The  term “Sourcing” refers to the procurement process phases  that precede order issuing, beginning from the definition of the purchasing requirements, the research and qualification of Suppliers, up until the final negotiation.

On-line procurement solutions (e-Sourcing) , a result of integration between technology and high value-added professional services, allow  Companies  to add efficiency and effectiveness to all phases.

In fact, the internet allows for the streamlining of time and communication, while at the same time reducing costs:  this singularity induces new relationship modes by defining, in particular, new models within Autogrilll and Supplier relationships.

 In particular, Autogrill’s  eSourcing solutions offer tools for managing on-line:

• Supplier Qualification
• Request for Information
• Request for Quotation
• Dynamic Negotiation