Welcome to eBazaar

1. Welcome to eBazaar Direction Software Solutions Direction Software Solutions

2. Index • Definition Of eBazaar • E-Bazaar Flow • Benefits Of eBazaar Direction Software Solutions

3. Definition Of eBazaar • Like the name suggests, E-Bazaar is an electronic bazaar or marketplace for enabling online bidding and purchases. It is an e-marketplace where buyers are able to place / receive quotes on orders directly on the net. • DirectBiz buyers can use this section to invite quotations from the suppliers, review the quotations and place orders with the most suitable bidder. Direction Software Solutions

4. B2B Scenario in eBazaar • Enquiries may be placed to supplier/s. • Selectedsuppliers can then quote for these enquiries. • Buyers would then be able to choose the Best Price / Delivery Date and confirm the orders. Direction Software Solutions

5. B2B2B Scenario in eBazaar • Buyers are also able to place enquiries direct with offices. • Offices then use their knowledge of suppliers working with them to forward these enquiries to selected suppliers. • The office then awaits bids from suppliers and forwards a consolidated, modified bid to the buyer. • The buyer then awards bids to the supplier/s directly. Direction Software Solutions

6. B2B & B2B2B Flow Supplier 1 Supplier 2 S 1 S 2 S 3 B2B2B B2B DirectBiz Office Direction Software Solutions

7. B2B & B2B2B Scenarios • It must be noted that both the b2b and b2b2b scenarios may occur at the same time as buyer can choose BOTH offices and suppliers when placing enquiries. • DirectBiz buyers will then receive bids from both office/s and supplier/s. • In the b2b2b scenario, the office acts as a conduit for the buyer, helping in the choice of suppliers most suited to fulfill the order. Direction Software Solutions

8. Offices role in aB2B2B Scenario • The office, first acts as a ‘supplier’ accepting enquiries from buyers. It then forwards the enquiries to selected suppliers and receives bids from them (acting like a ‘buyer’ in this phase). • It then modifies the bids before sending a consolidated bid to the buyer (acting like a supplier). Direction Software Solutions

9. Flow in a B2B Scenario Buyers Enquiry sent to selected suppliers When Supplier bids a copy of the email is sent to the concerned Office. Supplier Bids on Article Once the Off. Adds comments to an article the status moves to Awaiting Once the Sup. Bids on an article the status moves to Rebid Once the buyer creates an enquiry the status moves to forwarded Email on Buyer’s Enquiry sent to Office handling the Supplier Create / Clone New Enq. New Enq. Forwarded ReBid Awaiting Buyer Supplier Office Direction Software Solutions

10. Flow in a B2B Scenario If an Article is Awarded, Rejected or Cancelled It moves out of ReBid When supplier Rebids, a copy of the mail is sent to the concerned office If an Article is Awarded, Rejected or Cancelled It moves out of Forwarded Supplier can ReBid on an Article If an Article is Awarded, Rejected or Cancelled It moves out of Awaiting Office can add comments to supplier bids until the article has been Awarded / Rejected / Cancelled by the buyer Create / Clone New Enq. New Enq. Forwarded ReBid Awaiting Awarded Buyer Supplier Office Direction Software Solutions

11. Flow in a B2B Scenario A copy of email is sent to theconcerned office when a bid is cancelled On Cancelling an Article the status of the Article moves to Cancelled Cancelled Articles can be viewed by supplier Buyer Rejects Supplier’s Bid Buyer awards Bid to Supplier A copy of email is sent to theconcerned office when a bid is Rejected A copy of email is sent to theconcerned office when a bid is awarded Create / Clone New Enq. New Enq. Forwarded ReBid Awaiting Awarded Awarded Received Orders Rejected Bids Cancelled Rejected Bids Cancelled Cancel / Close Buyer Supplier Office Direction Software Solutions

12. Flow in a B2B2B Scenario Once the Buyer creates an enquiry the status moves to Forwarded Once the Office forwards an Article the status moves to Awaiting Once the Supplier Bids on an Article the status moves to Rebid The Office Forwards Article(s) to selected Suppliers under it. Buyer’s enquiry sent to selected offices Supplier Bids on an Article to the concerned office The Supplier can Rebid on an Article if requires Create / Clone New Enq. New Enq. Forwarded Awaiting ReBid Buyer Office Supplier Direction Software Solutions

13. Flow in a B2B2B Scenario If an Article is Awarded, Rejected or Cancelled it moves out of Rebid Once an Article is Recommended, it moves to Recommended If an Article is Awarded, Rejected or Cancelled it moves out of Forwarded Office modifies and Recommends Article(s) to the Buyer If an Article is Awarded, Rejected or Cancelled it moves out of Recommend / Re-recommend. Office can Re-Recommend Article(s) to the Buyer as required Create / Clone New Enq. New Enq. Forwarded Awaiting ReBid Recommend / ReRecommend Awarded Buyer Office Supplier Direction Software Solutions

14. Flow in a B2B2B Scenario A copy of email is sent to theconcerned Supplier when a bid is cancelled On Cancelling an Article the status of the Article moves to Cancelled Cancelled Enquiries can be viewed by Office Buyer Rejects Office’s Bid Buyer awards Bid to Office A copy of email is sent to theconcerned Supplier when a bid is Rejected A copy of email is sent to theconcerned Supplier when a bid is awarded Create / Clone New Enq. New Enq. Forwarded Awaiting ReBid Recommend / ReRecommend Awarded Awarded Awarded Rejected Bids Cancelled Rejected Bids Cancelled Cancel / Close Buyer Office Supplier Direction Software Solutions

15. Archiving • Archiving is NOT shown in the flow charts for sake of simplicity. • Archiving does not delete enquiry details but moves it to a temporary folder. • Only buyers can archive or unarchive an enquiry. • A buyer can use archived enquiries for cloning. • Suppliers & offices can view archived enquiries to track old orders. Direction Software Solutions

16. Benefits Of eBazaar • Enables Buyers to place orders in real time, Reducing lead times. • Buyers will be able to view the bidding process. • Suppliers will compete with each other in real time thereby giving DirectBiz the best Price. Direction Software Solutions