E2open's Buy-Sell Management is a procurement solution designed to enhance visibility and control over the procurement of raw materials, especially when outsourcing finished goods production. It allows brand owners to leverage economies of scale, negotiate bulk discounts, and secure a reliable supply chain by directly procuring raw materials and having them drop-shipped to contract manufacturers.

Key Features

Direct Procurement and Drop-Shipping Allows brand owners to procure materials directly from suppliers at negotiated wholesale prices.

• Materials are drop-shipped directly to contract manufacturers.
• Optimizes margins and secures a reliable supply chain.

Centralized Purchase Order Management Enables control over purchase orders across all tiers of production.

• Centralizes management for internal production, outsourced manufacturing, and raw material supply.
• Streamlines procurement processes with end-to-end visibility.

Standardized Sourcing Processes Improves operational efficiency and productivity.

• Standardizes sourcing processes.
• Enhances supply assurance and adherence to production schedules.

Benefits

Improved Margins Enhances profitability by reducing costs through negotiated rates.

• Offers competitive pricing for finished goods.
• Leverages raw material spot markets for better pricing.

Supply Reliability Ensures a stable supply of raw materials through strategic sourcing.

• Pools orders under a high-profile buying entity.
• Prioritizes shipments to necessary contract manufacturers.