Can an e-procurement system pay for itself in six to eighteen months and then go on to provide steady benefits for years to come?
What is the process of implementing an e-procurement system, including the sequence of activities and best practices, as well as systems development and production roll-out?
How does e-procurement affect IT?
What are the specifics of the five main procurement activities?
What practical approaches are there for getting results, advice on staffing requirements, and pointers on design and implementation?
Are there types of performance targets?
What are the seven guidelines for creating conceptual system designs?
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Mike Hugos, Chief Information Officer for Network Services, explains how a well-designed e-procurement system can pay for itself in six to eighteen months, and continue to provide steady benefits for years to come. Complementing this discussion, the program also presents a case study with Tom Single, Vice President, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement, of Georgia-Pacific, on the successful use of e-procurement. In his presentation, Hugos addresses the process of implementing an e-procurement system, including the sequence of activities and best practices, as well as systems development and production roll-out. The program examines how e-procurement affects IT, and provides an executive overview that delves into the specifics of the five main procurement activities. In addition, Hugos offers practical approaches for getting results, advice on staffing requirements, and pointers on design and implementation. He also discusses types of performance targets and seven guidelines for creating conceptual system designs. Hugos concludes with recommendations on how to get started implementing or improving your company’s e-procurement initiatives. New Web links, white papers, and other multimedia resources update one of WatchIT’s most requested programs.
By watching this program, you’ll understand:
~ The five main procurement activities in any company;
~ How appropriate technology can greatly increase productivity;
~ How to identify e-procurement opportunities; and
~ How to manage an e-procurement implementation project.
PROGRAM TOPICS:
INTRODUCTION
AGENDA
HOW E-PROCUREMENT WILL AFFECT IT
EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW OF THE PROCUREMENT FUNCTION
The Five Main Activities of the Procurement Function
Main Procurement Function Activities: Purchasing
Main Procurement Function Activities: Vendor Selection
Main Procurement Function Activities: Contract Management
Main Procurement Function Activities: Consumption Management
Evolution of the Procurement Function
Trends Driving E-Procurement
Hardware, Software and Network Requirements for E-Procurement
E-Procurement User interface Systems: Deliver a Wide Variety of Data
The Case for E-Procurement
The Cost of Rolling Out a New E-Procurement System
USING E-PROCUREMENT TO GET THE RESULTS YOUR COMPANY NEEDS
How E-Procurement Cuts Costs and Increases Productivity
Measuring E-Procurement Benefits
E-Procurement System Vendors
Advantages and Benefits of E-Procurement
Disadvantages of E-Procurement
Hidden Dangers and Pitfalls of E-Procurement
STAFFING REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL E-PROCUREMENT PROJECTS
Implementing E-Procurement Needs the Right Mix of Business and Technical People
E-PROCUREMENT CASE STUDY: TOM SINGLE, GEORGIA-PACIFIC
Georgia-Pacific E-Procurement Case Study: How E-Procurement Supports the Business
Georgia-Pacific E-Procurement Case Study: Coordinating Systems and Subsystems
Georgia-Pacific E-Procurement Case Study: Systems and Subsystems – Spend Analysis
Georgia-Pacific E-Procurement Case Study: Systems and Subsystems – Sourcing
Georgia-Pacific E-Procurement Case Study: Systems and Subsystems – Data Warehousing
Georgia-Pacific E-Procurement Case Study: New Opportunities and Challenges
Georgia-Pacific E-Procurement Case Study: Optimizing E-Procurement Initiatives
POINTERS ON E-PROCUREMENT SYSTEM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION
Identify the Business Opportunity and Define Performance Targets
Create a Conceptual System Design of the E-Procurement System
Create a Conceptual System Design: Seven Guidelines to Keep in Mind
Calculate Project ROI for E-Procurement System Implementation
Design the E-Procurement Solution: Organizing the Systems Development Project
Design the E-Procurement Solution: Create a Detailed Design of the Solution System
Design the E-Procurement Solution: System Prototyping
Design the E-Procurement Solution: Creating the Project Plan and Budget
Build the E-Procurement System: Ramping Up the Project
Build the E-Procurement System: The Project Office Allows You to Stay in Control
Build the E-Procurement System: Controlling Project Costs
Recommendations: ACTION ITEMS AND POINTS TO REMEMBER
Action Items to Get Started With
Key Points to Remember
Concluding Thoughts on E-Procurement Systems
Tom Single: Final Thoughts on Implementing E-Procurement Systems
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