Campaign packaging and POS- material tendering in Company X

Abstract

The case company of the thesis faced the need to start tendering for a new supplier for campaign packaging materials and POS materials. The purpose of the thesis is to examine the importance of procurement through a competitive tendering project. In particular, the improvement of the tendering process is reviewed. A process model is created for the case company to improve future tendering projects. The changes aim to achieve even better results in future tenders.

The theory of the thesis is based on purchasing and an introduction to the procurement process, suppliers, and strategic sourcing. In addition, the most critical elements of competitive tendering will be discussed. The theoretical part is intended to provide a basis for the assignment and to support the progress of the case.

As a result of the thesis, a process model for future tenders was created for the case company, and concrete ideas for the development of the process were proposed. In addition, possible targets for the cost savings achieved through competitive tendering were presented. The case company was encouraged to do more tendering for future cost savings.