November 2009
DMSi Implements SharePoint to Leverage Efficiencies
DMSi set out this past year with the communication goals of better collaboration with its customer community and a movement to a one site solution for all customer communication. Building on a proven technology, DMSi began using Microsoft SharePoint as a platform upon which to attain these goals.
Microsoft SharePoint is a collection of products and software elements that includes, among a growing selection of components, web browser based collaboration functions, process management modules, search modules and a document-management platform. SharePoint can be used to host web sites that access shared workspaces, information stores and documents, as well as host defined applications such as wikis and blogs. All users can manipulate proprietary controls called “web parts” or interact with pieces of content such as lists and document libraries.
The recently launched LOB Discussion Groups through SharePoint allow customers and employees to share ideas and experiences in an easy to use, web-accessible community group. Additionally, SharePoint is being used with new implementations to provide a shared space for document collaboration and project management. Communication previously accomplished through many emails and manual document management is now simplified into a single document repository. This prevents problems with versioning and eliminates of sending files back-and-forth in emails.
“SharePoint is a flexible site that allows us to manage our implementations right alongside our line of business space with their discussion boards and feature rich information,” explains Kerry Blusys, Professional Services Manager. “We look forward to the many different ways we can interact with our customers with this powerful and boundless tool; and hope our customers look forward to the many possibilities this new space affords us. We would like to encourage our customers that have access to our beta Line of Business sites to start using it for collaboration within their user communities.”
If you would like to access the new SharePoint site, please email your LOB team with “SharePoint user information request” as your subject line to expedite the process.
About DMSi Software
For over 30 years, DMSi has been the leading business management solution for distributors of building material and forest products. Nearly 400 of North America’s top lumber, millwork, pro dealer, roofing, siding, laminate, drywall, and other building product suppliers use DMSi software to efficiently manage daily activities in 1,500 distribution yards, shops, warehouses and offices.
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