Procurement Activities Research Articles

LIVE MRP (Material Requirements Planning) Impact on Supply Chain

Live Material Requirements Planning (Live MRP) refers to an advanced, real-time approach to managing and optimizing inventory, production, and procurement processes. Unlike traditional MRP systems that update periodically (e.g., daily, weekly), Live MRP integrates dynamic data from across the supply chain and production processes, providing instantaneous updates to material needs, production schedules, and procurement activities. This capability allows companies to respond more swiftly to market fluctuations, production disruptions, and changing customer demands, enhancing operational efficiency, reducing lead times, and improving decision-making

Corruption in public procurement: Can e-procurement and artificial intelligence make a difference in Africa?

Corruption is a challenge that hinders countries’ development. The huge spending on public procurement, particularly on capital projects, makes it highly prone to corruption. The conventional paper-based procurement process has been linked to inefficiency and corruption in procurement practices. Given the expanding role of technology in an increasingly interconnected world, many leading experts suggest that technology can be a powerful tool to reduce opportunities for corruption in public procurement. In the past three decades, the use of technology, including electronic procurement (e-procurement) and artificial intelligence (AI), in public procurement has globally gained popularity. However, currently, technology in public procurement is not widely used in the African continent. This paper's main hypothesis is that technology can have an impact on reducing corruption in public procurement in Africa, with a particular emphasis on the prospects and challenges for technology adoption in Ghana and South Africa. The paper analyzes the types of initiatives that helped technology implementation in other countries and the utility of adopting such mechanisms in the context of the subject countries under review. The study investigates the critical success factors for adopting technology in public procurement activities in Ghana and South Africa using qualitative data analysis and mixed theories. This paper aims to assist public procurement practitioners, government entities, and funding organizations in a better understanding of the technology role, including public e-procurement and AI, in their efforts to minimize the scourge of corruption in public procurement.

E-Tendering and Performance of Humanitarian United Nations Agencies and Non-Governmental Organizations in South Sudan

Purpose: Manual procurement processes are expensive in terms of human resource cost, purchasing cost, wastage due to errors of commission or omissions, cause of delays in delivery of goods, services, and works which accounts for 40% of losses due to inefficiencies, and attracts corruption in the system amongst others. The study aimed to assess the effect of e-tendering on performance of humanitarian United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations in South Sudan. Methodology: The study methodology adopted an explanatory research design of cross-sectional type for the population under study. There were over 235 National Non-governmental organizations, 150 International organizations in addition to over 15 United Nations agencies, bringing the total target population to 400 organizations. This study targeted 400 humanitarian organizations operating in South Sudan. Therefore, the sample size of 200 humanitarian organizations operating in South Sudan was selected using a stratified random sampling technique. Data was collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Reliability findings indicated that e-tendering had a Cronbach Alpha Coefficient of 0.873, and performance had 0.859. The study established that e-tendering had a positive and significant relationship with performance significant (β=0.282, P=0.000). Conclusion: The study concluded that e-tendering has a positive and significant effect on performance of humanitarian United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations. This study hence suggested that all NGOs and humanitarian agencies should ensure they adopt the use of e-tendering in their solicitation and sourcing processes in conducting procurement activities. The study cited advantages such saving time, wide coverage of markets and reaching more potential suppliers and finally save environment from printing more paper works attaining sustainable procurement practice.

Оценка эффективности закупочной деятельности предприятия

The article examines the existing methods of evaluation of procurement activity, their features and applicability. The authors identify the directions of their improvement and propose the author’s methodology for assessing the efficiency of procurement activities based on 30 indicators distributed in such blocks as finance, work with suppliers, personnel and logistics. Methodology also involves the calculation of a complex indicator, which aggregates these aspects and allows to assess the procurement activity of a particular enterprise and the effectiveness of measures to optimize it. During the course of the study the results of approbation of the methodology on the example of procurement activities of the company of the real sector of economy and recommendations for its improvement are given, illustrating the applicability of the methodology in the organization and optimization of procurement activities. In addition, it describes the experience of automating calculations according to the proposed methodology in the MS Excel program for ease of use in production conditions.

