Page 7 - 6485
P. 7
need, and promote additional products to customers based on their
preferences.
BUYING ONLINE
Buying products online can help companies streamline the
purchasing for their business and save time and money. Whether
companies need to buy raw materials, office supplies, or equipment,
online tools can help them manage their purchasing process. Using the
internet, companies can search for information about products, suppliers,
view product catalogues, compare product specifications, and prices,
contact suppliers, place orders, and pay for products.
Online business tools can offer greater efficiency in dealing with
your suppliers. You can place orders at any time of the day. You can also
source items that are usually difficult to find, as you can search suppliers
who are interstate or overseas and find more affordable products.
PRE-REQUISITES OF BUYING ONLINE
Companies unfamiliar with buying products online can start by
discussing their options with their current suppliers, their partners and
business and industry associations.
They can search the internet to see if they can find the products, they
need either from the current suppliers or different ones and find out if they
can get a better deal. Before companies begin buying online, it is a good
idea to set up a security policy and web processes within their business.
7
