Advanced Analytics and Data Management in the Procurement Function: An Aviation Industry Case Study
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Materials and Methods
3. Relevant Literature and Provisional Conceptual Framework
3.1. Digitalisation and Data Analytics
3.2. Procurement
3.3. Relevant Models and Frameworks
3.4. Provisional Conceptual Framework
4. Results and Discussion
4.1. RQ1. How Are SPA Being Used, Focusing on the Type of Applications Deployed and Their Operational Implications?
4.2. RQ2. Can a New Maturity Model Be Developed and Validated to Assess the Deployment of SPA in the Aviation Industry?
5. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Data Availability Statement
Conflicts of Interest
Appendix A. Maturity Model Stage Descriptions by Technology Dimension
Appendix A.1. Technology Dimension
Appendix A.2. Process Dimension
Appendix A.3. People Dimension
Appendix A.4. Structure Dimension
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Code | Procurement Commodity | Role | Strategic Procurement Experience (Years) |
---|---|---|---|
R01 | Strategy and Processes (Procurement Governance) | Project manager | 12 |
R02 | Material and Parts | MFT leader | 25 |
R03 | Equipment and Systems | Vice president | 30 |
R04 | Equipment and Systems | Project manager | 5 |
R05 | Aerostructure | Lead buyer | 10 |
R06 | Cabin and Cargo | Executive assistant | 2.5 |
R07 | Aerostructure | Vice president | 16 |
R08 | Material and Parts | Vice president | 2 |
R09 | Equipment and Systems | Sub-commodity leader | 12 |
R10 | Material and Parts | Buyer | 5 |
R11 | Cabin and Cargo | Commodity leader | 8 |
R12 | Aerostructure | Buyer | 8 |
R13 | Aerostructure | Sub-commodity leader | 8 |
R14 | Aerostructure | Project support | 16 |
R15 | Cabin and Cargo | Project manager | 7 |
R0 1 | R0 2 | R0 3 | R0 4 | R0 5 | R0 6 | R0 7 | R0 8 | R0 9 | R1 0 | R1 1 | R1 2 | R1 3 | R1 4 | R1 5 | AV | Max | Min | Range | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Technology | 2.4 | 0.9 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2.1 | 1.79 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 2.1 |
Process | 2.4 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 3.0 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 1.80 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 |
People | 2.5 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 2.04 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 1.9 |
Stucture | 2.0 | 1.1 | n/a | 2.1 | 1.4 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 1.89 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 1.5 |
No. | Statement | SA | A | N | D | SD |
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1. | Overall, the model supports the realistic assessment of the current level of digital maturity in strategic procurement. | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||
2. | The four dimensions of maturity (technology–process–people–structure) are appropriate for the model and allow for a comprehensive assessment of the level of maturity. | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||
3. | The descriptors for the four stages of maturity in the model are appropriate, balanced, and allow for a realistic assessment of the different dimensions of change. | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||
4. | The model can be used in practice as a guide to progress the deployment of advanced analytics in strategic procurement. | 2 | 3 | 1 | ||
5. | The model supports the development of data-driven decision making. | 2 | 3 | 1 | ||
6. | The model, if used effectively, can trigger and support an improvement in data quality. | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
7. | The model can be used periodically to assess the level of digital maturity and act as the basis for action planning in the different change dimensions. | 3 | 2 | 1 |
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Chicago/Turabian StyleAltundag, Andrea, and Martin Wynn. 2024. "Advanced Analytics and Data Management in the Procurement Function: An Aviation Industry Case Study" Electronics 13, no. 8: 1554. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13081554