ecVision, a provider of sourcing and supply chain management software, has made generally available an enhanced version of XpressCommerce, a sourcing module. The tool is a modular, configurable application for private-label owners and manufacturers. It is intended to help users create better relationships with trading partners through standardized documents and process flow. Version 9.1 includes online costing requests, for collaborative management of costing between sourcing and suppliers; multi-level template functionality, to define costing data elements; visibility and history into detailed component costs; a configurable estimated landed-cost calculation tool; side-by-side cost comparison of quotes across multiple costing scenarios or suppliers; the ability to track changes in costing negotiations; automated SKU-level sample request and management tools; and support for design, material, finished goods and sales samples.
