Vancouver, Canada — Contac Services Inc., Canada’s largest direct marketing, print and fulfillment company, and Grand & Toy, the nation’s largest business to business solutions provider, have expanded their existing strategic partnership with the launch of the Online Brand Manager (OBM). This web-based technology platform aims to bring value to Canadian businesses of all sizes by centralizing the procurement of branded stationery, promotional products and marketing tools.
Through user-friendly interfaces, including predefined company templates and a step-by-step process that guides the user through placing orders and selecting shipping preferences, the OBM also works to increase productivity and operational efficiency.
“In today’s competitive business environment, customers are constantly searching for efficient and cost-effective ways to streamline their business procurement process and maintain their brand consistency,” said Ann Hazelton, Director of Imaging, Grand & Toy. “Online Brand Manager, developed jointly by Grand & Toy and Contac, enables customers to create personalized marketing material and other sales collateral on demand rather than incurring expensive agency fees. By taking advantage of this powerful web-based technology platform, they can better manage promotional inventory while creating a powerful business identity.”
“Our partnership with Grand & Toy allows us to integrate the core strengths of each of our organizations to create a solution that supplies end users with everything they need for their day-to-day business operations,” says Contac’s President and CEO Riaz Pisani. “Instead of managing a complex network of multiple vendors, organizations can create, deliver and produce complete print, promotional and marketing solutions through one convenient and customized web platform while leveraging Contac’s Logistics Division which provides national supply chain clients with management tools, online procurement and real-time delivery to destinations around the world.”
The Grand & Toy Online Brand Manager powered by Contac is scheduled to launch on September 1st, 2009.