Supplier research and selection activities for negotiation events may be automated as far as their operational aspects are concerned, by using the RFI on-line module offered by Asupply Platform.

Simple to use, the module is structured to facilitate Autogrill for information gathering activities and comparison information required by suppliers.  The on-line RFI allows to verify, with extreme quickness, the compliance of suppliers to set requirements in anticipation of a negotiation event.

The process is carried out via internet between buyers and sellers, subsequent to the reserved area of Asupply.
Among the main features of the module are:

• Quickness of sending the RFI to a large number of suppliers
• Time saving for suppliers for filling in required information
• Integration with Vendor Management features, simplifying RFI invitation activities
• Easy identification of suppliers compliant with required values
• Automatic storage and organization of information by increasing negotiation participation opportunities
• Opportunity to manage clarification requests in real time regarding the required specifications