RFX in purchasing - systematic and efficient supplier selection
FUTURA Smart is a powerful software solution for RFX-based procurement. Whether you want to sound out the market with an RFI and procure information from suppliers, use an RFQ to obtain offer prices or use an RFP to request and evaluate non-monetary information in addition to the offer prices via questionnaires - FUTURA Smart supports you in every phase of the tendering process. In addition, electronic auctions enable dynamic pricing - with structured RFX management, you can increase transparency and performance in your purchasing.
precisely SPECIFY requirements
No more unclear purchase requisitions or "order me" emails at the start of the supply chain. AI assistants help to improve the quality of specifications and thus ensure that time-consuming inquiries between requisitioners and buyers are minimized.
Advertise requests EFFICIENTLY
Flexible RFX management with a high degree of automation makes it possible to make the tendering process faster and more transparent. The prerequisite: maximum ease of use and high user acceptance. For purchaser and suppliers.
NEGOTIATE SUCCESSFULLY
A structured recording and AI-supported analysis quotations as a basis for negotiation have great potential for reducing costs. Achieve the best combination of price and conditions – to match your procurement goals.
FUTURA Smart
Effective RFX sourcing for all requirements
Whether small one-off requirements, recurring or large and extensive tenders with hundreds of items and bidders - thanks to the flexibility of FUTURA Smart, it is always possible to carry out tailor-made inquiries, tenders and e-auctions.
Features
- RFX-based e-sourcing - structured, flexible and automated tenders for all types of requirements
- Real-time SAP integration – seamless transfer and documentation of purchasing data
- Support of "item hierarchies " - structured organization of items for more transparency and better comparability
- AI-supported requirements qualification – automatic conversion of free text or PDF into structured tenders
- Easy sourcing & RFQ process – quick price requests and direct comparison of quotations
- RFI & RFP – with questionnaires incl. scoring
- Simple supplier integration via Supplier Portal – "Easy Access" for suppliers even without registration
- Integration of e-auctions – open auction, best price and Japanese auction, English ticker and Dutch auction for price optimization
- Single Point of Entry – SSO integration in the SAP Launchpad
BENEFITS
- More strategic flexibility – combination of different sourcing events for customized purchasing strategies
- Cost efficiency – optimized requests, better prices, targeted savings
- Time savings – use of AI reduces manual effort and helps to automate RFQ processes
- Maximum transparency – comprehensive documentation and price comparison list with utility value analyses for well-informed decisions
- Simple operation – intuitive UI with single sign-on (SSO) for fast acceptance
- Greater compliance & security – audit-proof, transparent awarding processes
FUTURA Engineering
Optimization in purchasing capital goods (CAPEX)
Close cooperation between construction and project purchasing teams and precise specifications based on item lists are key to successful and cost-effective procurement. FUTURA Engineering excels at specialized negotiation designs for the procurement of technically demanding infrastructure and construction services.
Features
- Using the GAEB XML format
- Supports item type “D” and MM-SRV
- Real-time controlling in SAP
- The price comparison list displays multiple request rounds
- Multi-backend connection to SAP (Central Procurement)
- Supplier integration via Supplier Portal
BENEFITS
- Bridge between the two worlds of GAEB and SAP
- Collaboration between all stakeholders - consumer, planners, purchaser, inspectors, suppliers and service providers
- Basis for a structured negotiation process
- Time savings for the sourcing team
- Higher cost savings
Plug-and-play with FUTURA
FUTURA is 100% compatible with S/4HANA and can therefore be implemented quickly. Procurement teams can launch the first request in less than 4 weeks – and achieve measurable results.
Rollout in just 4 weeks
- Fast implementation
- Minimal training effort
- Immediately ready for use
Up to 50% acceleration
- AI-based requirement specification
- Automated processes
- Reduced lead times
Up to 25 % cost savings
- Extended group of suppliers
- Increased supplier competition
- Better conditions and prices
Facts
years of cloud and procurement experience
Certification for for S/4HANA On Premise and S/4HANA Cloud
successful rollouts in many industries
Information security at the highest level
Made in Germany and hosted in Europe
active users of FUTURA worldwide
Software solution for the optimization and automation of e-sourcing processes
Insides
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