Metal and Mining Companies in Columbia Can Join Global Supply Network

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Cerro Matoso and Quadrem presented a case study on eProcurement implementation at Mineria 2010

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Jul 31, 2010, 01:00 ET

BOGOTA, Columbia, July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Quadrem exhibited at Mineria 2010 in Bogota, Columbia, 29-31 July. New to the Columbia marketplace, Quadrem is a global leader in supply management solutions built by and for the mining industry and includes the world's largest mining and metals companies and more than 65,000 direct suppliers to the industry.

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Andres Monroy, 1SAP Supply Lead for BHP Billiton's Cerro Matoso nickel operation and Rivelino Tuiran Procurement Leader, presented at a Quadrem-sponsored educational session during Mineria 2010. Mr. Monroy's and Tuiran presented the case study on e-Procurement implementation for a mining Company. They described their company's e-Procurement implementation project, including the objectives, global initiatives for improving the business and the key relationship with their suppliers in the process. The presentation also explained the role of Quadrem as a global partner who provides key technology for improving the supply chain, as well as change management for enabling process transformation and supplier adoption. Lastly, the overview touched on the definitions and recommendations for Colombian mining companies and suppliers.

Coinciding with Mineria 2010, Quadrem is announcing that it has reached a milestone by exceeding US$100 Billion in cumulative spend ("throughput") via its global supply network. Charles Jackson, Quadrem CEO, says that, "It is our customers' commitment to advance supply management processes that has allowed Quadrem to achieve this goal."

Ivan Braga, regional vice president, Quadrem South America West, states that, "Quadrem has achieved relevant milestones in the region during the last several months by being able to surpass 10,000 active suppliers in Chile, and enabling transactions for more than US $3 billion in the last 12 months. Both figures are confirming the progress in the maturity of e-business use by the local companies for their procurement process."

About Quadrem

Quadrem is a global provider of Supply Management Solutions. The company develops and delivers "on demand" solutions that remove costs for both buyers and suppliers by "digitising" the many steps involved in buying and selling products and services. Companies are realising savings in the millions each year due to improvements in their sourcing and purchasing processes. Customers include BHP Billiton, Anglo American, Codelco, Xstrata, Vale, Alcoa, and Rio Tinto and over 65,000 connected suppliers in more than 50 countries. Established in 2000, Quadrem has locations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, France, Mexico, The Netherlands, Peru, Singapore, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United States.