LOSBERGER DE BOER
“Everything starts with having good data , particularly when you ’ re working in different markets ”
OSCAR GERSJES GROUP PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR , LOSBERGER DE BOER
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IMPORTANCE OF GOOD DATA
Everything starts with having good data , particularly when you ’ re working in different markets .
“ If you want to have a clear , aligned strategy , you need a lot of data . We invested in a system called VendorLink , which we use for spend analysis , supplier contracting , certifications and e-signing , and we are also looking to extend it to include vendor rating . VendorLink has been invaluable to us for our procurement .
“ We have looked for a single system for a long time , but have yet to find an ERP system that covers all these functionalities , at least how I like it . That was another issue with the merger , as companies had different systems , and we are going to work with SAP on integrating – it ’ s very easy to link with Vendorlink .”
“ There are lot of interesting things with digital solutions . It ’ s important to make the right choice – you have to look at what will most add value . Big companies like Boeing and mobile operators want to see up front the result later on .”
In future , a Vendor Rating is cited as a priority , and new technologies will be embraced when needed . “ We are only in projects , so it ’ s essential we can rate quality . If the quality fails , costs go up considerably , and so that ’ s a key focus in the coming years .”
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