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Inside the Cloud
A Practical Resource for the USGN User
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What We Believe
Part 1 of 4
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"We believe that you want a cloud-based solution that can be re-branded to match your individual business image."
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Each of us has our own set of beliefs that make us unique. Similarly, each businesses is distinct, built on core values that create strategies to succeed.
This month, I want to begin sharing what USGN believes!
We live in a world where everyone wants something they do to go viral. It used to be that accomplishing something was a pre-requisite. Not anymore. Facebook is proof of that. Waking up in the morning seems license for a “unique” post to be noticed.
USGN isn’t looking for attention. We are perfectly happy being in the background. We believe that you want a cloud-based solution that can be re-branded to match your individual business image. In fact, many of our clients have created names, even logos, to fit their branding scheme. They take our modules and adapt them to their current systems. We become invisible.
But USGN is the engine behind the great things that our clients do. Each day, they appreciate the power and dependability of our solutions. Our team leads implementations and offers the support needed to keep our clients at the top of their game. And we are busy developing the next wave of features before they are even requested.
Our clients love what we do. That recognition is more than enough!
Russ Otten, VP of Sales & Marketing
Cell: 602.668.6880
Email:russ@usgn.net
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Where the Rubber Meets the Cloud
Client Spotlight
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This month’s client interview is with Beau Butler, Director of Construction, Facilities, and Design, for New Seasons Market, a USGN client since August, 2016.
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New Seasons Market is a chain of privately owned grocery stores operating out of Portland, Oregon, with stores along the West Coast. Founded by three families and 50 of their friends in 1999, the company currently operates 17 stores. Many of the products offered are organic and produced locally in the Pacific Northwest. The stores differ from most grocers by offering natural and conventional products side by side. New Seasons Market emphasizes the idea of a neighborhood grocery store in part by naming their stores after the neighborhood in which they reside and reflecting their surroundings in the stores' design and décor.
Beau has over 15 years of construction management experience in the grocery industry, including successful stints with Orchard Supply and Whole Foods prior to joining New Seasons Market in 2015.
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"We have already begun eliminating other platforms and replacing them with USGN."
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Q Why USGN?
A “I was familiar with USGN while I was with Whole Foods. So, when I joined New Seasons, I knew that USGN’s system allowed me to go to one place to capture everything. And all of this was on a secure site.”
Q How would you analyze the cost-benefit since using USGN?
A “It may be too early to track actual savings. However, we have already begun eliminating other platforms and replacing them with USGN. This will put us all on one stream-lined system. In addition, it is much easier to access info in the field using USGN.”
Q How has the USGN platform made a difference in just 8 months?
A “The Construction module was implemented right away. We have 50-60 users, from our GC people to our architects and engineers, even some from our development and financial teams. They all have access to everything. We are already using it for PO’s, since our current system is problematic. Also, the photos are a huge plus for us. Now, we are adding the Finance module for financial tracking on a day-to-day basis. Real-time access is going to be significant. Once that is in place, the Equipment module will follow. We are taking a very systematic approach. ”
Q Any words to describe your feelings about working with USGN so far?
A “It’s been great, ... even easy!“
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Today's Forecast: Less Cloudy
Tips & Tricks
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Creating In-Line Images
1. Place this code in the value side of a spacer tool
2. Adjust the 'File1' to the file tool you are using on your form
3. Edit the height and width of the thumbnail if you desire
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Lightning Strikes
News Updates
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Our 2017 User Conference will be held in Phoenix, AZ, in late October. We are adding several exciting elements. If you have been a regular attendee at these annual events, you will not want to miss this one. If you have contemplated but not attended one yet, this is the year to start. We are finalizing details and will announce soon!
Our Webinars take place at 10:00AM PST every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Mike Leathers will lead and facilitate these key events. The format is an “Open Mike”, with participants able to ask questions about various topics. Please sign up on our website to join Mike each month for an informative session.
Our Client Survey will be sent in May. Since feedback is a gift, we would really appreciate your time to complete and return to us. As business partners, we challenge each other to be the best. This will keep us on that track! Thanks!
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