Dow eMart, an Intranet-based online purchasing system, was launched to increase purchasing flexibility for Dow suppliers and ensure employee work efficiency. Powered by cc-hubwoo, Dow eMart allows employees to use electronic catalogs to order supplies and services that do not directly impact production or strategic operations. Employees are able to point and click on items like office supplies, lab supplies and non-strategic materials and services that are necessary for day-to-day activities. These purchases are charged directly to their Corporate VISA card.

Employee Benefits

In addition to simplified purchase power, Dow eMart offers Dow employees a number of benefits, including:

• Reduced order errors
• Faster purchasing process
• Reduced system maintenance costs
• The lowest possible unit costs from Dow suppliers

Supplier Benefits

Suppliers welcome the Dow eMart system because they:

• Receive payments through the VISA system as soon as the order is processed
• Easily control their own catalog on their internet site; Dow eMart connects directly to supplier internet sites and allows a point and click purchasing process