Definition
E-sourcing is the electronic methods for identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers. Founders reach for it when a vague conversation needs a shared, specific meaning. Name it clearly, then let the next decision — a hire, a price, a test, or a pass — follow from that meaning.
In the room
How the word shows up in a real conversation.
In a Monday review, someone writes E-sourcing on the board and restates it: “Electronic methods for identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers.” The next move is a test, a cut, or a double-down — not another debate about the word.
Common mistake
Using E-sourcing as a label instead of a fact. If you cannot point to the evidence — a number, a customer, or a written assumption — you are using the word as jargon.
See also
E-payment
Electronic payment methods for conducting transactions online or digitally.
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E-procurement
Electronic purchasing and procurement processes for business operations.
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E-wallet
Digital wallet that stores payment information for online transactions.
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Earnings
Company's profits after all expenses, taxes, and costs have been deducted.
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