ODS Software introduced a Web services version of its supply chain management solutions suite built on the Microsoft .NET framework. Specifically built for wholesale distributors in the building materials industry, the ODS suite is designed to rapidly automate processes and centralize information flow for sales, logistics and inventory, giving distributors a competitive advantage through real-time access to information, increased speed, operational simplicity and ease of management. By utilizing the benefits of Microsoft's .NET technology, ODS brings a flexible and scalable supply chain solution to the market.

In an example provided by ODS, Weyerhauser Co. is realizing significant revenue and performance gains using the software.

"...With [ODS' solution], [Weyerhauser Building Materials] will be able to react more quickly to market conditions and change our software to keep up with our evolving business model," says Dan Lauren, business manager for WBM's IT department.