Article · Technik + Einkauf · Sep 2025

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How KWS transformed IT services sourcing with apadua

The article in Technik + Einkauf (04/2025) shows how KWS brought procurement and IT together around shared requirements, comparable proposals and common evaluation criteria for complex IT projects.

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Key message

A shared sourcing process turns procurement and IT from separate silos into partners in better project decisions.

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What to expect

  1. 01

    A shared workspace

    For a global SAP S/4HANA implementation, KWS used common templates, evaluation criteria and communication channels to align procurement and IT.

  2. 02

    Comparable proposals

    Harmonising roles, day rates and proposal formats created a stronger basis for benchmarking and negotiations.

  3. 03

    A broader provider shortlist

    Structured supplier search helped KWS identify qualified providers outside its established network.

  4. 04

    Collaboration beyond the tool

    Transparent decisions and reusable project knowledge build trust, support compliance and help teams learn across projects. Technology alone cannot create collaboration.

About the author

As Product Manager at apadua, I work on turning data and technology into practical support for procurement teams. In this article, I explore how shared sourcing brings procurement and IT together.

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