November 2008, Esso Exploration & Production Chad; The World Bank Group
This manual provides a step-by-step guide on how to enable local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in emerging economies to get access to procurement opportunities with large companies through a transparent system for local contracting. An important component of this system is the company’s electronic procurement (eProcurement) system.
Objective
This manual aims to:
- Demonstrate how companies can use their existing eProcurement systems for local procurement
- Provide step-by-step guidance on how to introduce a transparent system for local contracting to
integrate local SMEs into a company’s supply chain effectively - Distill and highlight the key lessons learned in implementing a local supplier development program
of this nature.
Target Audience
The target audience for this manual is organizations attempting to develop transparent procurement processes in their local supplier development programs. These include:
- Development institutions
- Companies with operations in remote regions
- Local chambers of commerce
- Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs).
