Partnering with 2BA: the standard in product and article data
Bluace works with partners who are at the forefront of innovation and reliability. One of those partners is 2BA, a specialist in managing and sharing standardized product and product data. Thanks to their platform, companies can access one central data point, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and transparency throughout the chain. This partnership will enable Bluace to support customers with innovative tools and services that fit the demands of a digital and sustainable future. Bluace and 2BA are improving data quality, process optimization, and collaboration.
What does 2BA do?
2BA is a leading party in standardized product and article data within various sectors, such as the installation, construction, and maritime industries. The platform provides companies with a unified way to manage and share technical product information through a central data point. This efficient exchange of data ensures consistent and up-to-date information throughout the chain.
As a recognized data hub, 2BA enables companies to optimize their processes using the ETIM classification standard and the Open Catalog Interface (OCI), ensuring improved communication between suppliers, wholesalers, and buyers.
The power of collaboration
Our partnership with 2BA exemplifies how technology and collaboration reinforce each other. Bluace has developed a link between Microsoft Business Central and the 2BA data pool, giving companies easy access to standardized product information. This allows them to implement processes faster and reduce error margins.
2BA is available through the Microsoft AppSource for other developers. By doing so, we are accelerating the adoption of 2BA’s platform and expanding its reach to new markets, such as the maritime sector. Together with 2BA, we ensure innovation and growth in the chain.
“Bluace is an active 2BA software partner who believes in their expertise. This is evident from their link between Microsoft Business Central and our 2BA data pool. They are also making this link available to other developers via the Microsoft AppSource, accelerating implementation in the maritime sector.”
Klaas Koetje, Marketing & Quality at 2BA
OMDS: the maritime cluster solution
The One Maritime Data Standard (OMDS) is an initiative of four major parties in the maritime sector. They have chosen to use 2BA’s platform and data pool to make OMDS function. This initiative provides a uniform standard for standardized product information within the shipping and offshore industry. OMDS contributes to a more efficient and error-free product data exchange in a sector where precision and speed are essential.
Companies in the maritime sector and members of 2BA can benefit from this standardization, leading to better communication and more efficient processes. Although the naval cluster consists of parties active in the sector and using 2BA, the cluster does not provide a structure but acts as a network of collaborating organizations. Bluace is also part of this 2BA Maritime Cluster and contributes to digitization and optimization within the sector.
Innovation and digitalisation
2BA continues to innovate to meet the changing needs of the market. The platform supports businesses in digital transformation by leveraging advanced technologies, such as APIs and integration capabilities with ERP systems.
In addition, sustainability plays an important role. 2BA contributes to a greener and more efficient chain by streamlining processes and reducing waste. This makes 2BA a reliable partner not only in digitization but also in achieving sustainable goals.
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