ProduceIQ has introduced a new RFP solution that's tailored for fresh produce buying teams. ProduceIQ is an online toolbox used for produce trading for buyers and suppliers.
The toolbox's "Quotes" tool, its newest feature, allows a buyer to create a request for pricing for a specific need, such as programs, ads or recurring business. The tool automates the process of putting together a request, emailing to the supplier community, managing reminders and standardizing the collection of the results in an easy-to-digest format. Buyers are flooded with emails and Excel spreadsheets that monopolize their time. Manual entry methods such as spreadsheets leave a large margin for human error, costing time and money.
Users can avoid complicated Excel formulas and data entry errors by using integrated software to maintain their programs by automatically pricing the P.O.s.
The Quotes tool saves buyers time and money by automating and standardizing the price collection process. Buyers can utilize results to generate reports, measure performance and share results with internal teams or customers.
"The process of requests for pricing, gathering commodity values and having it organized in multiple views for comparisons is extremely efficient, helpful and time-saving. This includes reminders to the supplier community to meet deadlines," said Kevin Carter, category manager, AWG.
The "Programs" tool is designed to efficiently negotiate, analyze and manage sophisticated fresh produce contracts. The software performs the calculations to allow smarter contracts to be visualized and negotiated fairly. Terms are easier to understand and audit as standardized terminology and graphs are provided. Users can avoid complicated Excel formulas and data entry errors by using integrated software to maintain their programs by automatically pricing the P.O.s.
For more information:
Jason Goddard
ProduceIQ
jason@produceiq.com
https://www.produceiq.com/