Learn in the textbookOnline Government Procedures, the Number System, and Disaster-Prevention Information
DefinitionE-procurement (電子調達) lets national and local governments carry out over a network the procedures for ordering public works, goods, and services.
ExplanationIt digitizes the chain of tasks from the procurement notice to the contract, making the work more efficient and the procedures more transparent. Businesses can look up procurement information and take part without going to a government office.
AnalogyIt resembles a company's purchasing department handling everything from requesting quotes to placing orders with suppliers online.