Programme Management

Some eSourcing applications have an integrated project management application that may suffice for managing individual eSourcing events, but they tend to be limited for managing an eSourcing programme.

Key functionality of deploying a Programme Management solution to support an eSourcing programme include:

• Integrating individual project activities into a single reporting structure rather than relying on spreadsheets or other ad hoc reporting tools

• Developing an integrated workflow that can support a more effective reporting process that provides complete visibility on the status of all projects.

• This capability can also provide a risk assessment profile which can used to produce forecasted savings on various risk probabilities

• The integrated workflow can also classify different types of cost savings, such as cost avoidance, and how this might contribute towards the overall savings total.

• How savings are reported is an important element in the
eSourcing process and is covered in more detail in Support Services/ Business Process Redesign

• Complete visibility of all projects and activities.