Supply management and e-procurement: creating value added in the supply chain

Supply managers need to understand the impact of technology and gain competency in making a business case for e-procurement as firms continue to adopt e- Procurement strategies to leverage the competitive advantages of the Internet.

Abstract

The increasing emphasis on supply chain management is creating a greater focus on the supply management link in the supply chain. This focus will become even more intense as firms continue to adopt e-procurement strategies to leverage the competitive advantages of the Internet. Supply managers need to understand the impact of technology and gain competency in making a business case for e-procurement. The implications are profound for the industrial marketer.