When sailing in remote areas or experiencing a shortage of products from the primary supplier, urgent and unexpected requisition requests can quickly lead to costly consequences. To address these challenges effectively, Closelink offers a practical and easy-to-use solution. To ensure uninterrupted supplies and avoid associated costs, the platform allows users to quickly extend an existing enquiry towards multiple suppliers and confidently choose the most optimal among several options without delay.
This functionality not only helps to secure products in case of urgency but also saves time by facilitating a comprehensive and intuitive assessment of available offers. It provides transparency of terms and accuracy of the information, ensuring you never miss out on a good opportunity. Let’s walk through the process step by step:
Step 1, centralized overview: After sending an enquiry to your selected suppliers, easily evaluate all received offers in one consolidated view. The overview reduces the time spent navigating and comparing offers across several tabs or email threads. You can collapse each offer view for a quick comparison of main terms across multiple offers, or expand it to dive into details whenever needed.
Step 2, detailed offer insights: To ensure a fair comparison of like with like, each offer in the overview includes the same essential details such as price per liter, total volume offered, and the total price, but also supplier information, payment terms, delivery dates, and supply modes. Additionally, the system highlights any discrepancies between the offers received and the original enquiry to ensure utmost transparency. This consistent presentation enables you to make a well-informed decision with confidence.
Step 3, direct communication with the supplier: For each offer you receive, a dedicated chat window is created within the offer itself, allowing you to directly ask questions, clarify terms, or negotiate additional conditions with the supplier. This direct chat enhances your ability to secure the best deal quickly and efficiently.
Step 4, placing the order: Congratulations! Once you have identified your preferred offer, you're ready to proceed. Request an internal approval directly in Closelink or simply click "Place an Order" to initiate a secure ordering process right away.
Redesigned view, improved functionality
We're excited to announce a significant update to this core feature. While maintaining the functionality our users rely on, the "Offer Overview" has been redesigned and rebuilt, to make it more intuitive and user-friendly. The new design simplifies navigation, and optimizes the layout to highlight the most crucial information, facilitating easier decision-making for purchasers.
Eike Lawatsch, Product Owner at Closelink, emphasizes our commitment to excellence: "We are constantly refining and improving our solutions to not only meet but also anticipate the needs of our users. This enhancement of the “Offer Overview” is a great example of our dedication to advancing our platform and maintaining Closelink’s leadership in maritime procurement technology."
The Offer Overview is just one of many lubricants-specific features developed by Closelink. Discover how our specialized procurement platform can optimize your operations and reduce your lubricant costs.
For a deeper dive into our offerings, reach out to us at hello@closelink.com.
