Living Life in the Cloud

I just read a post called; "Uninstall Now" from what I believe might be a very brave person for even attempting this experiment if you will and I hope he succeeds. I feel that software as we know it is on a cusp and that our computing devices are merely a URL storage device and a browser to allow us to access our tools from anywhere without being tied to software versions and installing upgrades. I have believed for the last 8 years that this was possible and I may even try to join David Rae in this adventure! Good Luck David!
As a side note: NowSource has always been an SaaS model. Design and architecture have fully been based on web accessibility so that users do not worry about updates and versions, they have access to the latest version everyday and with out worry or hassle.

e-Sourcing Tools

This is a great article and basically what I have been saying for years...e-Sourcing Tools — Means to an End by Andy Sealock. The first three paragraphs sum it all up in my mind. e-sourcing tools can have all the functionality in the world but if your processes do not back it up, they might as well be shelfware. I believe this is where NowSource has distinguished itself, as we do not just provide you with a "sourcing application" we review your processes with you and assist in providing the functionality to fit YOUR process. Not too make the process fit the tool. I believe this to be the fundamental difference in our tool vs. other tools on the market.

Day 2 On-Demand Exihibtion

Show floor is picking up right away this morning. Yesterday I met with a purchasing manager of a cooperative buying group that has just recently been organized. So do you think cooperative purchasing is a viable option in the print industry? Co-ops, have waxed and waned over the years but overall cooperative purchasing is a powerful tool to help organizations see real value for their purchasing dollar. Systems like Cross-Wind/NowSource are a means by which product specifications and management of the producers can be controlled by the co-op and still provide easy access for the customer to submit their orders. So again, do you think a co-op environment would work for purchasing print?

Day 1 Wrap-up from On-Demand

Day 1 was a pretty busy day! I did not get a chance to peruse the other exhibitors because we were steady all day in our booth. Show officials stated that the registrations and attendance was on par with last year so it is good to see that attendees and exhibitors were out in full force on day one! If your at the show stop by booth 2411 and say hi! Check back tomorrow as I will have more news regarding Cross-Wind.
John