Development of a model-based methodology for logistic and monetary evaluation and procurement design

Against the background of the high share of material consumption in the gross production value of up to 50 % and the current economic situation with increasing competitive and cost pressure, the economic structure of procurement is becoming increasingly important.

The aim of the research project is to develop a model-based methodology for the logistic and monetary evaluation and design of procurement. The methodology comprises the steps of actual situation analysis, selection and bundling of measures (scenario formation) and model-based evaluation of the scenarios. The as-is analysis should be carried out on the basis of fewer key figures and driver parameters. This analysis forms the starting point of the scenario formation for estimating potential. The necessary modeling of the interdependencies between the driver quantities and key figures influenced by the scenarios (measures) forms a core of the research project. To increase the applicability, the methodology is implemented in a decision support system that can be adapted with little effort. 

With the help of this methodology, companies are enabled to analyse their procurement processes in a short period of time, to identify potentials and to derive measures to increase them.