Use of Technology in Procurement
25th November 2010
The Dockside Rooms,
Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour
Sydney
About Use of Technology in Procurement
CIPSA have long identified that there are three important levers to increase procurement capability – people, process and technology. While much activity has been focussed on the first two components, this is the first time – using our new Special Interest Forum format - that CIPSA have sought to provide advice, analysis and education on technology and how it can be deployed to improve procurement performance.
There are numerous technologies out there designed to support the procurement profession, but which is right for you and your organisation? What are the opportunities for you to improve processes, decision-making, measurement, management and - most importantly – outcomes? How do you ensure that you will get the best results from a technology deployment and how do you avoid creating a “white elephant”? How do you make the business case for deployment and measure the benefits?
After extensive research, CIPSA Conferences have developed a programme that examines the key technology-related issues in the main conference programme, while allowing delegates dedicated time to view presentations of a range of technology solutions.
The Conference Programme
Where practicable, we have sought to illustrate the key technology-related issues through case studies from practitioners who have real experience of implementing and working with procurement support technology solutions. The case studies will be complemented by “expert” presentations from consultants with specific knowledge of relevant subjects. Among the key technology-related issues we will examine are:
· Evaluating, selecting and implementing solutions;
· Project management – from design to implementation;
· Managing the change process;
· Improving visibility of spend and supplier management;
· Re-engineering the process to “close the loop”;
· Realising, measuring and demonstrating benefits.
Concluding with an interactive panel discussion, this programme will allow delegates to draw on the vast experience of a wide range of practitioners and technology experts to ensure that they are better positioned to achieve the best outcomes for their organisation.
Given their specialist nature, it is not envisaged that Special Interest Forums such as “Use of Technology in Procurement” will be staged more than once every few years. If you are considering implementing technology, have already done so and want to do it better, or are simply wanting to improve the capability of your procurement function, then I would encourage you not to miss this unique opportunity.
I look forward to seeing you in Sydney,
Nigel Wardropper
Event Director
CIPSA Conferences
