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

Initial situation

  • An international energy company faced 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
  • Technology delivery failures due to limited availability needed to be minimized

Achievements

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Savings p.a. achieved
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Operational activities reduced
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Thinking gone and holistic optimization established

Our approach

  • Consider the technology procurement process as a whole, from planning to delivery and payment
  • Establish performance management throughout the entire process
    • Define key performance indicators
    • Define responsibilities
    • Introduce deviation management
    • Reduce non-value-adding activities
  • Optimize planning by considering previous year’s requirements, current stock levels, and medium- to long-term forecasts