Overview 概述
Why convert to a subscription model? 为什么转换成订阅模式? Retailers and other participants in the WERCSmart program, who sell, transport, store or dispose of your product face challenges in complying with increasingly complex federal, state and local regulations. WERCSmart计划中的零售商和其他参与者,他们在销售、运输、储存或者处理你的产品时面临着挑战,要遵守越来越多复杂的联邦、州和地方法规。
The data contained in the Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) supplied with the products frequently do not contain sufficient information for compliance with these regulations. WERCSmart provides retailers, and other participants, the data required to comply with these regulations. 与产品一起提交的化学品安全技术说明书(SDSs)中的数据经常不包含符合这些法规条例的充分信息。而WERCSmart给零售商和其他参与者提供了符合这些法规条例的数据。
Since its inception in 2008, Wercsmart’s transactional pricing model has not kept pace with today’s dynamic nature of the program in order to meet the needs of its participants and its contributing suppliers. 自2008年成立以来,WERCSmart的交易定价模式已经跟不上该计划当今的动态特性,以满足它的参与者和参与的供应商的需求。
The Subscription Model is designed to address certain inefficiencies for its customers. Contributors can now experience a predictable budget for ever-increasing regulatory requirements, UPC updates, forwarding of products, and recertification. 订阅模式的制定主要为了提高客户的工作效率。参与者现可以对诸多方面做个预算,如对不断更新的法规要求、条形码(UPC)更新、递交产品信息和重新认证。
By converting to the Subscription Model, suppliers manage their products more efficiently and experience unlimited product updates without the hassle of paying for each requested transaction. 通过转换至认购模式,供应商能更有效地管理他们的产品,每项被要求的交易没有支付烦恼就可以体验无限的产品更新。
Tier Categories 等级类别
Subscription fees are determined by two categories of tier ranges that are based upon your number of registered active products. 订阅费通过两个等级类别来决定,这两个等级类别基于你的注册产品数量。
FAQ 常见问题:
1. WHAT ARE THE CORE CHALLENGES WITH THE CURRENT TRANSACTIONAL MODEL? The challenges include: a. A lack of efficiency for customers b. Unbudgeted and unexpected expenses for each transaction resulting from ever-increasing regulatory requirements, UPC updates, forwarding of products and recertification c. A massive volume of financial transactions that cost valuable time 1.当前操作模式的主要缺陷是什么? 包括: A.效率不高 b.参与者现不能对诸多方面做个预算,如对不断更新的法规要求、条形码(UPC)更新、递交产品信息和重新认证。 c.多次的付款交易十分费时
2. HOW WILL SUBSCRIPTION PRICING ADDRESSING THE CORE CHALLENGES? a. Simple Pricing – Provides pricing tiers that are based upon your number of registered active products. b. Simple Payments – Payments can be made annually, quarterly or monthly depending upon your subscription tier. c. Improved Product Management – All subscribers receive unlimited product forwards and UPC updates. d. Encourage Data Revisions – By eliminating separate recertification fees associated with regulatory, formulation and general product changes, you can update a product at no additional charge. e. Budget Friendly – Enables annual budget planning and forecasting for your product portfolio. 2.订阅模式的定价将如何解决这些缺陷? A.定价简单:提供定价等级,这基于注册产品的数量。 b.简单的支付方式:可年交、季交或者月交,这取决于你的订阅等级 C.方便数据修正:因法规,配方或者整体产品的变动所产生的重新认证的费用,现已取消。现在可免费更新产品数据。 E.便于预算:能够制定年度计划预算及预知产品系列。
3. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN MY SUBSCRIPTION? a. Product registrations, forwarding, data updates b. UPC additions and edits up to a maximum of 500 active UPCs per product c. Pesticide registration data maintenance d. VOC data maintenance e. Document uploads when permitted (non-OTC private -label products require authoring by some participants) 3.我的订阅模式包含了哪些内容? a.产品注册、数据提交和数据更新 b. UPC增加,每个产品可增加到500个有效UPC号 c. VOC数据维护 d. 允许情况下的文件上传(不含私人的OTC产品:其标签要求由某些参与者来编写)
4. WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN MY SUBSCRIPTION? a. SDS Authoring b. UL Secure Connect or PurView℠ subscription c. Custom reports 4. 我的订阅模式不包含哪些内功? a.化学品安全技术说明书(SDS)的编写 b.UL安全中心连接或者PurView℠的认购 c.自定义报告
5. HOW DO I DETERMINE MY SUBSCRIPTION TIER? WERCSmart will calculate your subscription tier based on your active number of products and product types (formulated or non-formulated). You may then select the subscription tier of your choice. 5.如何确定我的订阅等级? 基于你的产品数量和产品类别(化学品配置或化学品配置),WERCSmart会预测你的订阅等级,然后你可以自己选择订阅等级。
6. CAN I CONTINUE TO USE THE TRANSACTIONAL MODEL? Yes, current customers may continue using the transactional model, but only through June 2016. Existing suppliers may opt into subscription pricing at their convenience, anytime between December 6, 2015 and June 30, 2016. This is intended to provide flexibility so suppliers can appropriately budget for their annual expense. 6.可以继续使用过渡期间的模式吗? 可以,当前的客户可继续使用过度期间的模式,但只能到2016年6月。2015年12月6日到2016年6月30日之间的任何时间段,当前的供应商可选择订阅模式。这个计划便于供应商能预算他们的年度经费。
7. WHAT STEPS DO I NEED TO CONSIDER BEFORE SUBSCRIBING? It is recommended to evaluate your product portfolio before you subscribe. The subscription process will present you the opportunity to Obsolete products which are currently in Archived status. Once this process has been completed, the system will display the pricing tier for your Active products. 7.订阅前,需要考虑哪些步骤? 推荐你在订阅前评估你的产品系列。认购过程中,在存档状态下会给你淘汰产品的机会。一旦这个过程完成了,系统将显示你目前产品的定价等级。
8. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I GO TO THE NEXT TIER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE YEAR? Should you outgrow your current subscription tier, the system will automatically notify you. A pro-rated invoice will be provided based upon the annual date of renewal. A supplier simply pays the updated amount and continues with your subscription advantages. 8.一年当中,如果增加了产品数量,那么订阅模式中会发生哪些变化? 如果超出了当前的订阅等级,系统会自动通知你。基于订阅时的日期,会提供你一张新的发票,该发票是基于之前缴费的基础上计算的,供应商只需要支付更新部分的费用,仍可继续保持当年的订阅状态。
9. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I NEED TO GO DOWN A TIER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE YEAR? The subscription tier is for a full year. Upon annual renewal you may make adjustments for the subsequent period. 9.一年当中中,如果要减少产品数量,那么订阅模式中会发生哪些变化? 订阅期限是一整年的。一年到期之后,可以对产品数量进行调整。
10. HOW DO I PAY MY SUBSCRIPTION? Payment options include credit card, wire transfer or ACH. 10.如何支付我的订阅? 支付方式包括信用支付、电汇或者自动化交易所(ACH)。
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