Bain & Company Expands Global E-commerce Capabilities through Strategic Alliance Partnerships

Strategic Insights -

Bain & Company, a leading global business consulting firm, has announced the expansion of its global e-commerce capabilities through the addition of five new members to its BainNet alliance. The new partners, Cisco Systems, Oracle, Com Tech, UPS e-Logistics, and Fort Point Partners, will enhance Bain's ability to implement e-commerce strategies and provide access to best-of-breed technology solutions for its clients worldwide.

Key Takeaways:

  • The addition of Cisco Systems and Oracle in Italy, Com Tech in Australia, UPS e-Logistics and Fort Point Partners in North America, enhances Bain's global e-commerce capabilities and provides clients with best-of-breed talent and expertise in business strategy and cutting-edge technologies.
  • BainNet, an alliance of market leaders, provides new technology-based strategies to clients throughout the world, including Europe, Asia, Australia, South Africa, and the Americas.
  • The alliance will continue to expand by adding world-class members over the coming weeks, with the goal of providing clients with seamless and fast implementation of e-commerce strategies.
  • The members of BainNet are among the best companies in their fields, providing a unique opportunity for clients to access top companies that can work together effectively.
  • BainNet covers a wide range of software and service capabilities, covering all major industries and world regions, with members including ArsDigita Corporation, Cysive Inc., i2 Technologies, NetCel360, and XUMA.

Statistics:

  • Bain & Company has over 2,000 major multinational and other corporate clients from every economic sector and region of the world.
  • The company has worked with clients that have outperformed the stock market by three to one.
  • BainNet has a global presence, with members operating across Europe, Asia, Australia, South Africa, and the Americas.
  • The addition of new members brings the BainNet alliance to a total of eight members, each providing unique expertise in their respective fields.
  • Com Tech Communications, a member of the Dimension Data Group, employs over 1000 people and has a strong customer service focus.
  • Fort Point Partners has been engaged by more than 50 businesses, including Hewlett-Packard, BlueLight.com, Kaplan, J. Crew, and Promon IP.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, "Bain & Company Expands Global E-commerce Capabilities through Strategic Alliance Partnerships" (September 18, 2000)
  • Bain & Company press release, "Bain & Company Expands Global E-commerce Capabilities through Strategic Alliance Partnerships" (September 18, 2000)
  • Com Tech Communications, "About Us" (http://www.comtech.com.au)
  • Fort Point Partners, "About Us" (http://www.fortpoint.com)
  • Oracle Corporation, "About Oracle" (http://www.oracle.com/it)
  • UPS e-Logistics, "About Us" (http://www.e-logistics.ups.com)