In recent years, the "financialization" of the purchasing function, and therefore of its tools, has been underway. In turn, the major publishers in the e-purchase market are integrating payment services to help contractors prevent the risk of financial failure of their suppliers, especially the most fragile.
TF1 optimizes its purchases of services. User since 2009 of the Oalia SPM solution, the audiovisual group has chosen Opase and its OBMS solution (Opase Business Management Services) to optimize its purchasing process of IT intellectual services.
the General Data Protection Regulation of the European Union has entered into force, therefore, all companies whose head office is based in Europe, but also all those who handle personal information collected in the Union, must be in accordance with the new text.
On the occasion of the American edition of SAP Ariba Live, held in March in Las Vegas, the publisher announced new modes of electronic collaboration at no cost to suppliers and a series of innovations to facilitate the adoption of its e-procurement solutions. Almost a year after joining SAP, Ariba enjoyed its event...
Gradually, the decision-making systems used for purchases incorporate a predictive dimension, so that they are no longer just reacting but also in anticipation. By relying on simulations and forecasts, the function can adapt its strategy well in advance.
A key factor in the success of purchasing digitalization projects, the ability of suppliers to collaborate via digital solutions and channels remains perfectable. To better understand their level of maturity in this field, Acxias is launching a Barometer in partnership with several major contractors.
To promote cross-functional collaboration and the mobility of interested parties, the State Purchasing Department (DAE) has set up a professional social network for those involved in the function.
Driven by the wave of Artificial Intelligence, conversational agents or chatbots are beginning to take over the world of e-shopping. Their role is to provide both answers to questions that buyers may ask themselves when carrying out their missions and assistance in the use of tools.
On the occasion of Purchasing and Logistics Executive Day, held at the end of October in the suburbs of Namur, nearly a hundred local decision-makers were able to measure the real consequences of digitalization on their business processes. And listen to Acxias' recommendations to choose the solution most suited to their organization.
To secure and speed up the consultation process, many e-purchase publishers offer a reverse auction module. Used to ensure transparency and fairness, the practice is democratizing within the purchasing departments, the most mature of which do not seek to break prices but to select the best offers in a multi-criteria context. Relying on a specialized provider, such as Acxias, which offers a dedicated service, may be necessary to take ownership of the device and maximize the gains.
