To ensure a successful eProcurement implementation, consider the following:
Analyze Your Existing Environment - Identify the steps and processes currently in place to process a request from identification of need to payment.
Assemble the Correct Team - Assemble a core team of individuals from appropriate departments in the organization who can help you design, create, implement, and sell the solution to the organization.
Create a Needs Analysis - Identify the strengths and weaknesses of your existing environment and create a needs document as the blueprint solution.
Select an eProcurement Solution - Using your Needs Analysis.
Partner with Your Solutions Provider – A successful implementation is mutually beneficial to both organizations.
Create an Implementation Plan - Develop a plan, monitor it, adjust it as needed, and stick to it.
Develop Measurable ROI Metrics - Set some reasonable objectives, and establish a means to measure them.
Partner with Your Suppliers - There doesn't need to be a winner and a loser. Strive for a win/win relationship.
Manage Change - People are often resistant to change. Be conscious of this as you implement your new system to make the change as smooth as possible.
