The Sourcematix® tool is structured in 8-Steps with all of the key activities and tasks that must be undertaken as part of a world-class approach to strategic sourcing and category management, as shown below:
The tool is built in 8-Steps, but it is a modular software application and can be reconfigured to suit any specific client organisational process needs. It can also be configured to link with existing ERP systems.
The Sourcematix® solution provides a structured on-line common organisational process through which clients can segment and manage all of their categories of spend. The tool provides the following major functionalities:
- A web-based organisational process for strategic sourcing and category management
- A decision support system providing expert guidance on strategic and tactical sourcing options
- A knowledge management and codification system
- A web-based simulation and e-learning competence development and training process
- An audit process for organisational assurance
Some of these functionalities can be understood by clicking the following links: Sourcematix® - Decision Support Analyses Sourcematix® - Competence Development