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Optimization of the technology procurement process with an end-to-end approach in an energy company

Initial situation

  • An international energy group was faced with the challenge of accelerating its technology procurement process
  • Fast and smooth technology procurement was a critical success factor for the company
  • The proportion of manual rework by employees in the procurement process was very high
  • The aim was to reduce the number of technology delivery failures due to a lack of availability

Achievements

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savings p.a. achieved
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Operational activities reduced
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Breaking down thinking and establishing an end-to-end mindset

Our approach

  • View the technology procurement process as a whole, from planning to delivery and payment
  • Establish performance management along the process
    • Define key figures
    • Define responsibilities
    • Introduce deviation management
    • Reduce non-value-adding activities
  • Optimize planning, taking into account previous year's requirements, stock levels and medium and long-term planning

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