What is e-Sourcing
E-Sourcing is a faster, more transparent and fairer way of facilitating tenders and conducting negotiations. Founded on a web-based platform, e-sourcing ensures smooth and clear communication, and is a more profitable business tool for both the suppliers as well as the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group.
What are the benefits of e-Sourcing
- Time saving
- Provides a simple format for submitting data online
- Faster evaluation process
- Clearly defined requirements
- More transparent negotiation
- Compete for global business
e-Sourcing Terminology
- E-RFI (Electronic-Request for Information): Online collection of information used to shortlist suppliers.
- E-RFQ (Electronic-Request for Quotation): Online collection of quotes to either award business or shortlist suppliers.
- E-RFP (Electronic-Request For Proposal): Online collection of proposals used to evaluate and shortlist business cases.
- E-RFS (Electronic-Request For Solution): Online collection of different proposals used to evaluate and shortlist business cases.