How does a processor submit an offer for livestock listed on Forward+?

Processors may secure livestock with greater efficiency and control to support consistent, streamlined operations - all while maintaining confidentiality during forward purchasing.

What does Forward⁺ offer Processors?

• Enhanced visibility of stock enabling efficient planning for kill space and logistics

• Confidentiality throughout the forward purchasing process

• Listing assessments aligned to processor-relevant data points

• A flexible platform, customised to accommodate purchasing requirements

Forward⁺ is a digital online solution designed to be simple and streamlined

1. Selected livestock agents create and then post listings using a defined set of animal attributes and photos, with a predetermined future delivery date

2. The listing can be created from the AuctionsPlus mobile app anytime and anyplace

3. The listing is the presented to the wide pool of processor and ‘corporate’-style buyers - most of whom were deeply involved in designing and testing Forward⁺

4. From within their AuctionsPlus dashboard, processor buyers submit an OTH grid-style offer with an accompanying expiry period directly from within the listing. All offers are confidential and visible, only, to the list agent

5. The listing agent is notified of a pending offer, reviews accompanying conditions and accepts or declines.

6. The buyer is notified, and settlement and delivery arrangements confirmed

7. Upon delivery the buyer pays against the agreed offer grid

Frequently Asked Questions

“How confidential are the offers submitted?”

Offers submitted will only be communicated to the corresponding listing agent. There is no facility for other listing agents, or buyers to view offers submitted that they are not a party to.