Solvay selects webMethods for connectivity with business partners
webMethods B2B will enable Solvay to process real-time transactions and solidify relationships with strategic customers and suppliers.
By on Feb 13, 2001webMethods B2B will enable Solvay to process real-time transactions and solidify relationships with strategic customers and suppliers.
"Solvay wanted a vendor with a strong vision of what will be the trading networks of the 21st century," said Frank Delinte, e-business Manager at Solvay Information Services. "webMethods has a leading position in the market , good references and a solid basis, which is important in view of our future e-business plans. The company is able to quickly deliver proven and workable solutions that are reliable and easy to use. Solvay was pleased to have had such a positive experience with the technology during the pilot phase and feel we are well-positioned for further integration with companies such as Omnexus and Elemica, one of the premier, neutral e-marketplaces for the global chemical industry."
With the integration of webMethods B2B, Solvay will be able to connect its SAP systems directly via the Internet with the back-end ERP systems of its top trading partners. Solvay tested the solution with a customer during the last quarter of 2000 and that customer now places orders and receives order confirmation in an integrated environment.
"webMethods has demonstrated, and will continue to demonstrate, that our B2Bi solutions can improve Solvay's supply chain efficiencies with its most strategic business partners," said Laurie Mascott, Vice President of EMEA for webMethods. "webMethods B2B enables Solvay to quickly integrate trading partners with no changes to their existing technology infrastructure, thus increasing the value of online trade. By leveraging webMethods B2B to simplify integration efforts and streamline the supply chain, Solvay will have the flexibility to scale as the company expands its business-to-business e-commerce initiatives."