A smart approach to embedding tech
Whether it’s automating processes, using data smarter, or redefining the customer experience, procurement digitalization takes many forms and presents many opportunities for businesses. Although businesses are under pressure to go digital, it can be hard to cut through the noise in the market and understand exactly what “going digital” means and where to go first. Ultimately, successful digital programs are anchored around what positive change they can drive specifically for your organization at a contract, category, process, or holistic level.
“AQM BD’s ability to bring independent insights enabled us to get a realistic take on how to build our digital program. Their pragmastism ensured that we didn’t over promise and definitely did deliver”
simplicity wins in the digital debate
Most teams are aware of the digital opportunity, but many do not have a vision for what tools they will adopt, why, how, and what the benefits will be. This can lead to a haphazard approach or procrastination, a missed opportunity for businesses and procurement teams. We help businesses to create digital roadmaps, optimize processes and create simplified ways of working that can subsequently be transformed through digital tools. We can plan, source, and support the implementation of digital solutions.
- Process and data reviews to map out “as-is” and identify opportunities for and benefits of deploying digital tools.
- Market briefings to feed into the creation of digital and data roadmaps identifying short and long-term plans.
- Expert support to develop a case for change, procure tools and ensure successful implementation.
The AQM BD approach to digital and data
We deploy technology and transformation Subject Matter Experts who bring recent experience of creating strategies and improving or implementing technologies that may cover broad functional transformation, specific processes, or category solutions. Our teams work closely with you to determine what the problem or opportunity is, how technology can improve your experience or outcomes, and how to implement it. This is typically through:
- Supporting CPOs and teams to explore technologies that enhance processes, data, and capabilities of their teams
- Working together to create supplier/solution-enabled digital strategies to categories and processes
- Identifying point solutions for operational improvements and working with stakeholders to plan and execute