You can use eSourcing software to lower the cost of goods and services purchased from suppliers, improve the quality and performance of suppliers, and involve business stakeholders in sourcing activities. But to realize these benefits, you'll first have to select from a diverse set of vendors that vary by size, functionality, geography, and vertical market focus. Sourcing and vendor management professionals should use this report to understand the value they can expect from an eSourcing software provider and to select one based on size and functionality.