PROCUREMENT TECHNOLOGY
“ Digital procurement doesn’ t just cut costs – it strengthens the entire buying process so organisations can save time, control expenses and respond quickly to changing operational needs”
Doug Gray, VP of Technology, Amazon Business
Q. HOW DO YOU MEASURE THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL PROCUREMENT ON SUPPLY CHAIN RESPONSIVENESS AND VALUE DELIVERY?
» Impact is measured through both hard data and real-world feedback. On the quantitative side, fast lead times and consistent, reliable delivery show that our logistics network and diverse supplier base are performing, even when disruptions occur. Analytics track cost savings and policy adherence from consolidating vendors – all of which point directly to value delivery. Just as important is what we hear from internal teams and suppliers: when finance and operations say they spend less time chasing orders or fixing errors, that’ s a clear sign responsiveness has improved. Suppliers, in turn, report smoother, more predictable interactions when they can work through a single, trusted channel. Together, those data points and experiences show that digital procurement doesn’ t just cut costs – it strengthens the entire buying process so organisations can save time, control expenses and respond quickly to changing operational needs.
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