-- The entire process of special pricing requests, authorizations, claims and financial tracking is fully automated. -- All special pricing requests are submitted and administered using CMR's Web-based tools that can be securely accessed from anywhere 24 x 7. -- Requestors fill out a user-friendly form that matches the look and feel of the vendor company's other online resources. -- Users are prompted to enter all required information and the form is submitted only after all required fields have been completed. -- When a new claim is ready to be reviewed, processors receive an automatic alert, typically within five minutes of submission. -- Management can review, approve, decline, or counter-offer new requests in real time, without having personnel tied up updating spreadsheets or justification documents. -- Channel partners are instantly notified when requests are approved, modified or declined. -- Easier and faster turnaround yields a more efficient overall sales and ordering process for sales staff members, channel partners and customers. -- Distributors and resellers can direct their time and effort into selling more effectively by leveraging special pricing as an effective tool to close more sales, and build more profitable partner and customer relationships. -- The vendor's marketing management receives frequent, detailed market- demand data to support or adjust product-pricing strategies.Availability and Compatibility The Special Pricing Authorization channel management application from CMR is available for immediate deployment. This is a Web-based application that can be accessed with any Web browser -- no other software needs to be installed on local computer systems. Complete details can be found at www.computermarketresearch.com. About CMR For more than 20 years, CMR has delivered cost effective, technology-based applications and services to manufacturers to assist them in managing channel data management, optimize their trade promotion investments and maximize the effectiveness of their distribution channels. CMR's client/server and Web-based solutions accelerate and automate distributor and reseller data collection, processing, analysis and reporting. CMR's newest clients include Buffalo Technology, D-Link, LSI Corporation, Qlogic, Palm One, Plantronics, Targus, Samsung, Ricoh, Roxio, Symbol Technologies and other major manufacturers. More information is available from the CMR customer support line at (858) 279-6668, or can be viewed at www.computermarketresearch.com
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