Optimization of MRO
Baseline situation
- No transparency about the product portfolio and purchasing conditions
- The purchase of spare parts is mainly carried out in Maverick Buying by the specialist department without involving the procurement department
- The materials are purchased locally as well as regionally
- Very high process costs per order due to use of classic media „paper management”
Method
- Vendor Evaluation for C-Parts Management
- Development of an eProcurement strategy
- Creation of data transparency for the use of eCatalog solutions
- Bundling of product ranges
- Supplier consolidation to reduce process costs
- Introduction of electronic approval and invoicing processes
- Ensuring compliance through continuous electronic process with 4-eyes principle and controlling
Outcome
- Reduced process costs with area of invoice verification
- Optimization of purchasing conditions