KSM Berhad, one of the largest co-op in Malaysia, with more than 250,000 members is constantly exploring opportunities to provide KSM members with additional benefits. One of the ways is to effectively group the purchasing power of individual member for volume discount on products and services. The challenge is therefore to identify the best solution on the Information Communication Technology (ICT) platform.

The ICT solutions should meet KSM Berhad’s objectives :-
• Global and local access via the Internet for members, service providers (supplier &   manufacturer), logistic provider and application service provider.
• Efficient and effective online communication platform for members and co-op.
• Online marketplace that offers members best value, convenience and 24 hours shopping   for products and services.
• Quick, easy and user friendly group purchase process for members.
• A very comprehensive range of products and services that can be expanded easily.

Macroworld’s Solution
Macroworld offered KSM Berhad a complete Business to Consumer eBusiness portal with an innovative Group Buy concept. We deployed a robust, scalable and fully interactive web-based system powered by industry leader, Hewlett Packard’s award winning LH 6000 Net server.

End-User Benefits
• With this service, co-op and members will be able to gain :-
• Improved operational efficiency - fast and interactive e-mail communication.
• Greater cost savings - from reduced administration delays and mass direct mailings.
• Best value, convenience and 24 hours shopping of a wide range of quality products and   services.
• With Powershop, the innovative group buy eBusiness portal, members of co-op enjoy   the best value, products and services from the comfort of their home or office.