Supplier management is mobile -- survey findings
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A survey of procurement professionals found that nearly half spend at least one day per week away from the office on business trips. Close to a quarter spend over half their time each month on the road. Additionally, about a third indicated they spend at least half their time on their smartphones even when in the office due to busy schedules. Over two-thirds of respondents actively communicate with suppliers using their smartphones and nearly three-quarters are already smartphone users. The findings suggest that mobile access to up-to-date supplier information has become the new expectation for procurement professionals.
Supplier management is mobile -- survey findings
- 1. CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY This material is confidential and proprietary to D&B and/or third parties and may not be reproduced, published or disclosed to others. Supplier Management is 24-7 Procurement Professionals Smartphone Survey Findings
- 2. Procurement pros spend much time away from the office 5 days a month: 43% 11-15+ days: 22% Nearly a quarter spend more than half their time on the road Close to half are on the road at least one day a week
- 3. In the office does not always mean having computer access Spend at least 1/2 their time on smartphones: 29% Approximately one third spend at least half their time on smartphones due to busy meeting schedules
- 4. Most already use smartphones Over two-thirds actively communicate with suppliers using their smartphones Nearly three-quarters are smartphone users already Communicate with suppliers via smartphones: 68% Smartphone users: 74%
- 5. Mobile access: the new expectation What are you missing when youre not at your desk? Smartphones are widely and actively used. More than ever, access to up-to- the-minute information is expected. Be equipped to address supplier changes when they hit your radar. Visit at www.dnb.com/SupplierRiskManagement, email at supplymanagement@dnb.com or contact your D&B representative