7-Eleven and Pressbyrån to achieve more with new cloud and SaaS-based learning solutions
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Stockholm, Sweden 15 March 2011 - Edvantage group, a leading European e-learning
company, has signed a three-year contract with Reitan Servicehandel to provide
Learning Gateway, Edvantage group's SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) and cloud-based
Learning Management System, and bespoke e-learning courses to 7-Eleven and
Pressbyrån owners, managers and staff.
This agreement will allow over 500 7-Eleven and Pressbyrån convenience stores to
develop management and employee skills using one common SaaS (Software-as-a-
Service) learning platform across the organisation. Staff and managers at 7-
Eleven & Pressbyrån will login to the learning management system and access
carefully developed courses to help them more rapidly develop the range of
skills critical to day-to-day operations and long-term profitability. Edvantage
group and the Reitan Servicehandels Akademien (Academy) will be developing a
wide range of on-demand learning materials on topics including product
information, safety, security, accounting, finance, business systems and
purchasing.
Madeléne Granath , HR Director at Reitan Servicehandel Sverige AB, explains,
"Our aim in investing in e-learning is to help franchise owners and Reitan
Servicehandelachieve higher service levels, evaluate changes in consumer
preferences more quickly, respond to opportunities as they present themselves,
and drive better results. Our goal is to be forward-thinking, continually
improving in-store processes and providing a workplace with high employee morale
where people are passionate about customer-service.
"We selected Edvantage group because we are confident that they will help us
make e-learning a success both during the initial roll-out and later, as we
evolve. Edvantage group showed they have the best offering of learning
technologies and courses, and the best understanding of our goals," concluded
Granath.
Claes Ytander, Managing Director of Edvantage group Sweden, states, "We are both
pleased and proud to sign this contract with Reitan Servicehandel. Reitan
Servicehandel is an exciting company and we strongly believe we can support them
in their aim to achieve more with their learning and development strategy going
forward."
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About Edvantage group
Edvantage group is Europe's leading e-learning company. Edvantage group helps
organisations improve employee skills and transfer knowledge, leading to better
performance and business results. The company seamlessly combines Software-as-a-
Service (SaaS) and cloud-based technologies, including Learning Gateway and
CourseBuilder, with exceptional learning experiences, on-demand content and
professional services to deliver measurable value for clients. Edvantage group
serves over 400 organisations from offices throughout the Nordic countries,
Benelux and the UK. Visitwww.edvantagegroup.com for more information.
About Reitan Servicehandel Sverige AB
Reitan Servicehandel Sverige AB is a nationwide franchise chain of convenience
stores and operates the brands 7-Eleven and the Pressbyrån with approximately
500 stores. The company is owned by the Norwegian company Reitangruppen AS,
which is active in the business areas supermarkets, convenience stores and
distribution.
Contact
Edvantage group
Claes Ytander, VD
Tel: + 46 8 412 69 01
E-post:claes.ytander(at)edvantagegroup.com
Reitan Servicehandel Sverige AB
Madeléne Granath, HR-chef
Tel: +46 8 587 490 53
E-post:madelene.granath(at)reitanservicehandel.se
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