|
At Curtis Fitch, we provide the most comprehensive eSourcing service available in the marketplace, supported by the most flexible consultancy. We will guide you on all aspects:-
- Initial specification
- Identifying and building supplier database
- Online negotiations
- Evaluation of bidding process
In addition, we understand that eSourcing can sometimes be a daunting prospect and therefore we also provide user friendly preliminary training plus ongoing self help modular programmes so that you can gain very best value from our software.
Getting to know Curtis Fitch Consultancy Services is easy and informative.
At the outset, our consultant team will demonstrate how eSourcing, using advanced internet technology, offers enormous advantages in helping you find the right suppliers. Our experience of creating solutions, which reflect the dynamics of the bidding process and analyse the responses of suppliers, will enable you to see the advantages and dispel doubts in the shortest timeframe.
All procurement projects are different – the people, the operating environment or the commodities. That’s why we structure our teams to be adaptable whilst maintaining the highest standards of service.
Our consultants focus on your requirements and ensure that your experience of eSourcing is positive and delivers significant savings.
The key areas of working together are:-
Project Management
- Identifying project objectives and configuring the use of e-Sourcing
- Developing appropriate e-Sourcing strategies to meet objectives
- Gathering critical information to compile pre-tender documentation
- Constructing supplier database and invigorating suppliers
- Project managing the tender process to eAuction
- Managing the Auction events and ensuring instant status reporting
- Summarising achievements and savings post-auction
E-Sourcing Preparation and Review
- Identifying and recommending potential suppliers
- Preparing or reviewing existing RFx documentation
- Reviewing Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators for consistency with RFx
- Assisting with circulation of RFx to create initial pricing arena
- Summarising results and recommending strategy
- Preparing or reviewing existing Auction documentation
- Managing online negotiation using Messaging Strategies developed by Curtis Fitch and Cranfield University
Reporting
- Ensuring accurate analysis and reporting of e-Sourcing activity
- Providing detailed Road Map of forthcoming activity for the buying team
- Tracking client evolution through our Five Independence Steps to measure achievement and level of ongoing support
- Tracking buyer evolution through our Competence Matrix to demonstrate skill levels attained in efficient use of the software
E-Sourcing Strategy and Techniques
- Applying consistent approach to all clients and projects
- Recognising and adapting to meet the individuality of each project
- Building standard templates to use within the Curtis Fitch iSource™ tool
- Constructing our eSourcing University and other training processes, including Auction configuration models and techniques
Training & Development
- Helping clients overcome eSourcing worries by preliminary training
- Conducting future training sessions to strengthen clients’ self-sufficiency
- Providing after-care service - our team will always be available to support you and answer your questions
At Curtis Fitch, our objective is to remain at the forefront of e-Sourcing and continue to develop cutting-edge software to empower the Negotiation Strategy of all our clients.
Top |
