Benefits of an Extranet
An extranet is a secured, private virtual space where you can collaborate, share information, or integrate operations between your field teams, suppliers, vendors, partners, or even your customers. These secured external networks make your company more efficient in everything you do. With the right extranet, you will get an edge over your competition with streamlined traditional business functions while saving money on overhead costs.
Some other benefits for using an extranet in your business include:
Increase productivity. You will enjoy increases in your productivity as you automate more and more processes. You will no longer lose critical information in the mail or buried in to e-mail inbox.
Reduced margin of error. Extranets reduce margins of error by giving specific groups access to your internal applications and data such as letting your customers see their order histories.
Flexibility. Extranets give everyone access to information they need when and where it is the most convenient for them. This frees you from unnecessary meetings and phone calls while cutting those costs.
Timely and accurate information. You can change, edit, and update sensitive information instantly with an extranet, making sure everyone has the most up-to-date information available to them.
Shorter time to market. Extranets gets your products into the marketplace faster by making proposals and specifications available to your suppliers, clients, and partners.
Reduced inventory. Business-to-business extranets streamline your inventory with your suppliers so you can process orders as they come, reducing how much stock you need to keep on hand.
Build customer loyalty. Extranets make your business more customer-friendly. You customers get timely and accurate information that will make them come back to you again and again.
Extranets reduce your supply, staffing, and other overhead costs by streamlining your operations. To see how much your company can save with an extranet, contact us today and we will point you towards the best extranet solution for your needs.