Technology

We've taken the view that the best use of the internet can enable the easy transmission of data between transacting parties, and that a true e-procurement software model allows the maximum flexibility to users and suppliers alike.

Many companies have already identified that purchasing non-core items like office supplies can be a major drain on operating efficiently, largely because they have no effective system in place to enable them to place and monitor orders, generate controls on the order cycle and then provide budget holders with the necessary data to be able to keep costs down.

Office Planet provides internet based e-procurement software to empower the local buyer to place orders in a controlled and efficient manner. By using the software for both office products and other incidental services and products, studies show that acquisition/procurement costs can be lowered by at least 15-20%.

In our model, our buyers manage their buying process, retaining internal authorisation and retaining control of the order prior to passing it to the appropriate internet site which is the portal to the local dealer's catalogue and order fulfilment process. The local dealer maintains the profiled catalogue and by avoiding aggregating the catalogues into a standard defined format, all the value added functionality and information is retained and updated by the appropriate Office Planet Partner. And in the appropriate language!