Month: February 2022

Market research describes the gathering and analysis of market data, such as consumer preferences, trends in market prices and the presence of competing products. A market survey can describe any study that gathers information directly from consumers by asking them Read More …

Lack of planning leads to: Delay in project implementation Inadequate supplier response Procurement process shortcuts Higher prices of goods, services and works Insufficient lead time Claims of unethical or unfair dealings Delay requisitions to create false emergencies

1. Staff Competence and Procurement Planning Competency is defined as a capability, ability or an underlying characteristic of an individual which is casually related to effective or superior performance. Competence is a cluster of related abilities, commitments, knowledge, and skills Read More …

1. Develop and communicate an accurate requisition plan 2. Seek proper justification of emergencies 3. Training of requisitioners

Effective Procurement Planning is essential for all procuring entities in the implementation of the purchasing objectives for the following reasons: 1. An effective plan saves time and money 2. An effective plan serves as a conduit to achieving entity‘s objectives Read More …

The ultimate goal of procurement planning is coordinated and integrated action to fulfil a need for goods, services or works in a timely manner and at a reasonable cost. Early and accurate planning is essential to avoid last minute, emergency Read More …

Good procurement planning is essential to optimize the contribution of the procurement function towards achieving the overall goals of the organization. It supports: Transparency. Development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) according to milestones and accountabilities set in the procurement plan, Read More …

Procurement planning is the process of deciding what to buy, when and from what source. Procurement planning is the primary function that sets the stage for subsequent procurement activities. A mistake in procurement planning has wide implications for local governance, Read More …

1. Selective quality auditing- it lets us choose who to audit, what type of user information to track and you can selectively determine what audit information you need to match your organisation needs. 2. Sign on audit reports- it gives Read More …

User activity Audit user activity- track what your users are doing and when they are doing it Choose who to audit and what type of information to audit. View quickly online what users are doing. Sign-on audit With this type Read More …