What are the disadvantages of e procurement?

eProcurement can yield various benefits if leveraged effectively and in support of a good process. Applying any technology to a bad process can yield devastating consequences. Poor eProcurement Deployments have cost companies billions of dollars over the last decade.

Poor eProcurement Deployments can result in the following Unintended Consequences:

1. Over reliance on technology and the disabling of due diligence. This often leads to devastating shortages, delays, and supply chain disruptions.
2. Lack of buy in and resistance to change from employees. This often leads to circumvention of eProcurement Systems, loss of process control, back door buying, and theft.
3. Increased Complexity. Often eProcurement Solutions add complexity and cost, usually because due diligence is taken to understand user requirements.
4. Poor Integration with existing systems. This is a big one, and a popular reason for circumvention
5. Cost, Cost, Cost. Very often, if the above factors are present in a procurement environment, the result will be a staggering loss of money and competitive advantage.