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Internet Sourcing Network (“ISN”)
The cornerstone of C-Me’s services is the proprietary ISN, consisting of private extranets built and maintained by C-Me according to each retail partner’s specifications.  These Web-based turnkey systems automate the front-end merchandise sourcing activities of retailers at no cost, and provide retailers with tremendous time and cost savings.  The ISN enables retailers and Small and Medium sized Enterprises(SMEs) to conduct business privately, using any Internet connection without investing in expensive hardware, software or training.  SMEs globally can get real time feedback about retailers’ sourcing needs and buying plans.  The SME can then change its strategies to meet these needs by updating its product line. 

Global Financial Platform – GFP platform can eliminate the needs of issuing letter of credit for retailer for overseas purchase. CIT’s credit assurance of C-Me’s retail partners and overseas local bank alliances such as Bank SinoPac, provide accounts receivable financing to SMEs for their cash flow needs.  The Company believes GFP platform will reduce the cost and risk of importing by as much as 50% as compared to standard letters of credit that are normally required.

Virtual Trade Show
The progenitor of the Company’s merchandise sourcing services is the Virtual Trade Show (“VTS”), which is a centralized product showcase that features a multitude of products in easily understandable and searchable categories.  The primary appeal of the Virtual Trade Show is to enable SMEs a direct marketing channel to a wide universe of retail buyers.  The VTS provides retailers the ability to search for new sources of merchandise to enhance their existing SME base.

Web Design And Hosting
Small retailers who do not have an Internet commerce strategy or a Web presence will be provided a free template Web page and shared domain name.  Additionally, the Company offers fee-based customized Web design and hosting services to meet the e-commerce needs of its customers.

The Company believes its merchandise sourcing services create time and cost efficiencies for retailers that lead to increased merchandise turnover and higher gross margins.  Key benefits include the following:

Efficiency – the Company builds and maintains a Web-based system that streamlines and automates the front-end merchandise sourcing process and provides instantaneous visual access to available merchandise on a 24/7 basis.   Domestic and overseas products, per each buyers specifications, are pushed to their desktop.

Cost – Our sourcing service is delivered at no cost to the retailer without legacy system integration and without eliminating the “touch-and-feel” necessary to retail buyers.  Retail buyers are provided, free of charge, sample merchandise to inspect quality and feel prior to placing an order.

Time Savings – the Company’s service reduces time and cost to find products, which shortens the crucial time between merchandise availability and presentation, this is because viewing and editing merchandise with SMEs in showrooms and at market, consumes approximately one hour per appointment.  Therefore, using traditional sourcing, each buyer can see approximately 8 to 10 lines a day and 40 to 50 per week.  Using the Company’s ISN, buyers can each view 50 lines in their offices before market and eliminate unnecessary appointments and make actual appointments more efficient, effective, and meaningful.

Speed to the Market – Our services facilitate new relationships with foreign and domestic SMEs, helping retailers to build their product sourcing bases and lower prices.  Retailers may achieve higher margins by establishing direct sourcing relationships with new international SMEs, directly lowering cost of goods sold.  Our services allow buyers to eliminate face-to-face meetings with SMEs.  Each transaction can be completed in less than one week rather than the normal three to four week cycle.  This is a competitive advantage, as the other retailers will be using a typical three to four week buying cycle.  The shortened transaction time is especially important for off-price retailers with faster turning inventory, and all retailers who purchase overseas.  This speed will assist in reducing markdowns, as the selling cycle will be extended.  Assuming a normal markdown is 10% of retail sales, purchases through the Internet Sourcing Network could have a reduction of 5 to 7%, or 30 to 50% because of starting the selling cycle sooner.

Open to Buy Broadcasts – We broadcast your OTB positions on demand to SMEs that meet your qualifications.

Global Sourcing – We have sourcing offices in 10 countries to facilitate direct relationships with overseas SMEs matching your product development guidelines.

What are the costs?  It’s absolutely FREE – There is no cost to retailers, in fact consider how much it will cost you not to join!
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