VAST

Bridge Solutions is proud to offer our new Value-Added Services and Technology (VAST) product.

VAST is a complete solution of IBM software products, implementation and consulting services, education services, and support services designed to enable clients to own their solutions going forward.

The VAST program bundles 2 or more of the following (pricing varies accordingly) Products, Services, Education, and support services:

Products

Select one or more of the following  products.

IBM Sterling Order Management System

IBM Sterling Order Management System provides you to collaborate with your entire supply chain while optimizing your complex business processes, enhance services to customers and partners, identify fulfillment requirements at the line level, and provide single, comprehensive views into their supply chains. IBM Sterling Order Management System provides industry-leading, out of the box solutions to drive flexibility and scalability within our clients’ supply chain.

IBM Sterling Warehouse Management System

IBM Sterling Warehouse Management System solution enables clients to efficiently manage warehouse operations and improve visibility into their inventory. Clients expand their resource utilization through the built-in Resource Planner Module to manage dynamic labor and real-time demand fulfillment while maximization their space utilization, leading to leaner inventory models and lower costs.

IBM Sterling Configure-Price-Quote

IBM Sterling Configure-Price-Quote transforms and automates your most challenging multi-channel selling processes-the configuration of complex products, services, and bundles-while hiding this complexity from your end users. Sterling Configure, Price, Quote allows business users to easily manage product and service configuration and pricing rules, and guides your prospects, customers, partners, sales, and call center representatives in selecting and validating products and services based on specific needs.

IBM Sterling Business Integration Suite

IBM Sterling Business Integration Suite allows clients to leverage multi-enterprise collaboration through secure channel communications while streamlining their business processes and enhancing overall visibility and productivity. Sterling Integrator gives clients the tools necessary to quickly on-board new trading partners, bring new products to market faster with automated, coordinated processes, and boost existing channel productivity through stronger, more integrated partner communities.

• IBM Sterling File Gateway
• IBM Sterling Secure Proxy
• IBM Sterling Connect: Direct

Implementation Services

Select one or more of the following  services.

Basic Implementation Package

(scaled to fit your needs and budget)

Our consultants work closely with your development team throughout the implementation, including:

• Solution Definition
• Configuration
• Deployment
• Testing

During the Solution Definition phase, we employ our unique Proof of Concept approach where we outline and rapidly develop multiple scenarios that meet the business requirements. By providing POCs to our clients, the entire team can make collaborative decisions.

Performance-Tuned Implementation Package

(May be purchased after the VAST commencement date)

Our team works with you to drive process improvements from proven solutions and methodologies. We deploy the best possible solutions by leveraging best practices and industry standards to help our clients maximize their supply chain solutions. Performance is key, and our consultants architect solutions that meet our clients’ business requirements while enhancing and maintaining peak performance.

Basic Upgrade Package

(if you already have an IBM Sterling installation in place)

Our highly-trained consultants have the specialized experience necessary to update and upgrade your order application solutions across multiple systems. We help extend processes to meet your line-level fulfillment needs, from delivery of goods to value-added services. Our architectural approach to providing clients with the best-matched solutions for their business requirements provides a common platform giving greatest in flexibility and scaleability.

Educational Services

Select one or more of the following  educational services.

Educational Package

(Local or remote, as needed)

As we work with you through the implementation phases, our team members will be providing your team members with the detailed knowledge they will need to successfully run the systems once the implementation is complete. Through seminars, one-on-one training, and granular design documentation, we prepare your team with the knowledge and confidence to independently operate your systems.

Enhanced Educational Package

(Includes additional collateral)

Sometimes a project requires more specific expertise, and at Bridge Solutions we are dedicated to providing you with the best possible advisors. Our Enhanced Educational Package provides you with access to our extended network of industry professionals.

Support Services

Select one support service.

We are committed to maintaining the level of support necessary to keep your business processes running efficiently. We currently offer three different levels of support to match your business needs.

• Silver Support – (Work-week support services)
• Gold Support – (24 hr work week support services, Includes proactive monitoring)
• Platinum Support—(24×7 coverage, support services, all weekends and holidays covered)