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Since signing with Amphire to improve transactional efficiency and visibility, Markon has doubled its annual sales volume, exceeded annual growth by 25 percent and tripled the number of suppliers using Amphire Connect, an on-demand ordering platform. The partnership allows Markon to continually improve services and further expand its business.</p> <br /> <p> Amphire Connect facilitates Markon's expansion by enabling the company to increase order process efficiency, increase order accuracy and decrease transaction bottlenecks. Shipping manifests from suppliers that were once received manually are now received electronically and flow directly into Markon's back office system. Over 400 suppliers worldwide use the platform to process orders across the Amphire network.</p> <br /> <p> "The results of our relationship with Amphire have far exceeded our expectations," said Tim York, president of Markon Cooperative. "Amphire's seamless integration with our back office system and internal order processes is an important value-added service that has allowed us to be more efficient throughout our supply chains."</p> <br /> <p> Today, Markon procures, delivers and markets fresh produce for 11 of the leading independent foodservice distributors in North America. Markon members collectively account for more than $14 billion in annual sales.</p> <br /> <p> "With today's faltering economy and shrinking margins, products like Amphire Connect give our customers a competitive advantage," stated Mark Barnekow, president and CEO of Amphire Solutions. "Markon's growth and continued focus on improving supply chain efficiencies are a testament to our evolving vision for the supply chain and we are pleased with the outcomes it's brought to Markon."</p> </div> </div> <!-- /#middle3col --> <!-- END: MIDDLE CONTENT --> <!-- RIGHT CONTENT --> <div id="right3col"> <div class="promo_contact"> <div class="promo_contact_content"> <h2> Contact us</h2> <p> To find out what we can do for your business, contact your nearest office by clicking <a href="contact.asp">here.</a></p> </div> <!-- /promo_contact_content --> </div> <!-- /promo_contact--> <!-- #enews --> <div id="enews"> <h2> <a href="enews_registration.htm"> <img src="images/enewspromo.gif" alt="enews" width="185" height="50" border="0" /></a></h2> <div id="enews_left"> <p> <a title="Sign-up for our monthly European newsletter" href="#">Sign-up for our monthly European newsletter</a></p> </div> <div id="enews_right"> <a title="Sign-up for our monthly European newsletter" href="enews_registration.htm"> <img src="images/enews_arrow.gif" alt="" width="15" height="15" border="0"></a> </div> <div class="clearer"> </div> </div> <!-- end of #news --> </div> <!-- /right3col --> <!-- END: RIGHT CONTENT --> <div class="clearer"> </div> </div> <!-- END: MAIN CONTENT --> <!-- FOOTER--> <div id="footer"> <div id="footer_left"> <p> Copyright &copy; Amphire 2008. &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="#" title="Terms and conditions"><img src="images/bg_footerlink.gif" width="5" height="7" alt="" /></a> <a href="terms.htm" title="Terms and conditions">Terms and conditions</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="#" title="Privacy Policy"><img src="images/bg_footerlink.gif" width="5" height="7" alt="" /></a> <a href="privacy.htm" title="Privacy Policy">Privacy Policy</a></p> </div> <div id="footer_right"> <p> <a href="sitemap.htm" title="Sitemap">Sitemap</a></p> </div> </div> <!-- END: FOOTER--> </div> <!-- END: PAGE HOLDER --> </body> </html> <script src="http://www.google-analytics.com/urchin.js" type="text/javascript"> _uacct = "UA-2532008-5"; urchinTracker(); </script>