DALLAS, TEXAS - October 1, 2009 - The Aidmatrix Foundation Inc. today announced the successful results of its Summer '09 release of the Aidmatrix Network for Humanitarian Relief. This latest release is currently in production and available to all existing partners as it is delivered as a Software-As-A-Service (SaaS). Two major additions to the Supply Chain Management Suite include the Asset Registry Module and the Location Control Configuration for the Online Warehouse Module. The Asset Registry module assists members of the disaster relief community in preparing for disasters by pre-registering assets that can be made available during disasters. The new Location Control Configuration option available for the Online Warehouse module provides updated functionality for those NGOs who manage perishable goods or who participate in long-term recovery or development efforts.

 

The new Asset Registry module is designed to enable government offices of emergency services to pre-register private-sector assets that will be needed for emergency response. Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) and local businesses can coordinate with the local government emergency services to pledge assets such as generators, trucks, heavy equipment, etc., for use during a disaster. This way the emergency offices have a record of who to call to get the equipment needed when a disaster strikes.  The system coordinates the details of the offer, contact information, costs and workflows to obtain the equipment. Both the NGOs/businesses and the government offices can update the registry information online 24x7 and check assets in and out as they are committed during relief efforts. This simple-to-use tool can greatly expedite the flow of disaster services to those in need by providing instant communication tools between members of the relief community. 
 
The Location Control Configuration for the Online Warehouse introduces new levels of sophistication required for NGOs who manage perishable goods or who participate in long-term recovery or development efforts. The primary functions focus on the tracking of goods throughout their lifetime in the system including batch/lot controls through unique identifiers, expiration dates, thresholds and warnings - all which enable the warehouse operator to take every action possible to ship the item prior to expiry and maximize the consumption of the goods while minimizing spoilage. In addition this configuration includes supporting multiple currency values and provides enterprise-wide reporting. The Location Control Configuration is currently being used in the humanitarian relief efforts in Sri Lanka to help assist the more than 300,000 internally displaced peoples (IDPs).
 
The Aidmatrix Network for Humanitarian Relief is an award-winning supply-chain management, volunteer management and fundraising solution. It is a community, a technology and a commitment formed between Aidmatrix and its partners to empower the efficient delivery of more humanitarian relief. Learn more about the release at http://www.aidmatrix.org/technology/AN_summer09.pdf.

About the Aidmatrix Foundation, Inc. 

The Aidmatrix Foundation, Inc. builds and operates powerful technology hubs that support diverse stakeholder groups in their efforts to work together to solve the world's most challenging humanitarian crises. Our solutions enhance participation, amplify contributions, and accelerate results for humanitarian relief.  35,000 leading corporate, nonprofit and government partners leverage solutions to mobilize $1.5 billion annually in global aid with Aidmatrix. The donated goods, money and services impact the lives of 65 million people. Aidmatrix is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit headquartered in Dallas, Texas, USA, with offices in Wisconsin, Germany and India.