Цифровизация закупочного процесса как элемент управления медицинской организации

In modern conditions, digital technologies are penetrating into all spheres of life, and the healthcare industry is no exception. It is not individual medical services that compete in the market, but financial models. Therefore, those medical institutions that are able to quickly search, test and implement appropriate changes win. Digitalization tools and approaches help you learn to speak the language of value that is created for different target audiences, and regularly update the financial model of a medical institution. A significant stage in the activities of a public health institution is the procurement process. The purpose of the study is to identify the main aspects of building the procurement process of a public health institution through the prism of digitalization of this process within a medical institution. Materials and methods. The study includes the identification of factors that must be taken into account when forming a model of the procurement process; the stages of creating a digital model of the procurement process; the principles of implementing the procurement process project; substantiation of design decisions on information and software for the procurement process of a public health institution; the stages of developing an information system. Methods of structural, functional, information process, causal analysis and modeling are used. Results. The paper identified the main problems associated with the procurement process in medical institutions, including shortcomings in the regulatory framework, the lack of a clear distribution of responsibility between the participants in the process and the inefficiency of management decisions. To improve procurement monitoring and management, a proposal has been developed to optimize the procurement process through the use of digital technologies. Conclusions. The conducted research made it possible to identify the optimization of the procurement process in public medical institutions, which is associated with the use of a digital model of the procurement process. The scope of the results. The results of the work can be used in public medical institutions of various levels to develop and implement a system of digitalization of procurement activities within a medical organization. And also, when optimizing the procurement process in public medical institutions, when using a digital financial model of the procurement process, which has a number of beneficial advantages.

The Impact of Academic Qualifications and Professional Training on Procurement Staff Performance in Tanzania: A Case Study of Morogoro Referral Hospital

This study investigates the crucial role of academic qualifications and professional training in enhancing procurement staff performance at Morogoro Referral Hospital, focusing on their impact across various procurement activities. The study utilizes a mixed research approach and a case study research design. The target population of the study comprised of individuals who are involved in procurement activities at Morogoro Referral Hospital. The sample size was 67 respondents selected through convenience and purposive sampling techniques. Data were collected by using questionnaire and interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data is examined through thematic analysis. The study highlights the essential role of academic qualifications and professional training in boosting procurement staff performance, noting broad agreement on their benefits for foundational knowledge and critical skills such as supply chain management and negotiation. Despite varying levels of agreement on areas like supplier evaluation and risk mitigation, the overall positive impact is clear. It is recommended that organizations invest in targeted training programs to address performance gaps, particularly in risk mitigation and supplier evaluation, and ensure ongoing updates to keep staff current with regulations, technology, and best practices. This approach will enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness, supporting organizational success.

Advanced Supply Chain Management Using Adaptive Serial Cascaded Autoencoder with LSTM and Multi-Layered Perceptron Framework

Supply chain management is essential for businesses to handle uncertainties, maintain efficiency, and stay competitive. Financial risks can arise from various internal and external sources, impacting different supply chain stages. Companies that effectively manage these risks gain a deeper understanding of their procurement activities and implement strategies to mitigate financial threats. This paper explores financial risk assessment in supply chain management using advanced deep learning techniques on big data. The Adaptive Serial Cascaded Autoencoder (ASCA), combined with Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) and Multi-Layered Perceptron (MLP), is used to evaluate financial risks. A data transformation process is used to clean and prepare financial data for analysis. Additionally, Sandpiper Galactic Swarm Optimization (SGSO) is employed to optimize the deep learning model’s performance. The SGSO-ASCALSMLP-based financial risk prediction model demonstrated superior accuracy compared to traditional methods. It outperformed GRU (gated recurrent unit)-ASCALSMLP by 3.03%, MLP-ASCALSMLP by 7.22%, AE-LSTM-ASCALSMLP by 10.7%, and AE-LSTM-MLP-ASCALSMLP by 10.9% based on F1-score performance. The SGSO-ASCALSMLP model is highly efficient in predicting financial risks, outperforming conventional prediction techniques and heuristic algorithms, making it a promising approach for enhancing financial risk management in supply chain networks.

Malaysia’s Industrial Competitiveness: Overview of Malaysia’s Industrial Collaboration Programme

This study examine the role of Malaysia's Industrial Collaboration Programme (ICP) in enhancing Malaysia Industrial Competitiveness (MIC) through the technology transfer (TT) and procurement value creation (PVC). The ICP, a government initiative aimed at leveraging procurement activities, facilitates the acquisition of advanced technologies from foreign partners while prioritizing local content development. Based upon the secondary data depicted from the TDA Report to the Ministry of Finance 2023 published by Technology Depository Agency (TDA) and Policy and Guidelines on Industrial Collaboration Programme (ICP) in Government Procurement, Second Edition, this study investigates the roles of the technology transfer (TT) and procurements value chain (PVC) on Malaysia’s Industrial Competitiveness (MIC). The results demonstrate the ICP’s role in increasing the competitiveness of local industries, encouraging innovation processes, and technology acquisition through partnerships with international counterparts. The paper will present the benefits and drawbacks of ICP and depict how the program will benefit Malaysia’s vision of shifting into a regional high-tech nation. The findings emphasize the need for continuous evaluation of ICP projects to maximize long-term competitiveness and economic sustainability.

