The client is a large beverage company with a network of 1000+ distributors, a global consumer presence. The client needed a web-based sales force automation tool which will help sales force in streamlining distribution, improve merchandising and determine area specific market strategy.
Cognizant proposed an n-tier Microsoft technology based solution. The application comprises of application and user module. Cognizant Solution enhanced the Gross Margins on the Return on Investment for the client. |
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| The client is a large beverage company with a network of 1000+ distributors, a global consumer presence and is a partner in a joint venture that operates one of the largest end-manufacturing facilities for aluminum cans, along with a glass bottle manufacturing plant. |
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Retail handheld is a suite of applications catering to the needs of client's sales force. The basic requirement is to provide an automation tool to aid the sales force to –
- Streamline the distribution
- Identify current market positioning vis-à-vis competitors
- Improve end-point quality and merchandising
- Determine area specific marketing and sales strategy
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| Cognizant proposed an n-tier Microsoft technology based solution. The applications comprise mainly of two parts namely the Administration Module and the Users Module. The application module has basic 3-tier architecture while user module is an internet based application with an additional tier of handheld device. The application cover business areas of reforming markets, improve quality of end product, and optimize distribution process for better results. |
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- It enhanced the Gross Margins on the Return on Investment (GMROI) by improving stock turnover and increasing sales margin
- Previously business users could access applications only through intranet. Now users can access the applications through intranet or internet.
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Application Servers
- Windows NT 4.0 Server
- Web Server
- IIS 4.0
iPAQ Components
- SQL CE database
- ActiveSync for Synchronization
- Windows CE – OS
Database
Operating System
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"We continue to deepen our relationship with Cognizant because they are team-oriented,
highly responsive, provide flexibility and scalability to quickly ramp up large
project teams, and have multiple competencies."
Tim Brennan,
IT Director,
US Cold Storage |
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