E-procurement: systems and implementation
by B.S. Sahay, Ramneesh Mohan, Amit Sachan
International Journal of Services Technology and Management (IJSTM), Vol. 7, No. 5/6, 2006

Abstract: The competition in today's global marketplace is driving companies to reshape their supply chain, reduce overall costs and eliminate inefficiencies. E-procurement is gaining in popularity because it reduces transaction costs for buyers and, hence, can have a significant impact on the profitability of organisations. This paper presents a case study on an e-procurement implementation exercise carried out in an Herbal Medicine Company. The aim of the research was to find out what reasons drove companies towards the use of the e-procurement systems and what conditions are necessary for the success of electronic reverse auctions. The paper concludes by identifying six conditions necessary for the success of electronic reverse auction.

Online publication date: Mon, 13-Nov-2006

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