Совершенствование процесса управления государственными закупками в подразделениях системы МВД России

Estimated indicators for three years, the same period is considered when forming a plan of financial and economic activities in autonomous and budgetary institutions. The principle of efficient use of budgetary funds for procurement of goods, works and services is fundamental in the budgetary process when forming expenditures in a public institution. The authors, reflecting the efficiency of using budgetary funds in procurement activities, guided by this principle, investigate the initial maximum contract price, proposed a metho-dology for forming the lowest contract price by introducing a correction factor.

Ways to Improve the Efficiency of Control Mechanisms in the Sphere of Public Procurement

Introduction. Corrupt practices constitute permanent threats to economic security and the main obstacle to the effective satisfaction of state needs through the mechanisms of the contract system. Control, as an integral function of any management cycle, plays a special role in the sphere of public procurement, since this area is directly related to the use of budget funds. Purpose. The article investigates the main results of the effectiveness of control in the sphere of public procurement at the departmental level (within the framework of the functioning of state control and supervisory bodies), internal control of customers, as well as public control over procurement activities in Russia. Methods. The determination of the possible vectors of control mechanisms in procurement was based on scientific works in the field of legal analysis of monitoring contractual activities by the state and society. In order to assess the effectiveness of control activities, statistical information on the activities of state bodies was studied in the field of procurement using comparative and statistical methods. Results. Based on the results of the analysis of departmental control in various state bodies, we proposed to create a general information base for recording the results of control in the field of procurement. Within the framework of improving the mechanisms of intra-departmental control of customers, the need to introduce standardization mechanisms in the approaches to assessing the performance of contractual services was justified. Conclusion. The system of control in the sphere of procurement for the needs of society and the state has a wide range of opportunities for effective reduction of corruption and its prevention. At the same time, it is possible to improve the efficiency of the system by means of individual point reforms.

Collaborative relationships: a stimulus for innovation culture and participation of SMEs in public procurement

PurposeThe role of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in stimulating economic growth and innovation underscores the crucial need to understand the factors that influence their participation in public sector markets. Drawing on network theory, this research delves into the interaction effect of innovation culture and collaborative relationships on SME participation in public procurement. It assesses how collaborative relationships can serve as a vital mediator, enhancing the impact of innovation culture on SME participation in public procurement.Design/methodology/approachThe research was carried out with 248 SME suppliers in Ilala district, located in the Dar es Salaam region of Tanzania, utilizing a questionnaire survey and a stratified random sampling technique. Structural equation modeling (SEM) and the Hayes PROCESS macro were employed to analyze the data.FindingsThe study findings highlight collaborative relationships as a pivotal mediator between innovation culture and SME participation in public procurement. Although no direct link between innovation culture and SME participation in public procurement was established, the results indicate a noteworthy positive influence of innovation culture on collaborative relationships, subsequently affecting SME participation in public procurement.Practical implicationsThe research underscores the significance of promoting an innovation-driven culture to support the participation of SMEs within public procurement activities. Additionally, the research offers valuable perspectives on the role of collaborative relationships in stimulating innovation and achieving success in public procurement, guiding SME managers, policymakers and industry stakeholders in cultivating productive relationships and partnerships.Originality/valueThe research enhances both theoretical and practical insights, adding to the literature that addresses the effects of innovation culture and collaborative relationships on SME participation in public procurement. These insights can be valuable to policymakers and SME managers in designing appropriate strategies that foster an innovative culture and explore the benefits of collaborative relationships for effective participation in public procurement.

Increasing Regional Economic Growth through the Development of Minapolitan Area

Objective study This is to describe and analyze the developed minapolitan area as a center growth economy area in the Probolinggo Regency along with factors supporters and inhibitors in its implementation through studies implementation policy Regulation Regent Probolinggo number 35 of 2014 concerning the minapolitan area Development Masterplan Probolinggo Regency. Location study was done in minapolitan area located in 7 sub-districts in the Probolinggo Regency that is Subdistrict Tongas, District Sumberasih, District Dringu, District Gending, District Pajarakan, District Kraksaan, and District Paiton. Data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques using descriptive qualitative covering data collection, data reduction, data display, and data extraction conclusion/verification. Research results found 1) from aspect communication, carried out by the Service Fishery Already walk with good in the form of procurement activity socialization and training to society, 2) from aspect source power, budget used originate from the District Budget Probolinggo for operate development program support area minapolitan, 3) from aspect disposition, stakeholders take poor attitude consistent when happen change of Minister of Maritime Affairs or leader scale national which has an impact on disruption focus development area minapolitan, and 4) from aspect structure bureaucracy executor policy walk with ok, where every boat fisherman must own condition complete as sign validity boat based on electronics. Factors booster in the form of a decree of the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries as runway law implementation of the minapolitan program, resulting in commodity promising flagship. Factor inhibitors in the form of public cultivators are in trouble in getting capital and have not yet controlled modern technology. The Government, specifically the Service Fishery Probolinggo Regency, is expected to conduct ............

