Pilkington looks sharp with FreeMarkets e-sourcing extension

FreeMarkets the web-based product sourcing software and service company, has extended its relationship with glass manufacturer Pilkington, by providing its QuickSource e-sourcing platform to its portfolio. “We’ve been very pleased with the results we’ve achieved using FreeMarkets FullSource,” says David Whatham, group director of Supply Management, Pilkington. “[We] will continue to leverage the offering to create online markets for a wide variety of goods and services. In addition, we will use FreeMarkets’ QuickSource to structure effective online negotiations on our own in order to further streamline our procurement process, generate additional savings and meet our overall e-sourcing objectives.” Pilkington has been using FullSource for sourcing goods and services online since July 2000. By adding QuickSource, Pilkington says it is empowering its procurement professionals by providing tools that will allow them to automate the processes of creating Requests for Quote (RFQs), negotiating and communicating with suppliers.