MeRLIN Sourcing

MeRLIN Sourcing

MeRLIN Sourcing B.V.
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About

Acquirell is a Corporate Procurement Platform that empowers SMBs to get the best terms from suppliers and have complete control over procurement. Acquirell includes the following modules: Requirements - assemble and approve requirements across departments and employees. Plan your purchases, along with informative dashboards PO processing - quickly create POs and send them to suppliers in a single system E-Sourcing - get the best prices from suppliers by conducting various forms of sourcing events: from the simplest ones, with RFQs sent to all suppliers, to auctions Contract Lifecycle Management - automate working with contracts: from initiating to archiving Supplier Relationship Management - control interaction with suppliers and manage the contractor database. Easily engage suppliers: invitations, easy registration, intuitive interface, single supplier workspace Analytics – reports on key procurement data: from budget savings to the percentage of unplanned POs

About

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. MeRLIN is an integrated sourcing solution to manage your Direct & Indirect Procurement needs with Supplier Relationship Management, Compliance & Risk management, eSourcing and Planning augmented by Advanced Analytics. Simplify your strategic procurement through extensive automation and enhanced collaboration by bringing together all stakeholders on a single intuitive platform.

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Procurement solution for businesses

Audience

Companies that need a powerful Strategic Sourcing Solution

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$20 per user per month
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Supported

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 3.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.0 / 5
ease 3.0 / 5
features 4.0 / 5
design 3.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Acquirell allows us to manage the POs and conduct RFI, RFQ, and RFP events. We can handle our requisitions in electronic form in one system just by attaching line items (requirements). Easy to communicate with vendors and within a team. The communication is recorded. Approval routes configuration in Acquirell helps us to manage complex approval workflow.
  • 1. We can run RFPs with ease through the Sourcing module in Acquirell 2. All critical tools for us like POs, Contracts, Vendor Database, and eSourcing are in one place 3. We can sign a contract right after completing RFP 4. We can run prequalification prior to main sourcing events
  • 1. Intuitive and convenient interface without dozens of confusing workspaces 2. The robust sourcing module. It is possible to run instant sourcing events (e.g. RFQ, RFP) just after a couple of hours of learning 3. It enables me to easily collect purchasing requirements from employees and quickly send POs to the suppliers in one system 4. Flexible approval routes tool 5. Affordable price

Cons

  • It is not possible to edit the text of the contracts just like in MS Word. Accounts Payable is out of scope. The Supplier Management module is "just okay".
  • 1. Acquirell is designed more for the procurement of physical products rather than services. We had to play with evaluation criteria to tailor the RFPs to the procurement of services 2. No invoicing, we have to attach the files 3. Requisitioning is not convenient
  • 1. The lack of default integrations. It is a matter of discussion. It was essential for us to integrate Acquirell with our QuickBooks. I had to spend my time discussing all integration details with their team. 2. The evaluation criteria in the sourcing module are a bit confusing. I spent around a day to understand how this tool works. Luckily, it is possible to run sourcing events by applying only price criteria without configuring tens of other criteria

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • - Communication & schedule - facing all challenges even if not related to Merlin - Implementation setup

Cons

  • User-friendliness within the Merlin system could be stronger

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Supported

Company Information

Acquirell
Founded: 2013
United States
acquirell.com

Company Information

MeRLIN Sourcing B.V.
Founded: 2019
MeRLIN Sourcing B.V. Wim Duisenbergplantsoen 31, 6221 SE Maastricht, Netherlands.
www.merlinsourcing.com

Alternatives

Alternatives

eSupplier

eSupplier

eSupplier.com
Promena

Promena

Promena Strategic Procurement Solutions
Promena

Promena

Promena Strategic Procurement Solutions
JAGGAER One

JAGGAER One

JAGGAER
RapidQuote

RapidQuote

eHub Software

Categories

Procurement Supported
RFQ Supported

Categories

Procurement Features

Asset Management Supported
Auction Management Supported
Bid Management Supported
Budget Management Supported
Catalog Management Supported
Contract Management Supported
Inventory Management Not Supported
Invoice Processing Not Supported
PunchOut Not Supported
Purchase Order Management Supported
Receiving Not Supported
Requisitions & Approvals Supported
Sourcing Management Supported
Spend Management Supported
Supplier Management Supported

Procurement Features

Asset Management Not Supported
Auction Management Supported
Bid Management Supported
Budget Management Supported
Catalog Management Supported
Contract Management Supported
Inventory Management Not Supported
Invoice Processing Not Supported
PunchOut Not Supported
Purchase Order Management Supported
Receiving Supported
Requisitions & Approvals Supported
Sourcing Management Supported
Spend Management Supported
Supplier Management Supported

Contract Management Features

Buy Side (Suppliers) Supported
Completion Tracking Not Supported
Compliance Tracking Supported
Contract Lifecycle Management Supported
Electronic Signature Supported
Full Text Search Not Supported
Government Contracts Not Supported
Pre-built Templates Supported
Sell Side (Customers) Not Supported
Specialty Contracts Not Supported
Version Control Not Supported
Workflow Management Supported

Sourcing Features

Auction Management Supported
Budget Management Supported
Collaboration Supported
Global Sourcing Management Supported
Rfx Management Supported
Spend Management Supported
Supplier Management Supported
Supplier Qualification Supported
Supplier Risk Management Supported
Supplier Web Portal Supported
Template Management Supported

Spend Management Features

Approval Workflow Supported
Budgeting / Forecasting Supported
Expense Tracking Supported
Multi-Currency Supported
Prepaid Cards Not Supported
Procurement Management Supported
Receipt Management Supported
Spend Analysis Supported
Spend Control Supported
Supplier Management Supported

Supply Chain Management Features

Demand Planning Supported
Electronic Data Interchange Not Supported
Import / Export Management Not Supported
Inventory Management Not Supported
Order Fulfillment Supported
Order Management Not Supported
Sales & Operations Planning Not Supported
Shipping Management Not Supported
Supplier Management Supported
Transportation Management Not Supported
Warehouse Management Not Supported

Integrations

D&B Direct Not Supported
EcoVadis Not Supported
Epicor Kinetic Not Supported
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Not Supported
Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP Not Supported
QAD Adaptive ERP Not Supported
SAP ERP Not Supported

Integrations

D&B Direct Supported
EcoVadis Supported
Epicor Kinetic Supported
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supported
Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP Supported
QAD Adaptive ERP Supported
SAP ERP Supported
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