QuickSource helps buyers save time and money by creating and posting electronic requests for quotes, collaborating with suppliers, running real-time online markets and awarding contracts from their own desktops. Companies that use FreeMarkets' FullSource bidding provider can buy goods and services from upward of 150,000 suppliers in more than 175 categories, ranging from agricultural, construction and consumer goods to financial products, packaging materials and metals. In addition to Bayer, other local companies that have used FreeMarkets' marketplace include Alcoa Inc., H.J. Heinz Co. and GlaxoSmithKline. He did say, however, that Giant Eagle Inc. represents a smaller-scale customer that has been able to realize substantial returns by using the marketplace. We've determined that our customers save an average of about 16 percent by purchasing online and that's a very compelling number,'' said Mr. Zuffoletti.
Electronic bidding can also help companies get a stronger hold on their purchasing patterns.
The suppliers who participate in the online markets also benefit by getting real-time cost data. For some companies, that's a great experience and for others it's a wake-up call,'' he added. Earliest info on new businesses, homeowners Sales Prospecting Center Real info, real opportunities. HirePittsburgh Fill an opening, find a job Internet Directory Local businesses on the web Merchant Services Start accepting credit cards online. Office Products Special deals on equipment, supplies.