Government

Governments are the oldest businesses in any country. Over the years, as they have progressed, each have adopted procurement processes that are meant to be fair and transparent. However, the procurement process cycles are typically long-winded and cumbersome.

Typically government purchases are characterized by

• Large Value & Volume
  
• Cumbersome Paper work
  
• Long lead times
  
• Approval process
  
• Semi- Transparent system

eProcurement addresses these issues and helps in shortening the process cycle, reducing costs thereby saving both time and money. Further, the whole process of eProcurement brings about transparency.

Government is one of the focus areas for Wipro-01markets. In India, smart governance is on the agenda of every state government and many of them are well ahead in implementing it. Yes, Wipro-01markets have developed solutions to cater to the requirements of government and address the concerns to bring about good governance.
Some of the solutions offered are Wipro Easy Source Electronic Tendering System, Procurement Intranet, Supplier Extranet and Dynamic Pricing Engine.

With Karnataka State Police Housing Corporation (KSPHC), we have used both Electronic Tendering System and Dynamic Pricing Engine. The Corporation is principally involved in the construction of buildings for housing employees of the state in government in the Police, Prisons, Home Guards and the Fire Force departments.

Our eProcurement Solution offers a strategic competitive advantage to all members of the trading community. Governments can see significant cost reduction in purchase process and reduced process errors and reduced order cycle time.

The advantages are three-fold:

• Lower product costs - encourages bulk purchasing and hence lower pricing; suppliers avoid multiple tendering; local buy calls tenders.
  
• Reduced paperwork - electronic enabling of local businesses
  
• Lower purchasing costs - electronic ordering and payment

Why 01markets…

Governments engage in extensive buying activities and are major customers for a wide range of products and services. We offer a one-stop procurement solution with reduced operating costs, better business processes and an improved bottom line. Our EasySource Dynamic Pricing Engine benefits you with

• Introduction of new suppliers
  
• Consolidated buying
  
• Rigorous and robust negotiation
  
• Savings tracking
  
• Improved supplier capabilities
  
• Standardized product specifications

With our Sourcing Events service, governments are profited with

• Development
  
• Transparency
  
• Operational efficiency
  
• Capacity building
  
• Market access
  
• Connectivity
  
• Technology literacy
  
• Training and learning

We extend the power of electronic purchasing through our EasySource Procurement Intranet (eCatalogues), EasySource Electronic tendering system (ETS) and other smart applications. Through our electronic tendering system, we provide a secured, electronic and automated means of handling tenders. The ETS functions include notification of tenders, documentation of specification to potential suppliers, acknowledgement of tender submissions and displaying contracts awarded. Our solution uses the most advanced encryption technology to protect against unauthorized access.

If you are looking for,

• Organizational support
  
• Supplier management
  
• Integration to legacy systems
  
• Security and data sharing
  
• Critical top-down approach
  
• Commitment to the business
  

… and are looking to negotiate prices through volume aggregation, you are at the right place.

Case Studies

eProcurement in Governments - Traditional systems move over!
Governments can see significant advantages in lower products as the online system encourages bulk purchasing and hence lower pricing; encourages suppliers to avoid multiple tendering; electronic enabling of local businesses; and lower purchasing costs thanks to electronic ordering and payment.