The cost of marine fuel is frequently in the millions of dollars per lift. The time involved in locating and qualifying fuel suppliers, specifying orders, confirming or disputing transaction details, and processing payments represent additional administrative expense. This case study outlines out the U.S. Government identified specific fuel procurement issues and developed an e-procurement system that would both improve access to fuel and decrease marine fuel procurement costs.

1. A Better Procurement Process: The U.S. Government Adoption of an e-Procurement Solution