Suppliers can sometimes receive errors when trying to open the RFQ PDF attachment they receive in the email. There are likely two problems. Adobe Reader must be v9.5 or higher. If it is not, an error will occur. They should download the latest version of Adobe Reader fromwww.get.adobe.com/reader/<http://www.get.adobe.com/reader/> If the file is opening in a […]
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Any procurement process is only as good as the communication within it. Clear, effective, two-way communication between buyers and suppliers is critically important. Buyers need to be able to provide a complete set of specifications to suppliers to allow an accurate quotation to be provided. Suppliers need to be able to inform buyers about any changes […]
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When you send suppliers an RFQ using QLM Sourcing , they can response with attachments all within the fillable Adobe PDF interface. QLM Sourcing automatically tracks and manages all these attachments so as a buyer you can focus on the important details. To receive RFQ attachments is to make the life of a buyer much easier. […]
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As a sourcing professional, you are likely experiencing email and spreadsheet overload. While your main concerns are really managing spend, reducing risk and increasing margin for your firm, creating RFQs, working with suppliers, evaluating bids, notifying winners (and losers), and writing detailed emails that could otherwise be automated are likely consuming a lot of your time. RFQ software can help. QLM […]
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If you’re a manufacturer or distributor, one of the important aspects of evaluating quotes in from your suppliers is to perform a detailed cost-side analysis. Some quotes might seem very low or unrealistic, and as a purchaser you need to know what the detailed breakdown of costs are. You want to make sure the supplier has understood what […]
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As a procurement professional, issuing and coordinating RFQ related communications can take up a lot of time. Writing a separate email for each event and maybe even for each supplier can get tiresome and can be error prone. QLM Sourcing software automates these communications while allowing you to customize various parts of the communication. The screenshots below […]
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Toronto, Canada, May 29, 2014 – QStrat, a leading eRFx Vendor for procurement professionals, is pleased to announce the introduction of supplier qualification support and supplier attachments for eRFx responses. QLM Sourcing Enterprise now provides the ability to gather certification requirements from suppliers for record compliance within the Supplier Management module. This enables procurement professionals to better […]
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The Request for Quotation (RFQ) process varies with each organization. Use these RFQ templates as a reference to help build your own. The RFQ form depends on a number of factors, from the products being purchased to the level of detail required. Below are some RFQ templates that you may find useful: Basic RFQ template […]
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QLM Sourcing supports two different user roles that have varying responsibilities within the application. Let’s look at the differences within the 5 Step Model of major activities within QLM Sourcing. User types and privileges in QLM Sourcing Activity Activity Steps Purchaser Viewer Create a customer RFQ from templates Enter information into a new RFQ […]
read more »Providing suppliers with the information they need to respond with a realistic and confirmed quote is sometimes difficult for procurement organizations. Challenges include not having the correct form with space for specifying all the information, not having a consistent communication method and suppliers not knowing what specific details are needed to respond quickly and accurately. […]
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