Spicers makes major investment in catalogue system

Spicers has commissioned Matrix Software to implement Matrix CMS, an industry-leading catalogue management system, to improve the production process for its Big Book and other publications.

Matrix CMS enables publishing information to be stored and controlled from one location. It provides tools to help build catalogue pages quickly and efficiently, and enables teams to work collaboratively. The master information can be reused for future publications and is easily extracted for other marketing channels, such as websites.

Ralph Howard, Spicers’ Publications Manager, said, “We were very impressed by Matrix’s ability to deliver new functionality promptly in response to the changing requirements of our customers and the way in which we will be able to work with our customers and suppliers using the same core data. This will reduce costs but, more importantly, enable Spicers to go to market quickly”.

“Matrix has in-depth experience of catalogue systems and a real appreciation of our requirements and how best to meet them, which was a key factor in our decision. This is a significant investment for us, so we compared many market-leading solutions before finally choosing Matrix CMS.”

Nick Speakman, Managing Director of Matrix Software commented,
“ Spicers is a leader in pioneering catalogue management systems and has become synonymous with best practice, so it’s great to be chosen as their preferred partner.”

For further press information call Catherine Taylor, Spicers’ Press Office, on 01480 880171 or 07788 480123.