"We were looking for an easy-to-use software tool supported by an experienced e-Sourcing team to help us build a tailored solution. SmartSource was the best tool and offered a solution that was easy to use and implement. SmartSource is integrated from end to end within the same application. Iasta understood the issues and problems faced by First Group, and were integral in supporting us with very aggressive savings goals. The Iasta dedicated resources and sourcing experience allowed First Group to accomplish its executive mandates."
SmartContracts helps automate the tracking and organization of contracts,
thereby making the entire system more manageable. SmartContracts
provides the benefits of speed, convenience and integrated code base to
users.
Speed - SmartContracts helps companies store, track and follow all
contracts, enabling them to quickly manage the right contract at the
right time. Sourcing professionals can access any contract directly with
only a few clicks. Companies using SmartContracts will be able to accelerate
collaboration and alignment across different people and places.
Convenience - SmartContracts is designed specifically for the sourcing professional and provides a centralized, easy-to-use contract repository. Not only does it conveniently store contracts, SmartContracts is equipped with customizable activity triggers and alerts to help sourcing professionals efficiently manage contract renegotiation and compliance issues, such as Sarbanes-Oxley.
Single sign-on - Since SmartContracts can be easily integrated with SmartSource SRM, companies can immediately manage their contracts without added implementation or change management
time and costs.
Gain visibility into all contracts across the entire organization
Accelerate collaboration and alignment across different people and places
Easily store, track and follow enterprise contracts based on status or any other customizable activity flag
Iasta's goal is to improve the effectiveness of every team member who uses the SmartSource SRM platform by providing world-class support and service. Designed to be flexible and easily assessable for large or small Sourcing Teams, Iasta's support options enable companies to select the level of support they want based on their sourcing requirements, in-house expertise and budget.
Contract Authoring
SmartContracts contains a library of standardized contract clauses that users will have access to. Users can simply "drag and drop" contract terms, thus decreasing the time it takes to construct a contract, while assuring that each contract is thorough and consistent every time.
Centralized Repository
Users can easily store and quickly access contracts via the centralized storage repository. To further aide sourcing professionals, SmartContracts is equipped with version control and a customizable organizational structure. Sourcing professionals can easily search and find key contracts via the search functionality
Customizable Triggers & Alerts
Quickly set-up, triggers and alerts help remind users about upcoming contract negotiations, expirations and other milestones. Companies can customize the activity flags associated with different milestones. Contract configuration in SmartContracts also gives more control to companies by enabling users to define, label and control contract types and associated custom fields.
Customizable Contract Configuration
SmartContracts provides companies more control by enabling users to define, label and control contract types and associated custom fields.
Custom Reporting
Iasta's Sourcing Support Center allows users to contact Iasta's team of sourcing professionals to guide them through current and future projects. Iasta will evaluate the project's specific needs and provide coaching and mentoring support for sourcing best practices. Such issues may include auction tactics, lotting strategies, event set-up and planning, and supplier communication strategies, optimization strategy & mentoring, supplier communication strategies, survey/questionnaire planning, formula/offline bidding tactics. Admin-users can request this service through phone or email.
Integration with SmartSource SRM
To make it easier for users to support the sourcing process, SmartContracts integrates with email and SmartSource SRM functionality. Users can access these features in only a few clicks.
Iasta's goal is to improve the effectiveness of every team member who uses the SmartContracts platform by providing world-class support and service. Support for SmartContracts include Application support, Sourcing Support Center and Online Tutorials.
Iasta's Gold level support provides users with access to:
Application Support
Application Support offers assistance with technical trouble shooting, error-resolution, and password issues. Application Support is available via telephone and email.
Sourcing Support Center
Sourcing Support Center is a place that allows designated users to receive coaching and mentoring on such issues as structuring customized fields, defining contract types and organizing data to maximize storage and retrieval of contract data.
Online Tutorials
Online Tutorials provide easy to follow instructions on how to use the different features of the software. These online training videos include step by step instructions, along with screen shots and tips, to assist users in learning how to make the most of the platform.
Iasta's Product Services for SmartContracts delivers a variety of sourcing solutions allowing companies access to the right level of sourcing expertise, at the right time, at the right price. The Product Services program is a menu of solutions that cater to the needs of buyers, sourcing teams, and organizations.
Platform Customization programs - Available to all customers, this program helps launch a customized contract platform that benefits the overall sourcing team. This one-time service ensures that a customer's product platform is customized to reflect the desired look and feel and integrates the customer's sourcing processes. Iasta has two programs available to customers.
Advanced Deployment - Iasta works with your team to identify and embed your company's unique contract information and structure. Iasta will jointly develop custom templates, fields, control types and emails. Iasta's Advanced Deployment program helps to aide knowledge transfer and expedite user adoption.
Express Deployment - This program is designed for highly self-sufficient companies who want to take immediate control of their Iasta contract. Express Deployment, a one-time service, expedites the launch of an Iasta platform with a custom look and feel.
User Adoption Program - The Iasta Consulting Group has a proven track record for helping companies strengthen their assets and find better ways to make decisions. The adoption program is offered to Iasta clients who want a tailored plan to rollout, jumpstart or integrate SmartContracts with your eSourcing program. Iasta works with your team to launch a customized Iasta platform, develop a training plan, integrate industry best practices and support team transformation.
