About the ExchangeChemConnect Announces CIDX 3.0 Support
Ongoing commitment to industry standards ensures speedy, scalable connectivity to trading partners, other hubs
Houston, TX (July 23, 2002) - ChemConnect Inc., which operates the leading electronic marketplace for chemicals and plastics, today announced its full support for the Chemical Industry Data Exchange (CIDX™) Chem eStandards™ Version 3.0. ChemConnect provides its Members with back-end connectivity tools and services based on the electronic messages developed by CIDX for the buying, selling, and delivery of chemicals. ChemConnect's solutions allow companies to quickly and cost-effectively achieve CIDX-compliance, fostering error-free communications with trading partners and networks through its hub.
ChemConnect will work with its Members to support their business processes by implementing documents that are compliant with CIDX Chem eStandards Version 3.0. Focusing on financial, order fulfillment, logistics, collaborative planning, and forecasting documents, ChemConnect will continue to build out functionality and adapt implementation tools based on its Members' needs and interconnectivity plans.
A long-time supporter of the development of Chem eStandards, ChemConnect remains committed to its focus on meeting industry needs with its scalable solutions for back-end connectivity. ChemConnect's experience in developing and helping implement standardized business solutions means that new Members joining its hub can now integrate their back-end systems and exchange production business documents with existing Members in a three-to-four week timeframe.
About ChemConnect
ChemConnect is a leader in helping customers optimize their purchasing and sales processes for chemicals, plastics, and related products through a unique combination of market information, industry expertise, e-commerce solutions, and an active network of trading partners. More than 7,500 Member companies in multiple industries around the world can use ChemConnect's highly efficient tools and services to streamline transactions and lower costs. Visit www.chemconnect.com for more information.
For more information, please contact:
Bob Osmond
UpStart Communications
(510) 457-3111
bosmond@upstart.com
Liz Youngs
UpStart Communications
(843) 881-5751
lyoungs@upstart.com
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