Small companies might be technically challenged. But suppliers can receive orders with as little as a browser, and there is no charge for access to orders. Buying on Exostar requires a little more effort. We provide a buy-side application they can get by subscription, which we refer to as a portal addition. Just using the exchange does not require much expertise.
Most companies have a lead person in information technology.
He can take end users through adoption and getting used to it. It's a matter of hours, like eBay or Yahoo, not a separate training course. We provide a platform where companies can come together at all different levels. It is a venue for everyone, up to 37,000 suppliers, regardless whether they buy or sell, or whether they have certificated technologies or not. Exostar has its own order management system and supply chain collaboration tools.