GEP SMART

For new users, it can be challenging to navigate and understand the functionality of the tool.

Workflow approvals are based on the item type in the POs/invoices.Direct conversion of PR to PO and PO to multiple invoices.Configuring the approval workflows and building activity-based user permissions

My high rating mostly reflects my confidence in GEP as a strategic partner. There are many technology platforms that would be sufficient; there are many companies that have a good story. However, we believe GEP is the organization to be partnered with as we go forward, giving us confidence that they will be by our side as our company grows and evolves, and that the service offerings and platform will evolve with it - always with the outstanding customer service and partnership that we've come to rely on from them.

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We currently only use the spend analytics functionality of the tool but have assessed the tool for broader application functionality. We found that the usability of each module was good, the consistency of user interface design between modules could be improved. One area of strength is the ability to cut and dice the spend cube by the supplier, category, management unit, or any other selection and then drill further and further down into the data.

We have a number of different businesses and ERP systems. GEP SMART has enabled us to achieve visibility of our spending and the ability to implement consistent supply chain practices across our various businesses.

They are starting to expand in the direct procurement area and it would be good to see continued offerings in this area. The GEP supplier portal is a great way for suppliers to maintain visibility and increase efficiencies without an additional charge to the supplier. It has a high ease of use.

The access levels are extremely complex. If the data within your EPR systems is well-populated then GEP SMART is good at importing the data into their spend cubes. The connection between modules within GEP support is weak.

GEP SMART is well suited to equip procurement professionals to manage multiple RFx's at one point in time and help provide structure to the process. If an organization has an existing ERP and they want to acquire GEP SMART as a bolt-on, then integration is key. If there is any customization then it is more difficult to take advantage of the latest upgrades.

Great tool for incorporating different spend data from multiple sources.

Our organization uses the spend module within the procurement tools platform and this is especially helpful to have a centralized spend database for a large and decentralized organization. The data analyses we derive from the tool allow us to have a starting point for collaborating on sourcing projects.