Proposal comparison — also called bid leveling — brings incoming proposals into a consistent, comparable structure before evaluation.
Why normalisation is needed. Suppliers format differently, use different seniority labels and different assumptions.
How it works. Pricing sheets mapped to a common structure, seniority levels matched, quantities standardised.
Automation prerequisite. A mandated pricing sheet format sharply reduces manual normalisation effort.
Typical output. Pivot views across seniority level, category and location.