E-Procurement and Performance of Humanitarian United Nation Agencies and Non-Governmental Organizations in South Sudan

Manual procurement processes are expensive in terms of human resource cost, purchasing cost, wastage due to errors of commission or omissions, cause of delay in delivery of goods, services and works which accounts for 40% of losses to inefficiencies, and attracts corruption in the system amongst others. The study was guided by four objectives: To assess the role of e-tendering on performance of humanitarian United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations in South Sudan. To examine effect of e-contract management on performance of humanitarian United Nations agencies non-governmental organizations in South Sudan. To evaluate effect of e-order processing on performance of humanitarian United Nations agencies non-governmental organizations in South Sudan and to explore influence of e-supplier management on performance of humanitarian United Nations agencies non-governmental organizations in South Sudan. The study methodology adopted explanatory research design of cross-sectional type for the population under study. There were over 235 National Non-governmental organizations, 150 International organizations in addition to over 15 United Nations agencies, bringing the total target population to 400 organizations. This study targeted 400 humanitarian organizations operating in South Sudan. Therefore, the sample size of 200 humanitarian organizations operating in South Sudan were selected using stratified random sampling technique. Data was collected using structured questionnaires which was dropped and picked later or emailed. The data collected from two hundred (200) respondents was coded into statistical package of social sciences (IBM SPSS v29) data analysis tool. The researcher covered a total of 20 respondents for pilot testing. Content validity was also conducted while reliability was conducted using Cronbach alpha. The data was presented in inform of graphs, charts, bars for descriptive analysis. Reliability findings indicated that e-tendering had Cronbach Alpha Coefficient of 0.873, e-contract management had 0.852, e-order processing had 0.872, e-supplier management had 0.736, and performance had 0.859. All the variables had Cronbach Alpha Coefficients greater than 0.7 and this denoted that the questionnaire was reliable. Validity findings reported that KMO value was 0.623 which was above the recommended minimum threshold of 0.5. This statistic implies that the statements in the questionnaire were adequate. In addition, results of the Bartlett roundness test yielded a chi-square statistic of 41.373 and a p-value of 0.000<0.05. These statistics indicate that the statements were correlated and therefore suitable for further analysis. The study found that e-tendering, e-contract management, e-order processing, and e-supplier management have a positive and significant relationship with performance. The study hence concluded that e-tendering, e-contract management, e-order processing, and e-supplier management have a positive and significant effect on performance of humanitarian United Nations agencies non-governmental organizations in South Sudan. Based on these findings, the study suggested that all NGOs and humanitarian agencies should ensure they adopt the use of e-platforms in conducting activities relating to procurement. The study also recommends that the policy makers that make policies relating to humanitarian agencies and NGOs should formulate for them a policy that will enable them make use of the e-platform in conducting procurement activities without any limitations.

Hybrid financing in a dual‐channel supply chain with asymmetric demand information

AbstractThis study delves into the interaction between hybrid financing and asymmetric demand information within a dual‐channel supply chain. In this setup, the supplier directly sells to customers and also through a capital‐constrained retailer. We investigate a unique financing approach involving a blend of bank loans and supplier equity investment to support the retailer's operational (procurement and marketing) activities. Analyzing the equilibrium strategies under both symmetric and asymmetric information settings yields intriguing insights. In the case of symmetric information, we find that the retailer's equilibrium order quantity decreases with the potential market size under hybrid financing, contrary to traditional notions. When asymmetric information is present, a higher acceptance of supplier equity investment by the retailer tends to lead to order quantity distortion downward, increasing signaling costs. Furthermore, a greater proportion of supplier equity investment prompts the retailer to order more products, ultimately boosting profits for both the retailer and supplier. This suggests that supplier equity investment can enhance supply chain efficiency and alleviate the double marginalization effect.

