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    Catalog Procurement

    Eliminates high procurement costs

    Catalog Procurement from DIG

    Although the classic C-part area (indirect material) only has a low value share (5 to 10 %), it causes excessively high procurement costs. The proportion of process costs is up to 80 %, due to the high proportion of orders (= cost-intensive procurement processes). Added to this is the typically large number of suppliers, which entails high costs for supplier master data. Another cost factor is, for example, storage costs. In general, it can be said that product prices usually only account for 25% of procurement costs. The greater savings potential therefore lies in the cost of procurement processes (30%). This is exactly where eProcurement comes in.

    eProcurement offers

    • demonstrable process and procurement cost reductions
    • more process stability, fewer errors
    • standardized processes
    • Shorter throughput times in the ordering process
    • Increased supplier transparency
    • more targeted supplier consolidation (lower purchase prices and less effort in master data maintenance)
      master data maintenance)
    • Better supplier reliability
    • Transparent procurement processes, compliance with signature guidelines
    • Minimization of harmful maverick buying
    • Avoidance of costly compliance violations
    • Relief for the purchasing department

    More time for value creation in strategic purchasing

    Outsourcing operational procurement activities in accordance with clear purchasing guidelines not only leads to more dynamic and faster processes, but also relieves the buying department. This frees up resources to realize the much higher added value in the strategic area.

    In addition to securing supply chains and , for example, multi-sourcing strategies, this also includes topics such as supply chain accuracy and CBAM reporting for third-country imports,
    EU regulations such as the EUDR, REACH queries and much more (see our information document "Supplier Lifecycle Management").

    Self-explanatory system, ideal adaptability

    User acceptance is a basic prerequisite for the successful introduction of eProcurement. The ease of use is particularly convincing, as the system is as self-explanatory as a well-known online marketplace. DIG makes procurement by the user very convenient. And with almost no training required.

    A practical example shows a reduction from several days (for procurement in several systems) to a few hours. The increasing desire to use DIG Catalog Procurement as a central, upstream system in the A and B parts segment is a logical consequence and maximizes the benefits of the eProcurement system. The simple and uncomplicated procurement processes compared to ERP systems also reduce sources of error - for clean processes that avoid expensive corrective work.

    Ideal integration, perfect digitization

    The flexible software architecture enables ideal integration into the existing IT environment: any ERP system can be connected and even an order system from the DMS (document management system) or from maintenance software such as ispro-NG can be provided. This means that existing IT infrastructure is ideally utilized and supplemented to achieve new performance.

    The digital processes perfectly map the real company organization: this means that even complex, industry-specific processes, multi-level cost approvals and specialist approvals (e.g. for IT, hazardous goods, etc.) can be easily implemented. Additional locations can also be efficiently connected, regionally preferred suppliers can be assigned and the system can be rolled out across all legal entities.

    Future-proof further development

    An important aspect of purchasing digitization is the ability to expand towards a fully automated purchase-to-pay process. This includes fully automated processing from order creation and order confirmation to invoice verification and dark booking. DIG's proven special solutions offer complete mapping of all business processes, from catalog procurement and supply chain collaboration to full automation of business documents (e.g. invoice processing).