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Description
Global Sources is a prominent B2B platform that links buyers and suppliers from around the globe, focusing on enhancing international trade. Since its inception in 1970, the organization has created a reliable marketplace for sourcing premium products across diverse sectors such as electronics, fashion, and home goods. With an extensive range of digital resources, trade exhibitions, and a strong network of verified suppliers, Global Sources empowers businesses to discover, assess, and engage with dependable manufacturers and distributors. The platform prioritizes quality and transparency, providing crucial information regarding supplier certifications, product standards, and production abilities. Acknowledged for its pivotal role in connecting international markets, Global Sources is an essential tool for enterprises aiming to broaden their supply chains and discover cutting-edge products. Moreover, the platform continually adapts to industry trends, ensuring that users remain competitive in a rapidly changing global market.
Description
MeRLIN is a Strategic Sourcing Solution offering seamlessly integrated sourcing process automation for RFx/eAuctions, with supplier relationship management and planning functions augmented by advanced analytics functions. It plays a key role in enhancing collaboration between buyers and suppliers on an intuitive and easy to use platform. MeRLIN is modular, flexible, configurable and easy to deploy. It is the go-to solution for the strategic sourcing needs of enterprise sourcing organizations.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
Yes
Integrations
Android
Yes
Apple iOS
Yes
D&B Direct
No
EcoVadis
No
Epicor Kinetic
No
Microsoft Dynamics 365
No
Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP
No
QAD Adaptive ERP
No
SAP ERP
No
Integrations
Android
No
Apple iOS
No
D&B Direct
Yes
EcoVadis
Yes
Epicor Kinetic
Yes
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Yes
Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP
Yes
QAD Adaptive ERP
Yes
SAP ERP
Yes
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
Yes
iPad App
Yes
Android App
Yes
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
Yes
iPad App
No
Android App
Yes
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
Global Sources
Founded
1970
Country
Hong Kong
Website
www.globalsources.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
MeRLIN Sourcing B.V.
Founded
2019
Country
MeRLIN Sourcing B.V. Wim Duisenbergplantsoen 31, 6221 SE Maastricht, Netherlands.
Website
www.merlinsourcing.com
Product Features
Sourcing
Auction Management
No
Budget Management
No
Collaboration
No
Global Sourcing Management
No
Rfx Management
No
Spend Management
No
Supplier Management
No
Supplier Qualification
No
Supplier Risk Management
No
Supplier Web Portal
No
Template Management
No
Product Features
Contract Management
Buy Side (Suppliers)
Yes
Completion Tracking
No
Compliance Tracking
Yes
Contract Lifecycle Management
Yes
Electronic Signature
Yes
Full Text Search
No
Government Contracts
No
Pre-built Templates
Yes
Sell Side (Customers)
No
Specialty Contracts
No
Version Control
No
Workflow Management
Yes
Procurement
Asset Management
No
Auction Management
Yes
Bid Management
Yes
Budget Management
Yes
Catalog Management
Yes
Contract Management
Yes
Inventory Management
No
Invoice Processing
No
PunchOut
No
Purchase Order Management
Yes
Receiving
Yes
Requisitions & Approvals
Yes
Sourcing Management
Yes
Spend Management
Yes
Supplier Management
Yes
Sourcing
Auction Management
Yes
Budget Management
Yes
Collaboration
Yes
Global Sourcing Management
Yes
Rfx Management
Yes
Spend Management
Yes
Supplier Management
Yes
Supplier Qualification
Yes
Supplier Risk Management
Yes
Supplier Web Portal
Yes
Template Management
Yes
Spend Management
Approval Workflow
Yes
Budgeting / Forecasting
Yes
Expense Tracking
Yes
Multi-Currency
Yes
Prepaid Cards
No
Procurement Management
Yes
Receipt Management
Yes
Spend Analysis
Yes
Spend Control
Yes
Supplier Management
Yes
Supply Chain Management
Demand Planning
Yes
Electronic Data Interchange
No
Import / Export Management
No
Inventory Management
No
Order Fulfillment
Yes
Order Management
No
Sales & Operations Planning
No
Shipping Management
No
Supplier Management
Yes
Transportation Management
No
Warehouse Management
No