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Digital Procurement Course Outline
Digital Procurement Course Outline
Level: Undergraduate
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Introduction
Organizations adopt E-procurement systems to streamline their entire procurement process.
Thies E-procurement systems often involve the use of online platforms or software that allow
organizations to manage the entire procurement lifecycle.
The module focuses on how organizations can establish a plan for an e-procurement system,
implementation, and what benefits can be expected by such an implementation project.
Furthermore, it provides an overview of the basic and advanced features of e-Procurement
systems, along with concise information on its component.
Learning Objectives
⮚ Provide student with guidance on decisions they may need to take for establishing or
Learning Outcomes
⮚ Lecture method
⮚ Case studies
⮚ Presentations
⮚ Group discussions
Assessment Method
The module shall be assessed on the basis of course work and final examination represented as;
Module Content
Introduction to E-Procurement
✔ Overview of Procurement
✔ Definition of Procurement
⮚ Key Differences
⮚ E-Sourcing
⮚ E-payment
⮚ E-Auction
⮚ E-Tendering
⮚ E-catalogue
⮚ E-ordering
⮚ E-invoicing
Technologies in E-Procurement
⮚ Cloud Computing
Benefits of E-Procurement
⮚ Cost Savings
⮚ Time Efficiency
⮚ Improved Accuracy
⮚ Security Concerns
⮚ Implementation Challenges
⮚ Resistance to Change
⮚ Vendor Management
Case Studies
Future Trends in E-Procurement
⮚ Blockchain Technology
⮚ Sustainability in E-Procurement
Resource Materials
Zsidisin, G.A (2005) E-Procurement: From Strategy to Implementation.: An article from: Journal
of Supply Chain Management
Pani, A.K and Pani, A.K and Agrahari, A. (2007) E-procurement in Emerging Economies:
Theory and Cases
E-Procurement in Emerging Economies: Theory and Cases-Ashis Kumar Pani and Amit
Agrahari