Dallas TX - March 7, 2011 -  The Aidmatrix Foundation Inc. today announced its Spring 2011 release of the Aidmatrix Network for Humanitarian Relief. This latest release is currently in production and delivered as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) to partner NGOs and government agencies. The major additions to the Supply Chain Management Suite include the first mobile-enabled version of the Online Auction module, known as the Choice System within the Feeding America community, which enables food banks across the U.S. to bid on available items from their smart-phone. The release also includes a new module for Online Ordering that is completely integrated in the Online Warehouse Plus+ module. The further integration of the In-Kind Donations Management Plus+ module into the Online Warehouse Plus+ module completes the end-to-end flow of data through the system. For complete technical details and screenshots, visit www.aidmatrix.org/Spring2011.  

Online Auction Module (Feeding America's Choice™ System) - The new mobile support feature provides smart-phone enabled access to the Online Auction module as used by Feeding America in their Choice System. The feature enables mobile bidding, joint bidding on current and upcoming auction sessions, and the ability to view bids both won and lost. This maximizes access to the system for more than 800 Feeding America Choice System users who can now interact with the system via a smart-phone instead of having to be on the office network or at a Wi-Fi spot. This feature also minimizes the chance that they miss out on bidding on loads of product for their food bank. This functionality is made possible by funding provided by Feeding America

Peter Ricardo from Food Bank of Central New York, East Syracuse, New York, commented: "I'm sure most food sourcers will tell you that much of our time is busied with being out in the service area, visiting donors, making calls, and looking for opportunities to connect food. To have the Choice System as handy as your phone will be a wonderful addition to the tool box that saves trips back to the office or searches for Wi-Fi hotspots. Thanks Aidmatrix."

Don Moore from The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, added: "As one of the testers of ChoiceMobile, I was excited we would be getting the mobile app. I use Linux/Firefox on my computer at home so my only choice was to be at the office, have someone else bid for me, or skip bidding altogether. The very first day the mobile app was available, I had to be away from the office for a project that lasted several hours longer than expected. I was able to bid from my MOTOROLA DROID. You did an awesome job guys. Thanks for the tool that I will surely use to do my job more effectively."

Online Ordering, In-Kind Donations Management Plus+ and Online Warehouse Plus+ Modules Add Integrated Workflows - The second major addition includes the launch of a new Online Ordering module that integrates directly in the Online Warehouse Plus+ module, which in turn is now integrated into the In-Kind Donations Management Plus+ module. The net result is an integrated view for sourcing the materials needed. There is notification that the needed materials for the warehouse are coming in through an in-kind donation, otherwise the goods can be procured to fill the need. Recipients can get updates as the items become available in the warehouse saving time and increasing data quality by reducing redundant data-entry points.

Many additional new features are also available. To view the complete list, visit www.aidmatrix.org/Spring2011