From conversations with friends, it became clear that even interested in what's new and responsive to innovation businessmen and heads of state enterprises know little about electronic trading platforms (ETP). The parties confuse them with an electronic bulletin board and can not understand what the difference is, and most importantly, what is the use of the ETP.

Electronic trading platforms - are effective helpers modern managers. They solve a lot of urgent problems. Firstly, guarantee absolute honesty and transparency of procurement, eliminating the possibility for abuse and unwarranted spending. Second, automate the procurement process, saving employees from routine paperwork. Third, replace the marketing department, as itself a powerful marketing tool for B2B business. Presented at the sites Analyst different headings in the context of supply and demand, the price and on a geographical basis, makes a lot of expensive research by marketing companies, meaningless procedures. All information is freely available, as well as price lists of various industrial products companies.

The fears of many managers associated with the loss level of control over such strategic direction as procurement. Such fears - this is the result, above all, lack of awareness of the procurement ETP.

Electronic trading technology does not limit the initiators of trading in choosing the winner. The organization places on the electronic purchasing conditions, the system automatically selects from a database suitable options and offers manufacturers to take part in the competition. Following the auction, formed a detailed report on the progress and results of the auction. Having the information on prices, on the activity of suppliers and their ranking, the organizer appoints the winner and the contract with them. In addition, all activities within the electronic trading platform is fixed, if desired, the plant manager can analyze all the actions of the authorized person in the procurement process and to draw conclusions about the fairness and efficiency of the employee.

Practice shows that the competitive purchase saves about 15% on purchases of goods and up to 50% when you buy services. Save time to carry out the procurement procedure is 70%. In addition to these advantages in areas there are plenty of additional services that increase the transparency and efficiency of the supply department.

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