Since GE began accepting bids via the Internet, the length of the bidding process in GE's lighting division has been reduced from 21 days to 10. Since requesting the bids is easier, purchasing agents approach more potential vendors. The ability to locate more vendors has lowered the cost of goods by 5 to 15 percent. GE's experience illustrates:

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Since GE began accepting bids via the Internet, the length of the bidding process in GE's lighting division has been reduced from 21 days to 10. Since requesting the bids is easier, purchasing agents approach more potential vendors. The ability to locate more vendors has lowered the cost of goods by 5 to 15 percent. GE's experience illustrates:






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