliers' acceptance and use of these systems, leading to greater cost savings. About National Gypsum National Gypsum Company, Charlotte, North Carolina “Charlotte” redirects here. For other uses, see Charlotte (disambiguation). Charlotte is the largest city in the state of North Carolina and the 20th largest city in the United States. , is privately owned and supplies gypsum wallboard, interior finishing products, and cement backer board to the construction industry. It has a network of some 30 plants in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . About CCP global CCP global offers comprehensive strategic guidance for Global 2000 procurement professionals seeking to implement eProcurement initiatives that improve control over vendor selection, create procurement efficiencies and increase profits. CCP global provides significant change management expertise, along with strategic sourcing and procurement process knowledge, to support companies during the design and installation of new eProcurement systems. This expertise helps deliver superior ROI (Return On Investment) The monetary benefits derived from having spent money on developing or revising a system. In the IT world, there are more ways to compute ROI than Carter has liver pills (and for those of you who never heard of that expression, it means a lot). through expanded supplier involvement, enhanced processes and thorough internal training. CCP global is one of the largest Ariba System Integrators, a Supplier Enablement Partner, and a member of the Ariba Education Provider program. CCP global's Web site is www.ccpglobal.com. About Ariba, Inc. Ariba, Inc. is the leading Enterprise Spend Management (ESM (1) (Enterprise Storage Management) Managing the online, nearline and offline storage within a large organization. It includes analysis of storage requirements as well as making routine copies of files and databases for backup, archiving, disaster recovery, ) solutions provider. Ariba solutions are designed to specifically address the needs of the chief financial officer and procurement professionals. The Ariba Spend Management Suite provides a single point of visibility and control allowing companies to engage, manage, and leverage the entire spend lifecycle from analysis, through sourcing, to procurement across the enterprise, while providing systematic measurement, tracking and reporting of best practices. Ariba can be contacted in the U.S. at 1.650.390.1000 or at www.ariba.com. Ariba and the Ariba logo are registered trademarks of Ariba, Inc. in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and in other countries. Ariba Spend Management, Ariba Buyer and Ariba Supplier Network are trademarks of Ariba, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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