Introduction to eNegotiation Services2009
Introduction to eNegotiation Services2009
Michael EreliVP, Supply Chain SolutionsSupply Chain Connect, [email protected]
Michael EreliVP, Supply Chain SolutionsSupply Chain Connect, [email protected]
Focused on Innovating and Improving the Buying Process Worldwide• Through a unique combination of
– Market information– Industry expertise– E-commerce solutions– Active network of trading partners
• With two primary business lines:– Collaboration Hubs– Negotiation Solutions
• Backed by strong global presence: – Privately held, founded in 1995– Employees in US, Europe– Serving over 100 companies worldwide, in chemicals,
cable & wire, and other manufacturing industries
Supply Chain Solutions Overview
• Collaboration Hubs– Hosted transaction processing and supporting
supply chain applications:• Order management• Inventory visibility• VMI
• eNegotiation Solutions– Managed Events– Professional services– Trading Center
eProcurment Scope of Services
“Sweet” Spot
Consider Supply Factors
Consider Supply Factors
Identify / Qualify
Suppliers
Identify / Qualify
Suppliers
Determine Sourcing Strategy
Determine Sourcing Strategy
Execute, Assess and
Award
Execute, Assess and
AwardDetermine
Supply Needs
Determine Supply Needs
Monitor Supplier
Performance
Monitor Supplier
Performance
• Gather bids and terms
• Clarify responses• Optimize and
determine awards
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers
• Match negotiating technique with environment:
–Dynamic bidding events
–RFQ’s / RFI’s–Distributor
events
• Identify historical suppliers
• Assess performance history
• Assess 3rd party supplier databases (other alternatives)
• Qualify new suppliers as necessary
• Volume of material
• Total spend• Concentration of
suppliers• Delivery
restrictions
• Monitor manufacturing operations
• Consider production forecasts
• Monitor supplier availability
• Gather performance data
• Assess performance vs. metrics
• Rate and rank suppliers
Handle Logistics/ Payment
Handle Logistics/ Payment
• Schedule deliveries
• Coordinate all inbound logistics
• Approve delivery quantities and qualities
• Process all purchase-to-pay documents
• Release payment
Supply Chain Connect can provide all the procurement services for a given category of products. Typically we support procurement personnel by leveraging eNegotiation tools effectively. We bring a unique mix of product knowledge, market intelligence and online auction event design experience to provide our clients with a “market edge”.
We Support a Variety of eNegotiation Tools, and Know When to Use Which One
Online eBid – What and When?• Any product, service that is paper biddable with value of more
than $100,000• Item to be auctioned must be clearly and completely described• Buyer has the ability to choose between bidders• Switching cost is substantially below expected benefits• Minimum of two interested bidders• Use in any market condition when you must negotiate
• Event-based transaction model for either simple or very complex electronic reverse (buy) auctions
• Subscription model for sourcing/negotiation tools: eRFx and self-service auctions
• Supplier-funded model for data sharing and collaboration tools
We offer full range of on-line bids and supporting services
eNegotiation Tools
• Self-service auction platform – web-based application which supports RFQs and dynamic auctions in a number of pre-defined formats. Also accessible to existing supplier database.
• Full-service auction platform – web-based application, fully customizeable to support any type of bid format, used by Supply Chain Connect staff.
Subscription/Pricing Models
• Time and materials, based on level of effort
• Results-based
• Hybrid
• Single event, or longer-term subscriptions
We have successfully used eNegotiations for many categories of raw materials and indirect materials and services
Raw Materials:
• Hundreds of electronic bids annually
• Products include acids, bases, solvents, intermediates, pigments, anti-oxidants, stabilizers, process aids, functional additives, specialty organics, resins, fillers and inorganics
• Principal producers and distributors participate
• Prices bid- fixed, indexed, and algorithms
Indirect Materials and Services:
Packaging• Drums, Pails, Semi-bulk
containers• Metal, Plastic, Fiber• Corrugated Packaging• Pallets, Wrap
Services• Security• Temp Labor• Janitorial• Printing• Hotel Rooms• Auto Leases
Energy• Electricity• Natural Gas• Coal
Industrial Equipment• Reactors• Injection Molders• Autoclaves• Tanks
Safety Supplies• Shoes• Glasses• Gloves• Etc
Project Management• Construction• Demolition
Representative Engagement: Bulk Solvents Buy
Step / Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Analyze spend / determine purchasing strategy
Refine and distribute event statement
Gather qualifying bids
Determine handicapping
Run dynamic event
Analyze results and award
Situation: Client was buying ~$6 million of bulk solvents and ethanols from combination of distributors and manufacturers. Given recent price increases, client wanted to see if we could analyze spend and improve their negotiating position.
Solution: We analyzed spend and identified ability to aggregate spend across multiple different products. We also identified where manufacturers could effectively compete with distributors. We conducted 2 online bidding events, one for 19 mmlbs of 6 different solvents, and one for 6.5 mmlbs of ethanols (3 different industrial grades). Both events were for a 2-year supply, with quarterly price protection.
Results: Contacted 20 suppliers, 15 agreed to participated. Active bidding on all lots, lowest bidders for each product was the incumbent, but yielded $620,000 in savings (10%).
On-line bids produce results Cost Reduction/Avoidance typically 5-15% depending on product or
service Market dynamics determine final price Level playing field for all suppliers- Incumbent supremacy is
challenged by the market Non-price soft factors are assessed quantitatively
Indirect materials example (MRO items)
Buyer requested quotes on approximately $1.2 million of MRO goods.
128 items to be consumed over 18 months as part of a construction contract
Initial bids received from 6 distributors, only 2 were able to meet all requirements
During dynamic bid, both suppliers lowered their initial bids by 25%
Resulting savings were over $250,000
Associated Services – with or without an “Event”• Outsourced negotiations, transaction facilitation and
execution
• Spend analysis
• Price benchmarking
• New supplier identification
• Tool evaluation [3rd party tools]
• Opportunity analysis and recommendation
• Fulfillment & award optimization analysis
• Supplier training & coaching
Representative Customer Activity: Buy Auctions for a Specialty Chemical Producer – 2007Item Type Auction Spend Savings
Hotels Indirect Basic $176k $88k
Janitorial Indirect Basic $2.1MM 33%
Steel drums Indirect Full $2.6MM 3.5%
Car leasing Indirect Basic $2.4MM Strong savings
IBC containers Indirect Basic 857K EU Fractional savings
Steel pails Indirect Self $150k 5%
Polyester polyols Direct Self >$1MM NA
Titanium dioxide Direct Basic $6.7MM 9%
Organic pigments Direct Full $3.1MM 33%
Antioxidants Direct Basic $2.4MM 3%
Flow modifiers Direct Self $100k NA
Distributor chemicals Direct Full 18MM 14%
Select eNegotiation Customer List
• HB Fuller• Dentsply• DuPont• Dow• Clariant• Myers Industries• Basell• BP• Clorox• Abbot Labs
• Shell• Rubbermaid• Rohm & Haas• Reliant Energy• Solvay• Tyco Plastics• GE Plastics• Honeywell• Valero• Kodak
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