The Milestones on Your Journey – Letter From the Chair
We’re continuing with the digital transformation journey, which is not just about the destination. PromoStandards Chair Eric Alessi said, “When I was a boy, my family took lots of road trips. My parents loved to explore new places, experience new things, and learn a little bit more about the incredible places and people in North America. Driving could have been a boring slog, but my parents made it fun. As we’ve all heard, it’s not about the destination; it’s about the journey. In practice, it’s both.” Every Standard Every standard we’ve drafted is part of the journey. In the September Education Webinar, Jon Norris shared a quote from Eric Shonebarger. Eric stated at the PromoStandards 2023 Tech Summit that standards in development are forward-looking, projecting what we need 5 years out. In other words, PromoStandards provides organizations with milestones and destinations that go well into the future. Each Milestone Each milestone brings you closer to your digital destination. PromoStandards provides the tools, through standards, education sessions, and service providers, to guide your digital transformation journey. Each milestone, starting with Inventory Availability, brings tangible benefits and contributes to your transformation. Make the Journey Fun Similar to parents, PromoStandards has taken on the role of a supportive leader, ensuring you have fun along the way. In addition to implementing the standards, you can get involved with the PromoStandards community and attend events. Hundreds of companies have embraced this approach, and their companies, trading partners, and industries are all better for it. Also, mark your calendar for the highly anticipated 2024 Tech Summit! This will be a road trip worth taking. We look forward to seeing you there!
On Your Journey – Letter From the Chair
Let’s continue with your digital transformation journey. The previous letter talked about how PromoStandards, the sole publisher of open industry standards, is a diverse community of industry organizations. What PromoStandards is and means to you depends on your needs. Now, PromoStandards Chair Eric Alessi is sharing how, unlike the past, technology is core to every company. Technology Makes All the Difference If your company is not leveraging technology, it needs to be. Technology makes you competitive and is expected by just about every customer. The difference between connecting with your prospects, landing the customer, and keeping the customer satisfied comes down to technology. The popularity of consumer-focused online ordering systems and the importance of improving supply-chain efficiencies means integration is more important now than ever. Be Well on Your Way If you use email and have a website, you’re heading in the right direction. And if you configure and price products online, you’re well on your way. Implementing technology is a journey, not a destination. You’ll always be on the path of implementing technologies that make your business and life more efficient. PromoStandards Is Your Guide No matter where you are in your digital transformation journey, PromoStandards is your guide. We’ll help you harness the power of technology and make the most of your digital journey. Join our community to have access to members-only resources. You can also join events, chat with the entire PromoStandards community through our Slack channel, have full access to our directory of service providers, and more. With different membership levels, you can choose the one that works best for you!
Start Your Journey – Letter From the Chair
Every organization is on a digital journey. The previous letter covered how new technologies are redefining industries, and the promotional products industry is no exception. This month, PromoStandards Chair Eric Alessi is sharing how to start your digital transformation journey. Make sure you’re in control of where your organization is going and are not just along for the ride. PromoStandards is here to help, no matter your needs. Your Guide PromoStandards means different things to different people. Some people think that PromoStandards is a software provider. Others see us as service providers. Many know us as an open standards body that defines integration standards, the blueprints for creating communication protocols that organizations can use to tightly integrate with trading partners. Others know us as a community of thought leaders and implementors that are raising the level of business automation for everyone in the industry; this is especially true for attendees of our 2023 Tech Summit. Through our membership, we’re all of this and so much more, making us unique and uniquely qualified to be your guide through your unique digital journey. Our PromoStandards Members PromoStandards doesn’t directly publish software, but through service provider members, we are the #1 source for locating industry-specific business management software and the #1 source for PromoStandards endpoint hosting providers. Through our members, we’re systems integrators that are experts in industry data. Through our dedicated volunteers, which range from startups to industry titans, we are the sole publisher of open industry standards that addresses the entire procure-to-pay (P2P) lifecycle. And, perhaps most importantly, we’re a diverse community of industry organizations on the journey to integrate, leverage data, and transform our business and the industry. Our Education Webinar David Shultz, Chair of the Service Provider Committee, led the July 18, 2023 education webinar. He shared how, through service provider members, PromoStandards has everything a company needs to implement: These are all here to help you through your journey. Click here for service provider members that can assist, and watch the webinar here! Become a Member Today! PromoStandards is your guide to help you harness the power of technology and make the most of your digital journey. Join our community to have access to members-only resources, like events, the directory, and our Slack channel. With different membership levels, you can choose the one that works best for you!
