"After a thorough review of the e-Sourcing market, which included over 10 vendors, we found that Iasta offered the best solution set, combined with highest value for our organization. The Iasta technology is well-suited for large, global corporations. In addition, we found that Iasta SmartSource has functionality that is critical for sourcing in the retail industry."
"On Demand" Services for "On Demand" Software
We know you are looking for practical wisdom for your eSourcing challenges. The
Iasta team will help you navigate today's challenges and uncover tomorrow's sourcing
opportunities. For innovative solutions to complex problems, follow us. Our unique
combination of industry insight, high-powered research and technology expertise
enables us to analyze, optimize and transform your business like no other firm.
Flexibility - Just like your company's goals shift over time, your Sourcing
Team will also evolve as you gain expertise in both process and technology.
Iasta can help you fill gaps in expertise or staffing that may arise as your
team evolves.
Expertise - Iasta has extensive eSourcing know-how that can help your team
optimize its sourcing decisions. Whether the expertise is technology-based, process-
driven or supplier-specific, your team can contact our Optimization Professionals with any
questions you have about your project or optimization strategy.
Control - Iasta is dedicated to helping our clients achieve the best possible solutions and quickest success in implementing eSourcing best practices and strategic bid analysis. Iasta will build several award scenarios and prepare a report for the client to compare bid results side-by-side. We are ready to help as much or as little as desired to help our clients perform their jobs at higher, more efficient levels.
If you are interested in more details about SmartOptimization Services, please contact Iasta at sales@iasta.com.
"[Leading companies] are optimizing their supply chains to determine the impact of an unexpected constraint, simulating alternative supply chains, and routing shipments around problems."
Thomas H. Davenport & Jeanne G. Harris
Competing On Analytics: The New Science of Winning
Iasta's SmartOptimization services allow companies access to the right level of optimization expertise, at the right time, at the right price. Iasta augments your team's existing skills and expertise so they can fully realize benefits of online optimization. Additionally, our experienced support team is available for coaching and mentoring support for award scenario building and analysis, or to provide tactical Staff Augmentation support.
The Iasta Consulting Group is available to fully-manage one, individual optimization project (CS-Optimization), or an entire commodity and set of optimization projects. We can help your company obtain higher levels of award management by running post-bid analysis for any of your award decisions. Iasta will use bid data obtained from a SmartSource SRM bid, or any other application.
Iasta's SmartOptimization services should be utilized when:
There are multiple delivery locations
The team typically spend weeks of business analyst resources building and editing scenarios
There are suppliers with capacity constraints
You award business based on various factors such as geographic considerations, splitting the business, applying limitations to certain suppliers, or minority classifications
Freight and product costs are blended to obtain a total delivered cost results analysis
User Training for SmartOptimization
Webinars
Classroom Sessions
Best Practices Training
Online Reference Materials
Shadow Sessions
Custom User Training
User Training - Although Iasta software is designed to be easy-to-use, it comes fully loaded with powerful functionality. That is why Iasta offers a support-based user training program to ensure that companies garner maximum results from Iasta's eSourcing platforms. Our effective training program demonstrates how users can navigate through Iasta's software and apply it to their projects. Iasta's training program also provides beneficial context for users, advising them when and how to use specific features to make their eSourcing projects successful. When users are comfortable with the software, they use it more frequently and deliver more value.
Continuing Education Hours - All training qualifies for the Institute of Supply Management's (ISM) A.P.P, C.P.M and/or CPSM continuing education requirements (CEHs).
Iasta's goal is to improve the effectiveness of every team member who uses the SmartOptimization platform by providing world-class support and service. Designed to be flexible and easily assessable for large or small sourcing teams, Iasta offers Application Support and Sourcing Support Center to assist users with any additional needs they may have so that maximum benefits are garnered.
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
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 a solid support base for optimizing award decisions. Designated users can receive coaching and mentoring on issues such as configuration of items, establishing attributes and defining constraints.
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.
