OpenLink Companies

dbcSMART software

dbcSMART software, now OpenLink Agribusiness Solutions Group (OASG), specializes in the development of Commodity Management, Merchandising and Grain Accounting software. With over three decades of expertise in the commodity-agribusiness industry, the company is located just outside of Toronto, Canada, an agricultural, technology, and financial hub.

OASG develops and markets SMARTsoft, the software solution suite for producers, processors, manufacturers and traders who buy, sell, hedge, warehouse, merchandise, export, and transform commodities into value-added products and by-products for distribution. With hundreds of installations in 16 countries, OASG provides mission critical solutions that help manage exposure to commodity price and currency fluctuations while providing a rich portfolio of components to manage the complete value chain of agricultural-based products, chemicals, softs and fuels.

The SMARTsoft solution includes: Commodity Management with Contracts, Tickets, Advances, Final Settlement, Accruals, Order Logistics, Debit/Credit Memos, Storage, Position Risk Management, Bin Management and Futures & Options. Also included are A/R, A/P, G/L, Financial Reporting, Inventory Costing, Production, Sales Order Processing, Sales Analysis, Purchase Orders, RIN processing, Brokerage and Contracts-Multiple Products.

For more information see www.dbcsmartsoftware.com

IRM system solutions

IRM's system solutions are specifically tailored to the requirements of deregulated markets and support the operative business as well as strategic planning. From structured procurement management (forecast, energy disposition, from simple registration and handling of an increasing number of procurement flows including schedule and balancing group management) to energy trading with portfolio/risk management (including complex risk and optimization functionalities) in the multi-commodity environment as well as in investment analysis and planning.

Due to its long term experiences the company offers their know how in the consulting area: system optimization, liberalization, IT and energy trading. Initially, IRM AG was founded as a limited liability company in 1998. Commercial operation began in 1999 with 11 employees. After going public, the company established itself as a leading solution provider in Europe with more than 40 references in 16 countries and a staff of over 70.

For more information see www.irm.at

Solarc

SolArc is a global provider of commodity trading and risk management solutions. SolArc's integrated software solution offers customers greater insight and control over their complex commodity supply, marketing and trading environments, delivering increased operational effectiveness and profitability with lower risk.

Over the past 20 years, SolArc has become a trusted solution provider for an international clientele of leading corporations, with more than 7,000 users across a range of vertical industries, including energy, aviation/transportation, banking and finance, agriculture, precious & base metals and consumer goods.