1. PIMS is fully online based and lack of continuous electricity supply and internet connection can lead to failure or inefficiency of PIMS system. 2. Limitation of proper level of computer skills among the public personnel and contracting parties. 3. Read More …
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Advantages of PIMS over traditional procurement systems (paper based)
1. During bidding process, bidders cannot present the technical measures of experience and equipment as it is in hardcopy submission system since tracked factual data is given by the system server. 2. Once equipment, man power or vehicles allocated by Read More …
WORKFLOW STEPS IN PIMS
The workflow of adopting PIMS should take the following sequential order 1. Registration of users. Registration of different users should follow different methods. Adequate review and verification should be done prior to the registration since the users are made authorized Read More …
PROCURE-TO-PAY PROCESS USING VARIOUS PIMS
The Complete Procure to Pay Cycle The procure to pay cycle has become a standardized process for both procurement practitioners and service providers alike. If you are involved in procurement at all, it’s a term you may have heard thrown Read More …
Components of PIMS and registration
The following are components of PIMS: Central database server (data warehouse) Online service package System members (system administrator, procuring authorities, bidding parties, scheduled banks)
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (PIMS)
PIMS is a smart system which collects and synthesizes procurement related information all over the country. It is an online based central and integrated data management system concerning to the procurement activities. PIMS uses centrally updated data warehouse to track, Read More …
STEPS IN DEVELOPING AN E-PROCUREMENT SYSTEMS
A system is a network of interrelated procedures that are joined together to perform an activity or accomplish a specific objective. It is a collection of components that work together to realize an objective There are several stages of developing Read More …
PRINCIPLES OF DEVELOPING E-PROCUREMENT PLATFORMS
1. Supplier network database module The major function of this module includes online registration of supplier platform protections (account and password management) as well as identification and review of suppliers. 2. Online application management module The function of this module Read More …
IMPORTANCE OF HAVING AN APPROPRIATE E-PROCUREMENT PLATFORMS
1. There is open room for other programs to be built. 2. There is improved workflow of the internal procurement process. This enables end user self-service with controls through company specific catalogues. 3. It enables automatic processing of electronic orders Read More …
Types of e-procurement platform
1. Business to Business(B2B) It’s a business platform that caters for the needs of other businesses. There is no consumer angle in B2B platforms of product offerings e.g. Amazon web services 2. B2BC It’s a platform product that caters to Read More …