E-Procurement and Purchasing Technology

Start with e-procurement

The mind maps titled E-procurement offer starting points for this page. They cover ideas such as online catalogs, tracking inventory, requests for bids and purchase orders. One map also lists documents used in purchasing, including requisitions, receiving documents and invoices.

Start by looking through a map and noting the terms you recognize. Then return to the branches that are less familiar. You can use the listed documents as a way to organize your study of the purchasing process.

Follow the supply process

The mind maps titled Supply Processes and Technology widen the view to supply management. They cover recognition of need, information flows, process compliance and the alignment of strategy and goals. One describes a process that ends with monitoring suppliers and relationships.

After exploring e-procurement, compare these maps with the terms in the purchasing maps. Notice where the resources discuss a process and where they describe the information or documents used within it. The flashcard deck on purchasing also covers e-sourcing, strategic sourcing and e-auctions.

Use quizzes alongside maps

The page includes a few quizzes, including SAP S2P Basics. Choose one after you have explored a map. Use it as a chance to check which terms and ideas you want to look at again. You can return to a relevant map or the flashcard deck when you want another way to study.

Place the topic in the unit

E-Procurement and Purchasing Technology is a section of Procurement, Purchasing and Sourcing, in Logistics and supply chain. The listed resources connect the technology in this topic with purchasing and supply processes covered in the unit. Pick a map or flashcard deck and use it to guide your next study session.