Workshops
Gain hands-on experience with a thorough introduction to the Scanmarket platform.

The purpose of the RFx workshop is to get you ready to create, execute, monitor, and finalize your RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs via the eRFx tool. You will become familiar with all available RFx types and the different bid list formats. You will get an introduction to all functionalities available within the RFx module and their most appropriate application.  We will provide you with a lot of best practice advice, as well as tips and tricks that can help in the daily usage of the system. The workshop will be a mix of presentations, hands-on cases, and a fun, educational board game to round off the workshop.

The workshop is designed for new users, meaning that no prior system knowledge is required.

Key takeaways:

• Knowledge about the overall capabilities within the RFx module including the different RFx types and formats
• Learn how to utilize both the standard RFx types, as well as the more advanced BidMatrix
• Knowledge about using Excel for event creation and response submission, which dramatically increases the efficiency in working with more complex events
• Learn how to design the RFx so it supports your objectives in the best possible way
• Great insight into best practice monitoring of an RFx
• Introduction to both standardized and customized reporting options

Price per day: 395 EUR, 349 GBP

Price for both the RFx and eAuction workshop: 599 EUR, 549 GBP

The purpose of the eAuction workshop is to introduce the many available options when using eAuctions as your negotiation tool. You will also get ready to create, execute and monitor eAuctions in the Scanmarket platform. You will become familiar with the two overall eAuction types (Reverse and Step), learn their most important characteristics, and how each type works. You will also get a lot of best practice advice, tips, and tricks that can help you when creating your first eAuction. Finally, you will experience an eAuction from the suppliers’ point of view to gain a 360-degree view of auctions. The workshop will be a mix of presentations, hands-on cases, and a fun and educational board game to round off the workshop.

The workshop is designed for new users, meaning that no prior system knowledge is required.

Key takeaways:

• An overall introduction to the eAuction concept, including a presentation of the different eAuction types and formats
• Learn how to create all types of eAuctions, both from scratch as well as via transfer from an RFx
• How to design and run auctions on the total cost of ownership
• Insights into best practice eAuction design, and how to choose the most appropriate auction settings

Price per day: 395 EUR, 349 GBP

Price for both the RFx and eAuction workshop: 599 EUR, 549 GBP

The eAuction Strategy workshop delivers insights into best practices and strategies utilized by Scanmarket consultants when undertaking an eAuction project. The buyer will be taken through our best practice process from a completed RFx through to a successfully executed eAuction, including pointers for eAuction strategy selection, best practice supplier training, communication with both suppliers and stakeholders during the eAuction process, post-auction evaluation, and much more. The workshop takes place over the course of a day in a classroom-style environment, where participants will be privy to a range of best practice materials, tools, and methods. During the workshop participants will be guided through a range of case studies, to help build their eAuction strategy competencies.

The workshop is designed for users who have conducted a few live eAuctions and are now ready to take their eAuction knowledge to the next level. It is also great for users who have recently participated in the eAuction workshop, and want to gain more eAuction strategy knowledge before running their first eAuction.

Key takeaways:

• Increased understanding of all eAuction types and the value they bring
• Comprehensive knowledge of the best practice eAuction process from start to finish, and how to drive value from each step
• Learn how to master a range of Scanmarket-supplied Excel tools to identify the best possible eAuction type and select the appropriate strategy
• Great insights into the drivers behind going to auction and how to best structure events around varying real-world scenarios
• Best practice recommendations for an effective communication process with suppliers and stakeholders prior to, during, and after the eAuction

Price: 549 EUR, 495 GBP