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Introduction Welcome to the United Nations Industrial Development Organization UNIDO
Ready-For-E-Business-Tool! Before you create an e-procurement system for your company,
be sure to assess your readiness to electronically integrate into supply
chains. Look into all operations and activities of your enterprise, as
e-procurement processes have implications for the entire company. While
the system is being implemented throughout your company, it is important
to regularly review the company's adaptation process in order to quickly
identify personal or technical problems. Using an e-procurement should help improve the efficiency
and effectiveness of your employees and the overall performance of your
company. It is important to note that e-procurement systems do not necessarily
result in reduced numbers of employees but rather smarter, more efficient,
more technologically savvy, and employees with redefined responsibilities.
When you begin to develop an e-procurement strategy and
implement its related activities, remember three main objectives of any
e-procurement activities: The Ready-For-E-Business-Tool
is intended to provide you with important “need to know” information to
achieve these goals and to assess how ready your company is to conduct
procurement using the Internet and other information and communications
technology (ICT). Conducting
an “e-procurement readiness assessment” of your company will allow you
to understand the main types of e-procurement systems, benefits and risks
of online selling and buying, and various options you can select so that
you can successfully implement online buying and selling systems using
the Internet and ICT. The assessment
of your readiness to enter successfully in the Internet world is divided
in four main parts, following the typical process of e-procurement in
a small or medium-sized company: Assessment
of your e-procurement strategy Assessment
of the planning and preparation of your e-procurement activities Assessment
of the implementation of your e-procurement activities Assessment
of your evaluation systems and monitoring of your e-procurement activities Quick results
on this self-assessment are simple to obtain. The questions are structured
in a way that allows you to agree (answer: “yes”) or disagree (answer:
“no”) to them. The more questions you answer affirmatively, the better
you are prepared. In order to obtain a comprehensive assessment, kindly
complete the “Feedback Sheet” and send it back. The UNIDO Programme
will provide you with a complete assessment on your e-readiness and will
show you how to begin. By being aware
of the latest developments in e-procurement systems, processes, and procedures,
you will be better prepared to make informed decisions if you decide to
implement an e-procurement strategy. You will also be able to determine
which strategy is likely the best “fit” for your company. After all, successful e-procurement
is a matter of first identifying the strategy and then using the appropriate
technology available to you. Fax: (+43-1)
26026-6842
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