Context

A large mining company, ALPHA, already established in Senegal, plans to launch a new mineral extraction project. To maximize the efficiency of its procurement processes, ensure transparency, and comply with Senegalese local content policies, the company is considering using a B2B marketplace.

Objectives

To optimize procurement and tender management processes, facilitate collaboration with qualified local suppliers, ensure transparency and fairness in supplier selection, and comply with local content policies by maximizing the engagement of local suppliers.

Solutions Proposed by Etifak

• Publication of Tenders
  • Centralization and Simplification : The marketplace allows for the centralization and simplification of tender creation and management, streamlining the process for the mining company.
  • Wide Dissemination : Tenders can be distributed to a large base of suppliers, ensuring greater diversity and quality of responses.
• Access to a Database of Qualified Local Suppliers
  • Detailed Information : The platform offers a comprehensive database of local suppliers with detailed information on their skills, capacities, certifications, and previous experiences.
  • Visibility and Selection : Local suppliers gain visibility, and the company can easily identify and select the partners best suited to its needs.
• Evaluation of Proposals through Integrated Management Tools
  • Transparency and Fairness : The integrated management tools allow for objective evaluation of proposals, ensuring transparency and fairness in the process.
  • Comparison and Selection : Comparison features facilitate the selection of the best offer based on predefined criteria.
• Monitoring and Reporting of Purchases from Local Suppliers
  • Compliance with Local Content : The platform helps track and report purchases from local suppliers, ensuring compliance with local content policies.
  • Detailed Reports : Generated reports allow the company to measure the local economic impact and ensure that purchases comply with regulations.

Expected Benefits

• Operational Efficiency
  • Reduced Time and Costs : Centralization and automation of procurement processes reduce administrative time and costs.
  • Simplified Process : Tender management becomes simpler and faster, allowing the company to focus on its core activities.
• Engagement of Local Suppliers
  • Local Economic Development : By facilitating local suppliers' access to projects, the marketplace contributes to Senegal's economic development.
  • Regulatory Compliance : The company ensures compliance with local requirements, reducing regulatory risks.
• Transparency and Fairness
  • Fair Selection Process : Integrated evaluation tools ensure that all suppliers are treated fairly.
  • Increased Trust : Greater transparency enhances the trust of local suppliers and stakeholders.
• Strengthening Local Capacities
  • Skills Improvement : Training modules and educational resources available on the platform help improve the skills of local suppliers.
  • Partnerships and Growth : Facilitating partnerships between local suppliers and international companies stimulates the transfer of skills and technologies.

Conclusion

The use of Etifak by the mining company ALPHA in Senegal represents a significant opportunity to optimize procurement processes, enhance transparency, and support local economic development. By integrating this solution, the company not only improves its operational efficiency but also contributes to more inclusive and sustainable economic growth in Senegal.