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CIH Launches New SAP System

Combined Independents (Holdings) Ltd (CIH), an electrical buying group, part of Euronics, Europe’s largest electrical buying group, has implemented a number of changes to its SAP system to benefit CIH members and Euronics agents.

The upgraded SAP system allows members and agents to submit marketing claims, obtain best price and promotional offers, check stock levels and retrieve data on top selling products along with managing their accounts and credit limits. In addition, CIH will be offering a full marketing suite giving the members and agents a ‘one stop shop’ solution.

CIH has implemented the improvements to provide members and agents with all the information for bringing products to life in their showrooms, ensuring the members and agents can take control of every aspect of their business.

To provide further support to CIH members and Euronics agents, CIH has created a collection of step-by-step video guides that can be found on the homepage area of the new website. Furthermore, the improved SAP system ensures that the areas of purchasing, marketing and finance are seamlessly linked through one core platform, to ensure an improvement in all processes, and transforming the connection between CIH and Euronics’ members and agents.

Stuart Cook, CEO, CIH says: “We have upgraded our SAP system and B2B capability to streamline a number of processes and to enhance the usability for both CIH members and Euronics agents. Together, with our new ecommerce website, we have strengthened our offering to compete in the forever challenging trading climate.”

For more information on CIH, the new website and/or membership opportunities please call 01264 320500 and select option 3, followed by * or email membership@cihgroup.com

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  1. Stuart Cook, Chief Executive Officer, Combined Independents (Holdings) Ltd

About CIH:

Combined Independents (Holdings) Ltd (CIH) is an electrical buying group, part of Euronics, Europe’s largest electrical buying group, which operates in over 30 countries with an annual turnover of €19 billion. With around 500 members and approximately 1000 stores, CIH provides a range of services and benefits to support each independent electrical retailer, as well as exclusive ranges that the members’ customers are unable find anywhere else on the high street, or internet.

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19th March 2019

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