A telecommunications major partnered with GEP to optimize their procurement operations. Key challenges included high contract processing turnaround time, high volume of manual routine tasks and limited process automation, along with lengthy supplier enablement and onboarding processes – among others. GEP established robust P2P processes and deployed innovative technology solutions to drive greater efficiency. Key outcomes include:
91 percent invoice discount opportunities realized till date
40 percent reduction in contract turnaround time
60 percent reduction in time taken for supplier enablement
The “BOTs” developed significantly reduced process time for numerous activities
Double purchase request creation and goods receipts processing volumes now being managed by 50 percent resources
50 percent reduction in time taken for invoice exceptions
95 percent help desk tickets resolved within 8 business hours
Contributors: GEP
Categories: 2019 Nominations, Future of Sourcing Awards
SRC Type: Outsourcing, Procurement Outsourcing / Transformation