Indirect procurement, in particular of one-time supplies and C-parts, poses challenges for many companies. High administrative costs, complex approval processes and hidden costs can place a heavy burden on purchasing. E-Procurement Systems already offer significant advantages, but they are reaching their limits, particularly when it comes to Indirect Procurement. This is where Pedlar comes in as a useful addition the existing ones.

E-procurement vs. Pedlar: Complementing rather than replacing

E-Procurement Systems digitalize the entire Procurement process. From offer management and approval processes to tracking, payment and reporting. They enable structured catalogs, faster transactions and greater transparency. However, there are disadvantages, particularly in terms of flexibility, ease of use and speed, especially for purchases outside standardized processes.

Pedlar fills this gap. It does not replace E-Procurement Systems, but complements them. The solution works according to the 1-Creditor Model, which is specifically optimized for one-time requirements and drastically reduces administrative costs.

Increasing efficiency and ROI: convincing figures

The total cost of ownership (TCO) of a typical e-procurement system over five years can easily reach 363,000€, including implementation, operation, maintenance, training, user acceptance and hidden costs. Even with optimized process costs, there is real savings potential of 28-50%, which in many cases does not fully offset the total costs.

Pedlar, on the other hand, shows an impressive increase in efficiency in indirect procurement:

• 90% less processing time through central processing via a creditor.
  
  
• Quick order confirmation within 24 hours, including invoice and delivery note directly to the recipient.
  
  
• Potential savings of over 81,000€, based on realistic process cost calculations.
  
  

These figures make it clear that Pedlar delivers a clearly measurable ROI, particularly for the procurement of individual requirements that could only be efficiently processed with great effort in classic e-procurement systems.

Pedlar in practice: That's how it works

1. Purchasing sends their ERP order to Pedlar via e-mail. Optionally, an offer can be created beforehand.
   
   
2. Pedlar will review the order and confirm it within 24 hours.
   
   
3. Pedlar processes the order and delivers the invoice and delivery note directly to the relevant addressee.
   
   

The result: clean process chains, minimal administrative burden and transparent processing without maverick buying or media breaks.

The ideal addition to e-procurement systems

Pedlar is not a competitor to established e-procurement solutions, but a complementary tool that makes indirect procurement in particular significantly more efficient. Companies not only save time and money, but also increase process quality and the ROI of their purchasing.

Interested in even more details and practical examples? Download the full white paper from Pedlar now.

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