Optimization

ENHANCING EFFICIENCY, MAXIMIZING VALUE

OUR PROCESS

We refine and enhance your procurement processes and systems to maximize efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver greater value.

Performance Assessment

We evaluate your current procurement workflows, technologies, and performance metrics and compare them to industry standards. We identify gaps and opportunities to enhance efficiency and value through stakeholder consultations.

Strategic Planning for Optimization

Using insights from the assessment, we develop a tailored strategy with clear, measurable goals. This includes redesigning processes to eliminate redundancies, integrating advanced technologies, and setting a roadmap for sustainable improvement.

Implementation of Optimization Initiatives

Our team works closely with yours to execute the strategy. This includes detailed action plans, change management practices, and integrating new technologies to achieve measurable results and drive efficiency.

Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

We establish mechanisms to track performance, gather ongoing feedback, and proactively refine processes based on data insights, ensuring sustained improvements and long-term success.

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Outcomes we create

Success Built Together

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“Working with Groves was transformative for our procurement operations. Their expertise in JAGGAER enabled us to optimize our processes and achieve greater efficiency.”

– Tara Mistretta, Point32 Health

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“The feedback from end users has been overwhelmingly positive. It’s now very much like an Amazon-type experience—easy to use, fast, and efficient.”

– Janice Dylla, Baylor College of Medicine

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“Key performance indicators like contract cycle time have improved drastically, allowing us to manage contracts quickly and efficiently while reducing bottlenecks.”

– Allysa Robinson, Business Systems Analyst, UNCG

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OPTIMIZATION FAQS

Optimization in procurement involves improving systems, processes, and workflows to achieve maximum efficiency, cost savings, and better supplier management. It ensures that procurement activities are streamlined, data-driven, and aligned with business goals.

Key areas include:

  • Technology integration: Ensuring seamless data flow with other systems (e.g., ERP, finance).
  • Procurement processes: Streamlining requisition, approval, and order workflows.
  • Supplier management: Enhancing supplier performance tracking and collaboration.
  • Spend management: Improving visibility and implementing strategic sourcing.
  • Contract management: Optimizing creation, monitoring, and enforcement.

We conduct assessments, implement tailored process improvements, provide data-driven insights, support change management and training, and develop roadmaps aligned with your strategic objectives.

Signs include:

  • Slow procurement cycles and lengthy approval times.
  • Manual, time-consuming processes reliant on spreadsheets.
  • Limited visibility into procurement data like spend reports.
  • Frequent errors in purchase orders, contracts, or invoices.
  • Supplier performance issues or compliance failures.

Challenges may include:

  • Supplier engagement: Collaborating with vendors to enhance performance.
  • Technology costs: High initial investments in new tools.
  • Change management: Training staff to adopt new systems.
  • Data integration: Ensuring smooth system interoperability.

Timelines vary:

  • Simple optimizations, like automating workflows, may take 3–5 weeks.
  • Complex projects, such as system integration, can take 12–16 weeks.

Risks include:

  • Higher operational costs due to inefficiencies and maverick spending.
  • Supplier delays, quality issues, or missed savings opportunities.
  • Compliance risks from inadequate tracking of contracts and regulations.
  • Competitive disadvantage from outdated procurement practices.

Yes, process improvements can deliver results without new software. Streamlining workflows and enhancing supplier collaboration can start optimization efforts. However, long-term improvements often require technology investments for automation and data analysis.

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