e-Procurement systems

[Guest_imported]

Does anyone know where I can find research on average break even times for e-procurement systems (Oracle, Ariba). I am also looking for the average savings of indirect materials for these type of systems.
dave

 

[COBOL]

Just join

http://www.oracle.com

for free and then go to OTN and
the Applications Network all with the same password etc...
most of the info is available there.

 

[mbdw6708]

What I have read typical break even times for e-procurement systems is 12-18 months. When doing ROI analysis make sure you include all costs that will go into the e-procurement system. The three primary costs will be the price of the e-procurement platform, the catalog management software and the price to integrate the system with the old hardware. The integration costs can sky rocket with e-business systems so be sure to get your hands around this cost. If you want to see where the benefits will come from with an e-procurement system there is a quick reference on

http://www.supplychaintoday.com.

I believe it is in the reflection section. Feel free to e-mail me if you have more questions on this subject.
Davy Waters
Davy.Waters@asu.edu