Since the beginning of 2001 BASF has been using the e-Sourcing platform myFutura. Previously tender documents had to be exchanged by mail or on disk between purchaser and supplier. However, this was insufficient for more complex business processes. Therefore, various electronic purchasing solutions were introduced. In this context the e-Sourcing solution myFutura was only introduced only for purchases in the building.
Far-reaching Outsourcing : Apart from the desired unification further criteria were added for example the product had to be recognised in the industry, because only a well-known and well-accepted software would be trusted by all parties for the project to be successful. With this goal in mind BASF also wanted to access the new software solution via Application Service Providing (ASP). Futura Solutions not only provides the platform and the hosting for this solution but is also in charge of the supplier management. Click here to read more…
