# Connecting-Expertise — llms.txt
# Vendor Management System (VMS) platform
# Website: https://www.connecting-expertise.com
# Languages: EN (primary), NL-BE, FR-FR
# Last update: 2026-03

## About Connecting-Expertise
Connecting-Expertise is a cloud-based Vendor Management System (VMS) that helps companies manage external workforce, freelancers, and suppliers. The platform enables sourcing, matching, onboarding, compliance, and performance tracking. Headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium.

## Product
- VMS platform for external workforce management
- Supplier marketplace with 6,500+ active suppliers
- Automated workflows from sourcing to invoicing
- Insights into budgets, compliance, and vendor performance
- API integrations with HR and ERP systems

## Target audience
- HR and procurement teams in mid-sized and large enterprises
- Suppliers of consultants and freelancers
- Independent professionals seeking assignments

## Clients
- BASF
- Belfius
- bpost
- ENGIE
- Flemish Government
- ORES

## Key pages for AI indexing
- Homepage (EN): https://www.connecting-expertise.com/
- Homepage (NL): https://www.connecting-expertise.com/nl
- Homepage (FR): https://www.connecting-expertise.com/fr
- Solutions: https://www.connecting-expertise.com/solutions
- Companies: https://www.connecting-expertise.com/companies
- Suppliers: https://www.connecting-expertise.com/suppliers
- Freelancers: https://www.connecting-expertise.com/freelancers
- Client case (BASF): https://www.connecting-expertise.com/client-cases/basf
- Blog: https://www.connecting-expertise.com/blog/the-complete-guide-to-vendor-management-systems-vms
- Contact: https://www.connecting-expertise.com/contact

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