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ServiceNow Module(s)

Sourcing and Procurement Operations (SPO)

Northcraft Analytics

ROI Estimator & Performance Dashboard

Phase 2 optimizes category management and sourcing strategies by leveraging ServiceNow’s Source-to-Pay playbooks and Northcraft Analytics ROI Performance Dashboards.

ServiceNow’s Sourcing and Procurement Operations (SPO) module categorizes goods and services using the UNSPSC framework, allowing procurement teams to analyze spend, manage suppliers, and optimize procurement categories.

By integrating ROI dashboards and intelligent strategy guidance, organizations achieves long-term savings, improved supplier collaboration, and enhanced procurement efficiency.

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By leveraging centralized data and streamlined procurement processes, companies can identify cost-saving opportunities, eliminate redundancies, and achieve up to a 15% reduction in procurement costs. This directly enhances the bottom line and frees up resources for other strategic initiatives.

Improved visibility into supplier activities allows organizations to ensure higher quality, reliability, and service levels. With a reported 20% improvement in supplier performance metrics, businesses can build stronger, more productive partnerships, leading to better overall outcomes and reduced risks associated with supplier failures.

Increased operational efficiency means that procurement teams can complete tasks faster and with fewer errors. Significant time savings through process automation allow organizations to focus on strategic activities rather than administrative duties, enhancing overall productivity and responsiveness.

By systematically identifying and addressing risks related to different procurement categories, organizations ensure business continuity and compliance with regulatory standards. Effective risk management safeguards the company against disruptions, financial losses, and reputational damage, thereby maintaining stable and reliable operations.

Ensuring that procurement supports and enhances overall business strategies leads to cohesive and unified efforts across departments. This strategic alignment not only drives business success but also ensures that procurement activities contribute meaningfully to long-term goals, fostering sustainable growth and competitive advantage.

ODS: Your Trusted Guide to Procurement Optimization

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"By implementing ServiceNow’s SPO and adding Northcraft's BI dashboards, we saved $500,000 in just 6 months."

Kathy D, VP of Procurement

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Frequently Asked Questions

The implementation process usually takes between 3 to 6 months. The duration depends on the complexity of your environment, the speed at which decisions are made, and the efficiency of information provision.

Yes, We have years of experience seamlessly integrating with most major PO and ERP systems to ensure data consistency and collaboration.

Our ServiceNow solutions are designed to deliver rapid results. We’ll work closely with you to set realistic timelines and milestones, ensuring you see tangible improvements as soon as possible.  While some benefits, such as improved visibility and reduced manual effort, can be seen almost immediately after implementation, others, like cost savings and operational efficiency, become more apparent within a few weeks to months. 

We offer ongoing support, including training, system updates, and optimization services to adapt to your evolving needs.

Ready to transform your procurement operations?

Outcome Driven Solutions (ODS) is your trusted guide on the journey to procurement excellence.

Our tailored strategies and enhancements to ServiceNow solutions ensure that each phase of your transformation delivers measurable results.

Please use the calendar on the right to pick a date and time convenient for your team. 

TESTIMONIALS

What Clients Say About Us

  • 200% Return on Investment
Disconnected visibility prevented us from taking advantage of volume purchase opportunities. Our team was also wasting 20% of their time on unfunded requests. On top of that, we were paying maintenance on expired infrastructure. We identified savings in the first 12 months that provided us with over 200% Return on Investment!
  • Reduced Efforts by 80%
We no longer blindly overspend our budgets because we have current information at our fingertips; we know what was approved, what has been committed, and our actual spend. After having the solution in place, our tracking efforts have been reduced by over 80%. In total, we've recovered the equivalent of 3 FTEs.
  • Doubled Team Productivity
We have a self-service portal so our consumers can view current status on-demand and make requests with real-time updates.
The level of trust between IT and the rest of the University increased overnight. Doubling the productivity of our teams while making our consumers happier made this a no-brainer.
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