Buildbase is committed to the use of e-trading in its partnerships with suppliers and customers.

• The benefits of e-trading (also known as e-commerce) compared with traditional phone, post or fax solutions include:
• Reduction in paper and stationery costs
• Reduction in the labour costs involved in handling paper and document keying
• Automatic document matching of orders against invoices / deliveries
• Eliminate human error
• Improved visibility and reporting in relation to supply chain transactions and pricing
• Faster document delivery
• Increased security, resilience and availability

An e-Trading Portal Solution has been implemented which allows Grafton Group companies to exchange key business documents such as orders, invoices, credits, delivery notes and statements electronically with their suppliers and customers.

Message formats that can be exchanged include XML (such as Basda e-build,) Tradacoms, Edifact and CSV, or any other format with a fixed structure and suitable data content. Documents can be delivered direct with the e-trading portal over the Internet using FTP, by email or through any of the e-trading hubs that operate in the UK construction industry such as WeSupply, Coins, Causeway, Asite etc.

As part of Grafton Group’s continuing push for supply chain excellence, Buildbase, Plumbase, Jackson Building Centres and CPI Mortars are ready to discuss your electronic trading requirements and to maximise the benefits that technology can bring for us all.