A FRAMEWORK FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF E-PROCUREMENT

Authors

  • M.V. Jooste Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Pretoria, South Africa
  • C. de W. Van Schoor Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Pretoria, South Africa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/14-2-262

Abstract

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: e-Procurement is a sound solution for companies to initiate e-business initiatives since it promises several distinct benefits, such as process cost and lead time reduction, improving strategic sourcing of commodities and enabling companies to negotiate better prices. Procurement is a broad term that touches on internal and external aspects of the company, complicating the decision to choose the most suitable e-procurement solution. An evaluation framework is proposed to assist in evaluating the susceptibility of a company

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Jooste, M., & Van Schoor, C. de W. (2012). A FRAMEWORK FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF E-PROCUREMENT. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 14(2). https://doi.org/10.7166/14-2-262

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 2 (2003)

Section

General Articles

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