What is the SRM system? How do I apply the SRM system?

In order to improve the management level 、 Realize resource sharing within the enterprise , Many enterprises have introduced management systems . The most commonly used management system in enterprises is enterprise resource management ERP System 、 Office automation OA System 、 Human resource management HR Systems and customer relationship management CRM System . In recent years SRM The system has gradually entered the vision of the enterprise ,SRM What is the system ？ Today I'd like to introduce you to .

SRM What is the system ？

SRM The full English name is Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier relationship management . There's another one SCM（Supplier Chain Management） Supply chain management system , Actually SRM The system is the same as SCM The system doesn't make much difference , But in recent years, it is more popular to call SRM System .

SCM In addition to the internal supply chain purchasing department of the enterprise 、 In addition to the users of warehousing department and finance department , There are also a large number of suppliers and users , Before, because of low network speed , Deploy SCM The system needs to apply for expensive dedicated broadband , But also configure high-performance local servers 、 High end routers, firewalls and other hardware equipment , Professional software shall be provided accordingly 、 Hardware IT Team operation and maintenance , The cost is so high that only a few leading enterprises can introduce SCM System .

In recent years, , With the gradual popularization of the Internet , The Internet speed is getting faster and faster , The cost is getting lower and lower . In addition, the server price is much lower than before , At the same time, cloud servers are becoming more and more popular ,SRM The introduction cost of the system is also greatly reduced , For some reasons SRM The system begins to enter more and more enterprises .

SRM The system platform is mainly used for efficient collaboration with suppliers , Its main functions are ： Supplier life cycle management 、 Sourcing management 、 Bidding 、 Sample management 、 Purchase demand allocation 、 Order collaboration 、 Delivery collaboration 、 Quality synergy 、 Financial collaboration, etc .

Implement supplier management SRM The system can realize the visual management of purchasing , Significantly improve the efficiency of communication and collaboration between purchasers and suppliers , Shorten reconciliation time , Reduce the cost of purchasing , Standardize the procurement process and prevent procurement risks , So as to realize enterprise digital procurement .

How to apply SRM System ？

Many enterprises realize the importance of the relationship with suppliers , Will take measures to strengthen supply chain management , The most typical example is the enterprise privatization deployment SCM Supply chain system . Actually , Privatized enterprise deployment SCM The supply chain system has great drawbacks , It's no exaggeration to say “ Privatized enterprise deployment SCM Supply chain system is an isolated island on the Internet ”. Why? ？

Although the enterprise has implemented a privatized supply chain collaboration system , It realizes the order collaboration between self-centered and supplier transaction process , But it also appears that potential new customers can't see 、 Potential new suppliers cannot see or fully demonstrate their abilities and needs to unfamiliar users in time . There will be a series of challenges , Include ： How to find a new supplier ？ How to reduce the purchase cost ？ How to find new customers ？ How to improve the popularity of the enterprise .

thus , What enterprises need is an open Internet supply chain platform , For example, the domestic Jingji supply chain is a good choice ： Enterprises not only connect with suppliers 、 Customer , Improve transaction efficiency and reduce costs , And find new customers 、 New supplier , Fully demonstrate enterprise capability requirements in real time , And form a transaction , Closed loop achieves high efficiency 、 timely 、 Low cost closed-loop supply channels .

in summary ,SRM The system is for enterprises and suppliers to maximize the interests of both sides , An enterprise's system for managing suppliers at all stages ,, It can bring ： Improve procurement strategy 、 Shorten cycle time 、 Reduce the business value of process costs and unit prices .