What are the RES Purchaser strengths

• Simple - point and click for finding vendors and ordering
• Fair - levels the playing field for vendors dealing with government and institutional buyers
• Inexpensive - cost per transaction is reduced
  • simpler processes possible
  • low cost to suppliers
• Secure
  • Only authorized buyers
  • secure data access

Enforced Corporate Policy

• Links - to existing financial and purchasing systems
• Integrates - supplier lists and other databases
• Multiple Sources - finds qualified vendors, stores competing price quotes
• Control - processes and policies are implemented
• Audit Trail - of the entire process is maintained
• Ordering and Payment - options include:
• • Paper PO & Cheques
  • Consolidated billing; EDI
  • Secure Credit Card
  • MicroPayment