OSRAM SYLVANIA Selects Vinimaya SmartSearch Catalog™ Solution
B2B Catalog Search and Shopping Solution Integrated with SAP SRM System
CINCINNATI, OH AND DANVERS, MA
January 19, 2012 - Vinimaya, Inc. (www.vinimaya.com), the leading provider of next generation E-Procurement Catalog and B2B Shopping Solutions for buyers and suppliers, is pleased to announce that OSRAM SYLVANIA, Inc. has selected Vinimaya Smart Marketplace Technology™ as the e-catalog engine for their SAP SRM implementation.
Vinimaya Smart Marketplace Technology™ creates a private, virtual marketplace delivering an intuitive “B2C” shopping experience that employees immediately know how to use. OSRAM SYLVANIA buyers will have the capability to search in real time across all sources of supplier data -- punch-out sites, supplier websites, online marketplaces, warehouse inventory, and internal catalog databases -- with a single search from a user-customized interface. The results from each “Google-like” search are presented for consideration in a robust shopping environment complete with thumbnail images, detailed item descriptions, and side-by-side comparisons of items from different suppliers.
“Vinimaya has proven to be a catalyst to drive end user adoption and savings. We are excited about the partnership and the value that it adds to our SAP SRM process. In addition, the Vinimaya platform provides supplier sourcing control through dedicated use of our contracted catalog suppliers only.” said Bill Wallack, Commodity Business Head/Indirect Materials & Services OSRAM SYLVANIA.
“We are pleased to have OSRAM SYLVANIA join our growing list of world-class companies who have implemented the innovative Vinimaya solution. This is further validation of the value that Vinimaya brings to top-tier organizations. We look forward to a strong relationship for many years to come,” added John Hutchinson, President of Vinimaya.
About Vinimaya
Vinimaya, Inc. is a privately held software solutions company that provides innovative E-Procurement Catalog and B2B Shopping Solutions for both buyers and suppliers based on their patented Vinimaya SmartSearch Agent™ technology platform. Vinimaya products are 100% compatible with systems from Ariba, SAP, Oracle and PeopleSoft among others and are used by global companies such as Alcoa, 3M, Corning, EDS, Sunoco, Visa, and Agilent Technologies. For more information, please visit www.vinimaya.com, email sales@vinimaya.com or call 888-618-8634.
About OSRAM SYLVANIA
OSRAM SYLVANIA is a leader in lighting solutions that feature innovative design and energy saving technology. The company sells products for homes, businesses and vehicles primarily under the SYLVANIA brand name, and also under the OSRAM brand. Headquartered in Danvers, Mass., OSRAM SYLVANIA is the North American operation of OSRAM GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Siemens AG. For more information, visit www.sylvania.com or follow SYLVANIA on Facebook and Twitter.
Contact:
Shelby Kaylor
Vinimaya, Inc.
513-618-2143
skaylor@vinimaya.com
