Cost savings: there may be different ways to measure them, but it's equally important that they're recognized and validated at the executive level.
Roberta J. Duffy
E-procurement has become a valuable method to streamline workflow, automate processes, and increase visibility and accountability. We've all heard the nightmare stories of system implementations that have taken on a life of their own with ever-increasing resource needs and expanded timelines. Because supply management is involved in this process at varying levels and stages, the following are a few suggestions to keep your future e-procurement system implementation on track.
Eddie Rain
As an alternative to fighting "the battle of the forms," why not understand what suppliers are looking for in contracts and structure yours as such?
Richard W. Pearse, J.D., MA
Firms are emphasizing the importance of supplier integration through the procurement, engineering, procurement and construction (PEpC) process.
Jim A. Scotti