If you think about it, IT hardware procurement is like herding many cats. From handling long spreadsheets to supplier selection, endless coordination is required. And if your team is scattered worldwide, you’ll face time zone challenges, communication gaps, and possibly missed deadlines.
In short, it’s a logistical nightmare. However, automation can streamline your processes, reduce errors, and save valuable time.
Surveys say 3 out of 4 IT teams faced vendor issues for getting company hardware, especially since the pandemic.
That is why IT hardware procurement automation is essential—you can reduce vendor tantrums and delivery time while closing tabs on those lengthy spreadsheets.
Let’s look at how traditional procurement works and how automation solves many problems.