-- Accelerates Fund Approval Process. Prior approval requests, co-op claims and market development funds can be easily entered by partners and reviewed by manufacturers. -- Simplifies Processing. Reseller and distributor data collection and reporting processes are streamlined. -- Saves Time. Automatically identifies and lets users know when claim forms are incomplete. Only completed forms reach the claims processing desk. -- Reduces Costs. Administrative overhead and labor costs are substantially reduced. -- Helps Monitor ROI. Channel program and trade promotion ROI can be constantly tracked and measured. -- Improves Planning and Development of Marketing Programs. New marketing programs can be designed based on actual distributor and reseller performance. -- Generates Custom Analytics. Analytics can be performed by territory, reseller, product or distributor. -- Allows Instant and Secure Access, 24/7. Co-op and MDF balances YTD, totals earned YTD, total claims YTD, claims pending and claims paid out can be instantly accessed and downloaded 24/7. -- Secured Data. Privacy and data security are always assured."Many of the world's leading manufacturers have relied on CMR to collect and standardize their channel sales and inventory data," said Del Heles, president of Computer Market Research. "Our new Coop/MDF Hosted Services continue the CMR tradition of excellence and our commitment to helping manufacturers improve the ways they organize, manage and optimize all of their channel-related data and channel management processes." Fortune 1000 companies rely on CMR solutions to improve channel sales, channel POS, channel Inventory and channel management.
-- Organize channel partner reward/incentive programs. -- Make faster, more effective decisions. -- Determine which SKU's top resellers are selling. -- Improve Channel Sell Through. -- Monitor ROI in Channel Programs. -- Communicate more effectively with Resellers. -- Forecast channel sales more accurately. -- Consolidate Channel POS data to improve sales compensation programs. -- Streamline traditional information management processes. -- Unite participating partners.About Targus Targus invented the notebook case and continues to advance the mobile accessories category with innovative and relevant solutions for today's mobile lifestyle. Targus products enhance productivity, connectivity, and security, liberating users to work in any and all environments with convenience and comfort. Founded in 1983, Targus is located in Anaheim, Calif., with offices worldwide and distribution in more than 100 countries. For more information, visit www.targus.com. About CMR For more than 20 years, CMR has delivered cost effective, technology-based applications and services to manufacturers to assist them in managing channel data management, optimize their trade promotion investments and maximize the effectiveness of their distribution channels. CMR's client/server and Web-based solutions accelerate and automate distributor and reseller data collection, processing, analysis and reporting. More information is available from the CMR customer support line at (858) 279-6668, or can be viewed at www.computermarketresearch.com
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