The “Define supply needs” activity must allow to estimate the quantity of products, components, raw materials or packaging to purchase

The “Identify suppliers” activity must allow to find suppliers able to provide components, raw materials or packaging according to the specifications

The “Make a call for tenders” activity must allow to put suppliers in competition to provide a product/service

The “Draw up a specification” must lead to an accurate demand of supply needs (quantity, delays, materials, origin…)

The “Analyse the answer to the call for tenders” activity must allow receipt of proposals from suppliers

The “Evaluate and choose the supplier” activity must help the manufacturer to choose the suitable supplier from economic, industrial, environmental and social points of view

The “Negotiate price and contract” activity must enable stakeholders to reach an agreement and determine the commercial terms of their contract

The “Trigger the order” activity must validate the order launch according to the established specification and the contract

The “Track and monitor the order” activity must allow the traceability of the order