Welcome Saturday, July 04, 2009
Procurement Technology
Technical advances have been moving at such a rate that running a company of any size without using a range of electronic processes is increasingly untenable.
The whole procurement arena has been transformed by electronic computer-based technology and, in particular, the internet. In every area of procurement, from requesting information to tendering to evaluation of data, contract compliance and performance management, effective use of technology is now imperative for organisations wishing to remain competitive.
The technology marketplace and the range of solutions for every challenge, no matter how big or small, is huge.
Even the most tech-savvy procurement leader needs expert, authoritative information to stay informed.
E-auctions, for example, is a field in which the technology and the thinking behind it are developing all the time. Procurement managers need to be aware of the latest developments in order to make the right decisions for their organisations.
TECHNOLOGY NEWS
- Microsoft offers Windows 7 discount
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:14:51 - Tech giant revamps services supply chain
Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:12:31 - Supply chain software key to green revolution
Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:06:16 - Central procurement bad for NHS
Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:58:07 - Aviva adopts on-demand spend management
Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:41:53
TECHNOLOGY COMMENT
TECHNOLOGY ARTICLES
- Research: New procurement strategies
Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:58:33 - Procurement Leaders Forum 2009 roundup
Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:41:36 - Software on demand - Oracle enters the market
Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:45:42 - Ariba ruling splits opinion
Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:42:00 - Licenced to bill
Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:00:00
TECHNOLOGY PRESENTATIONS
Increase your odds in procurement
Risks are always around the corner for supply chain professionals. Some risk result from unpredictable events, others are structural uncertainties. The Procurement Risk Management (PRM) Group at HP has developed and implemented a framework, business process and tools to mitigate the impact of supply chain risks.
Epson’s Efforts to Promote CSR Procurement
In 2005 Epson defined its expectations of suppliers in "Epson Group Procurement Guidelines" and "Supplier Evaluation Criteria. Epson reviewed their evaluations of suppliers and improvement activities, and promoted the application of uniform standards and evaluations for all suppliers around the world.
