eZCom CEO Wins Supply & Demand Chain Executive 2011 Provider Pros to Know Award

Founder and CEO Marc Kalman recognized for encouraging SMB participation in electronic supply chains with affordable, easy-to-use SaaS-powered EDI service

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Feb 08, 2011, 09:00 ET

ENGLEWOOD, N.J., Feb. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- eZCom Software, a leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider of multi-enterprise supply chain solutions, announced today that co-founder and CEO Marc Kalman has been recognized for the third consecutive year by Supply and Demand Chain Executive magazine as a 2011 Provider Pros to Know. Kalman was singled out for his role in leading initiatives that help small to mid-sized vendors improve their performance and reduce cost in the retail supply chain.

The Supply & Demand Chain Executive 2011 Provider Pros to Know is a listing of individuals from a software firm or service provider, consultancy, or analyst or research firm who have personally helped clients address the challenges of the recession and prepare for the recovery ahead. This year's list included more than 140 Provider Pros to Know.

"Helping businesses solve supply chain problems is our top priority," said eZCom co-founder and CEO Marc Kalman. "Thank you to the editorial staff of Supply & Demand Chain Executive for the honor of receiving this award. eZCom's success would not be possible without a team of employees who are dedicated to our mission of helping clients improve supply chain efficiencies."

eZCom LINGO is the first SaaS Business-to-Business Integration (B2Bi) application that gives small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) the enterprise tools they need to successfully manage the supply chain process of their EDI relationships. Since LINGO is hosted, there are no large capital outlays. SMBs also leverage Lingo's hosted EDI network that translates and exchanges EDI compliant data with hundreds of retailers on a daily basis, allowing SMBs to get up and running quickly.

"Supply Chain is increasingly recognized as a strategic differentiator for leading small, medium and large enterprises, and Supply Chain leaders have become crucial to the success of the enterprise in meeting the challenges of the 'New Normal' economy," said Andrew K. Reese, editorial director of Supply & Demand Chain Executive. "Marc Kalman's work in enabling small and midsize businesses with tools to integrate more seamlessly and affordably with the supply chains of their large enterprise customers is ensuring that SMBs can continue to thrive in this new economic environment. We are pleased to recognize Marc as a 2011 Provider Pro to Know."

The full listing of the 2011 Pros to Know will be available in the February/March 2011 issue of Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine and e-book beginning in the third week of March and on the Supply & Demand Chain Executive Web site at SDCExec.com/2011Prostoknow.

About Supply & Demand Chain Executive

Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the executive's user manual for successful supply and demand chain transformation, utilizing hard-hitting analysis, viewpoints and unbiased case studies to steer executives and supply management professionals through the complicated, yet critical, world of supply and demand chain enablement to gain competitive advantage. On the Web at www.SDCExec.com.

About eZCom

eZCom Software Inc. provides innovative Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Business-to-Business integration solutions for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) in supply chains. eZCom capitalizes on the growing need for a simple and effective solution that empowers SMBs to effectively participate in these supply chains. eZCom's proprietary architecture supports multiple translation and communications protocols such as EDI X12, XML, and AS2, while reducing complexities associated with the technology and business processes. eZCom clients report up to 90% improvements in efficiency, and the company maintains less than 1% attrition due to competitive reasons. eZCom's solutions become an extension of the supplier's company, growing with them as their needs evolve. For further information, visit us at www.ezcomsoftware.com or call 877.765.3564.

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