AkzoNobel gets connected with Information Builders

Speciality chemicals giant AkzoNobel says it is deploying Information Builders' iWay B2B software to manage relationships with partners and distributors around the world.

AkzoNobel says it is using iWay Trading Partner Manager to connects all its business units worldwide, as well as suppliers, transportation companies, and customers across multiple trading networks. The company says it has already simplified ramp up of new partners and management of existing relationships, which it sees as a significant advantage in the highly competitive chemical manufacturing market.