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Business Integration

• RAC Auto Windscreens in partnership with Kewill
  Provider of global solutions for the dynamic supply network, Kewill, has announced the provision of a streamlined electronic communication platform for RAC Auto Windscreens (RAC).
  Insurance Times
  
• Outsourcing - Making the move to business integration
  The Insurance industry recognises the cost effectiveness of 'straight through processing' in today's competitive market place, but the foremost uncertainty seems to be whether to outsource or not to outsource. Kewill's Debbie Baker highlights the demand for business integration in a broker market devoid of common software platforms.
  Brokers Monthly
  
• Glasgow City Council saves £20m with e-procurement project
  Glasgow City Council saved £20m in less than two years in what it claims is one of the UK's biggest public sector e-procurement projects.
  Computer Weekly
  
• Electronic message service launched by RI3K
  RI3K has launched its new message service for the insurance and reinsurance industry. The RI3K Message Service has been designed to exchange placement, accounting and settlement data between brokers and carriers regardless of which back office systems they use.
  Finance Markets
  
• Corus aims for faster orders with trade management system
  The Kewill SPEX export documentation system, to be implemented next month, is expected to save up to three days of staff time on each of the 200 contracts.
  Computer Weekly
  
• Look back, look ahead
  2007 has certainly been an eventful year for the retail technology market. Scott Thompson casts an eye over the last 12 months, reviews some of the key developments that have taken place, and looks ahead to 2008.
  Retail Systems
  
• Allies Aim to Bring Data Synch, Collaboration Solutions to UK, Latin American Markets
  Agentrics is partnering with Kewill Systems, a provider of supply network and business integration solutions, to offer Agentrics solutions to retailers and consumer packaged goods suppliers in the U.K. market. Supply and Demand Chain Executive
  
• Brewer relieves export pressures
  The brewer’s current export system does not integrate into its enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. Data has had to be entered three times in different places – the ERP system, the old export document management system and the web site of relevant customs agencies. ‘The information now needs to be keyed in just once and is then electronically passed to other systems,’ said White. vnunet.com
  
• Technology to the Rescue
  Pressures of compliance, competition and business reporting require efficient and reliable systems that can be implemented only by a technology based solution. Insurance Times
  
• Meeting the deadline – the Motor Insurance database
  From January 1st 2008, the insurance industry will be required to submit clients’ motoring documents to the Motor Insurance Database (MID) within seven days, compared to the existing 14 day requirement. For the broking community this presents two key challenges: ensuring compliance with the regulations and maintaining customer service standards. Insurance Age
  
• 'From technophobes to techno pros' (requires logon)
  These days brokers are taking to technology like ducks to water as advances in platforms come thick and fast. However, many frustrations remain and plentiful room for improvement exists, as Rachel Gordon reports. Post Magazine
  
• Register for 'Insurance moves into the fast lane'
  From 2008, brokers will be required to submit clients’ motoring documents to the Motor Insurance Database within one week, down from the existing two weeks. While most welcome moves to combat uninsured drivers, some foresee complications in the commercial sector that may prevent the timeframe shifting up a gear. Post Magazine
  
• 'B2B gateways: the missing link?'
  We are all well aware that many column inches have been dedicated to how brokers are using and investing in technology. Brokers, many of whom have invested heavily in IT solutions, can hardly be accused of not moving with the times. Professional Broking
  
• 'Towergate launches underwriting platform' (requires logon)
  Towergate has launched an underwriting platform for brokers. The platform, provided by Kewill, will host and manage electronic communications within Towergate's underwriting business. Insurance Age
  
• 'Lower Inventory? Suits Us, Says SRG' (go to page 40)
  Menswear retailer has reduced lead times and lowered overall order cycle times, following the successful implementation of the Kewill Trade order fulfilment solution from supply-chain solutions specialist Kewill systems. Fashion Business International
  
• 'What do brokers really want?'
  For various reasons the insurance industry has been slow to implement seamless technology that gives brokers what they really want - the ability to provide their customers with excellent service, underpinned by quality products supported by speedy access and rapid turn-around of quotes and cover. The search for a consistent route to market has been a long one. Brokers Monthly
  

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