Design and Implement of a Web-based E-Procurement System Platform for Shipping Line

To establish an e-procurement system platform for the global shipping line can not only solve the problems of purchase and delivery difficulties, but also help the enterprises improve the efficiency of procurement. The goal of this research is to develop a web-based e-procurement platform, which can be actually initiated in the multinational shipping companies. The implementation of e-procurement system with W. Shipping Corporation about one year showed that the average procurement time decreased 80%, the number of full-time procurement personnel went down 50%, annual telephone and stationery expenditures were reduced 66%, the time for document processing of procurement personnel went down 89%, and value analysis time went up 25%. Moreover, it can solve the unnecessary contacts of negotiation dealings and documentation between purchasers and suppliers. For the required supplements of ships, suppliers can be informed in advance to deliver and supply the goods before the ships berth at any of the worldwide operation points or ports. This service design can improve the competition of enterprises. Key-Words: E-procurement platform, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Shipping line.