JAZD & ChainLink Research Announce B2B Marketplace Partnership for the Supply Chain Industry
Andover, MA -- December 16, 2009 -- JAZD, the leader in online B2B directory service platforms, announced today that it will partner with ChainLink Research, the leader in inter-enterprise supply chain research, to provide B2B buyers with the most comprehensive online portal for the global supply chain market. The online marketplace, set to launch in early 2010, will incorporate customized supplier microsites with exclusive research from the renowned ChainLink team of industry veterans.
SupplyTech, like other JAZD marketplaces, will deliver complete company and product listings, deep industry content, user-generated ratings & reviews, geographical search, side-by-side product comparisons, downloadable product specifications, pricing and marketing literature, along with an array of social media tools for users to share information and network with peers.
“The JAZD marketplace platform allows our partners to provide their networks with education, research and deep vendor content in one easy-to-use online portal,” said Jamie Bedard, Founder and CEO at JAZD. “Partnering with ChainLink Research allows us to create the dynamic online marketplace the supply chain community is lacking.”
“Our partnership with JAZD provides our clients, and the entire supply chain industry, the ability to access cutting edge research, relevant educational materials and comprehensive supplier purchasing information in a single place online,“ said Ann Grackin, Chief Executive Officer, ChainLink Research. “The combination of enhanced microsites, interactive community features and original content makes SupplyTech the marketplace solution supply chain professionals are asking for.”
About JAZD Markets
JAZD is the leading B2B directory-driven marketing-as-a-service company for B2B publishers, headquartered in Andover, MA. JAZD combines directory placement, display advertising, lead generation, content integration, social media and vertical search into an innovative directory platform where advertisers can measure and optimize their ROI. Learn more about JAZD and their publishing partners in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, chemicals, communications, processing, hotel and supply chain industries at http://www.jazd.net.
About ChainLink Research
ChainLink Research, the leader in inter-enterprise supply chain research, is dedicated to helping executives improve business performance and competitiveness through supply chain excellence. Their 3Pe methodology encompasses the Policies, Processes, Performance, and Enablers for realizing supply chain excellence. It represents the analytical “lens“ by which we view the world. For more information, visit www.chainlinkresearch.com.
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