The Tower Online Platform officially launched in the summer of 2015, one year after the creation of China Tower Corporation (CTC). As of 5 September, 2016, there are 723 suppliers officially registered in the system, with 74% having been shortlisted and 58% having successfully received purchase orders; spending reached CNY ¥26bn. With 27 major product and five major service categories, and continued demand for new sites from three operators, efficient, streamlined procurement will continue to play a major role. Read on for a comprehensive guide on this unique procurement model, created by the world’s largest towerco to drive supply chain efficiency.
What and how China Tower Corporation buys
