Current Situation
Retailers source from suppliers based on historic experience, patterns and standard bidding processes, not always digital.
Goals and Objectives
Cast a broader net to identify products and product sources that will augment the product assortment at the right metrics (cost, quality, service levels).
Technology Deployed
B2B Networks, sourcing catalogs, Cloud, mobile apps, social collaborative tools
Use Case Summary
Digital access to a broader network of suppliers which enables more competitive bidding processes, and more efficient sourcing decision making.