With the help of the DPE ToolMap, IPG supports companies in realizing the following objectives:
- Overview of the digital procurement of the future
- Classification and evaluation of tools for operational (P2P), tactical (S2C) and strategic (P2S) procurement
- Presentation of best practices and use cases
- Uncovering stumbling blocks in the implementation and use of digital solutions
- Overview of cost-benefit analyses, ROI and business case development
- Derivation of options and recommendations for action for your own tool strategy and digitalization roadmap
Special features & differentiation characteristics
- Tool taxonomy: structured categorization of digital solutions for procurement and SCM
- (AI) tool guide for developing strategic and operational excellence in procurement
- Logical structure that follows the core purchasing processes
- Integration of automation and artificial intelligence (GenAI)
- Focus on evaluation expertise instead of product knowledge
- Vendor-neutral, practical evaluation of solutions (no product recommendation!)
From well over 500 providers with a focus on increasing efficiency across all solution areas, IPG has summarized around 60 qualified (AI) tool providers belonging to the relevant provider spectrum on the so-called "DPE shortlist". According to IPG market observation and project experience, qualified (AI) tool providers belonging to the relevant range of providers belonging to the relevant range of providers, qualified (AI) tool providers per solution area.
Success stories of how we are making procurement fit for the future can be found here: Success Stories
