e-Procurement: From Strategy to Implementation

Ground Rules for an E-Procurement Project

With the upcoming era of e-procurement initiatives, the last thing the economy or organizations need is a déjà vu of those ERP struggles. Accordingly, there are certain ground rules that have been learned by organizations over the past five years that those involved in an enterprise-wide initiative should ignore at their own peril.

1.	Ensure executive sponsorship and participation.
2.	Make your e-procurement project integral to your overall e-business strategy.
3.	Build a legitimate business case.
4.	Set your guiding principles before you initiate the project.
5.	Develop a strong program of change management.
6.	Redesign your business processes before selecting software.

Executive Sponsorship and ...