APTSE in Action

Resources to optimize your PURCHASING PROCESSES

Success stories, strategies, and content on procurement management, RFQs, RFIs, and electronic auctions.

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Case Studies, E-Auctions

Sea Freight Reverse Auction: 10.86% Savings with Five Suppliers

An electronic reverse auction for sea freight between France and the United States brought together five suppliers and achieved a 10.86% reduction. Explore the case and the preparation needed for a logistics negotiation.
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Case Studies, E-Auctions

ERP Implementation: A €226,400 Price Reduction Through an Electronic Auction

Negotiations for an ERP implementation at a European site reduced the best offer from €1,225,400 to €999,000. A €226,400 improvement while maintaining the agreed scope and requirements.
Profesional compara ofertas de proveedores y desgloses de costes en APTSE desde un portátil.

RFQ and RFI

How to Compare Supplier Quotations: Criteria and a Comparison Table Example

How to compare supplier quotations on a consistent basis, including scope, costs and conditions. Includes a table with three quotations and calculations to support the purchasing decision.
Gestplast’s 2025 electronic auction results: 151 events, €89.19 million in procurement value and €5.78 million in reported savings.

Case Studies, E-Auctions

Electronic Auctions: €5.78 Million in Savings Across 151 Events in 2025

Gestplast’s 2025 summary covers 151 electronic auction events, €89.19 million in procurement value and €5.78 million in reported savings. We review the figures and explain how to interpret the aggregate result.
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RFQ and RFI

What Is an RFI in Procurement? How to Prepare One and What to Ask Suppliers

An RFI helps buyers understand suppliers’ capabilities before requesting quotations. Learn how to prepare one, what to ask and how to assess responses, with a sample questionnaire for an industrial purchase.
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Procurement Management

Supplier Management: Selection, Qualification and Evaluation

How to organise supplier selection, qualification and evaluation, choose assessment criteria and compare candidates using a supplier evaluation matrix.
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