Optimizing procurement through process automation
Olayeni, Olanrewaju Stephen (2019)
2019
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2019121125925
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2019121125925
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The purpose of this thesis was to research how to optimize procurement through process automation. This thesis aims to examine the current procurement process of a case company, identify challenges and propose an improvement strategy that would increase the efficiency of procurement activities.
The theoretical framework of this research is based on two main topics: procurement, which covers the levels of procurement, e-procurement, and provides an overview of the subject. The second part, economic value added (EVA), which describes how the impact of e-procurement can be measured.
The research method applied in this thesis was a qualitative case study. Both primary and secondary data were used in this study. The primary data consist of direct observation and personal experiences of the author during an internship period in the case company. A qualitative interview was also conducted with a procurement representative of the case company.
In conclusion, after the analysis of the current procurement process of the case company, this thesis suggests that the implementation of an e-procurement strategy into the procurement process of the case company will significantly improve efficiency in the process and eliminate the challenges by automating some procurement activities.
The theoretical framework of this research is based on two main topics: procurement, which covers the levels of procurement, e-procurement, and provides an overview of the subject. The second part, economic value added (EVA), which describes how the impact of e-procurement can be measured.
The research method applied in this thesis was a qualitative case study. Both primary and secondary data were used in this study. The primary data consist of direct observation and personal experiences of the author during an internship period in the case company. A qualitative interview was also conducted with a procurement representative of the case company.
In conclusion, after the analysis of the current procurement process of the case company, this thesis suggests that the implementation of an e-procurement strategy into the procurement process of the case company will significantly improve efficiency in the process and eliminate the challenges by automating some procurement activities.