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QLM Sourcing offers a fresh new approach to how you manage your RFQ process enterprise wide. QLM Sourcing leverages the power and security of Adobe® Acrobat® eForms technology to automate the coordination, preparation, issuance, and management of any type of RFQ. If you are currently investigating a Portal solution to manage your global supply chain, reduce costs and get 100% accurate quote responses every time think again and -- Dare to compare!

QLM Sourcing

Feature/Function

Portal Solution

Issue RFQ’s as eForms directly to suppliers

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Buyer and supplier receive instant receipt of bids

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Compare all bid responses in real time

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Zero training for suppliers

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Zero software cost to suppliers

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Suppliers view and respond to RFQ eForms with nothing more than a Free Adobe PDF Reader

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View 3D technical/engineering drawings with nothing more than a Free Adobe PDF Reader

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Speed: leverage data to find, copy, edit & re-use similar RFQ’s

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Change Management: Vault and track all changes from one location 

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SOX Compliance: complete audit trail including time, date and name stamp for every communication

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Complete and accurate vendor responses every time. 

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More time to focus on meeting cost reduction targets

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Re-certify suppliers globally with only a few key strokes

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Automatically track all communications with suppliers in one location

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Leverage RSS technology with QLM Quote-Cast to make real time updates a reality.

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Integrate with a suite of products managing Sales RFQ’s, Costing and 3D image viewing

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Industry standard architecture to enable ERP/MRP integration

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Complete supplier management capability built-in

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