SELECTION OF SUPPLIERS UNDER CONDITIONS OF UNCERTAINTY AS A COMPONENT OF PROCUREMENT MARKETING

The choice of suppliers of material and technical resources is one of the most important decisions in procurement marketing. Effective decisions on the selection of suppliers are the basis for creating a database of sources of supply. The aim of the study is to analyse approaches to the selection of suppliers of material and technical resources in procurement marketing and substantiate the directions of increasing its efficiency under conditions of uncertainty.In order to make a balanced selection of suppliers, the authors propose an algorithm for organising procurement activities and criteria for evaluating potential suppliers, substantiating the use of a multi-criteria approach that allows a balanced approach to the selection of a supplier. The main criteria and scale for evaluating suppliers of material resources for the SE "Arena Lviv" are determined, and the results of their expert evaluation are presented.The algorithm for organising procurement activities and the multi-criteria approach to selecting suppliers, developed by the authors, can be recommended for enterprises and organisations engaged in procurement activities.

IMPACT OF SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAIN IN GHANA'S PHARMACEUTICAL SECTOR ON UPSTREAM PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY

Purposes: In today's business landscape, success isn't solely reliant on financial goals. Adapting to the global economy is crucial for a company's viability. Stakeholders prioritize business sustainability, evident in empirical studies exploring sustainable supply chain management theories in the sector. The study aimed to assess how Sustainable Supply Chain in Ghana's Pharmaceutical Sector influences firm performance within the upstream industry. Method: The study was conducted in the accessible southern part of Ghana, known for its concentration of pharmaceutical companies. Specifically, individuals involved in procurement and supply chain activities within these companies were selected for inclusion in the study. The study used quantitative methods to explore Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM) in the upstream pharmaceutical industry. Out of 2000, 210 managers were randomly sampled, and SPSS Version 26 was employed for structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis. Results and Conclusion: The study found that there was a significant relationship between SSCM and supply chain performance (SSCMP). Besides, the study found moderation impact between Top Management Commitment (TMC) and SSCM and SSCMP respectively. Pharmaceutical companies should not solely focus on economic performance; rather, strategic efforts and policies must prioritize sustainability. Top management commitment is crucial for enhancing supply chain performance. Their dedication ensures the integration of Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM) with strategic objectives, embedding sustainability across the entire supply chain, from procurement to distribution. Research Implication: Top management should drive sustainability strategy, integrating it into operations and fostering a culture of sustainability for robust Sustainable Supply Chain Management in the pharmaceutical upstream sector. Originality/Value: the study leverages on the theoretical understanding of upper echelon theory to provide empirical evidence on the impact of top management commitments on performance of supply chain which hitherto has been scarcely deployed in recent years.

Influence of Contract Management on Purchasing Consortia at County Referral Hospitals in the Coast Region, Kenya

The Purchasing consortium has been used to describe a form of cooperation in a diversified view to pool resources and manage supply risk. Depending on the anticipated advantages, the function of a purchasing group might be expanded more or less. The objective of the study was to determine the influence of contract management on purchasing consortium. The study was done in the County Referral Hospital in the Coast Region, Kenya. Theoretically, the study was anchored on competency theory, MacNeil Relational Theory. The study used the descriptive research design in undertaking this study. The study population comprised of 212 officials drawn from across the county referral hospitals in the coastal region of Kenya. The stratified random sampling technique resulted into having a total sample size of 139 units of analysis. Data was collected by use of questionnaires, analyzed, and presented scientifically in tables and graphs. The study findings revealed that Contract Management has a significant positive on the purchasing consortium. The study recommends that government and regulatory authorities implement policies and incentives to encourage healthcare organizations to adopt a portfolio approach to procurement. Given the significant financial and operational implications of purchasing consortiums, robust regulatory mechanisms are essential to safeguard against corruption, fraud, and collusion. Regulators should establish clear guidelines, standards, and monitoring mechanisms to govern consortium formation, operation, and performance evaluation. The study also recommends that government and regulatory bodies leverage technology and data analytics to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness in the healthcare sector. Furthermore, the study recommends that hospital management adopt a strategic approach to contract management that aligns with their organizational objectives and resource constraints. While the correlation analysis revealed a weak relationship between contract management and consortium participation, it is imperative for hospitals to prioritize effective contract management practices to mitigate risks and maximize value from procurement activities.

Electronic Ordering and its Effect on Tendering Process Efficiency in Public Universities in Kenya

E-procurement, indicated as an emerging trend in procurement, promises various benefits including cost reduction, improved efficiency, and transparency. However, its uptake and effectiveness within the tendering processes of public institutions in Kenya have been limited. The purpose of the study was to analyze the adoption of electronic ordering and its effect on tendering process efficiency in public universities in Kenya. The study was grounded on the Technology Acceptance Model. The study applied a descriptive research design. The population of the study was 136 employees of thirty-four public universities in Kenya. Slovin's formula was used to determine a sample size of 102 respondents and purposive sampling was employed to select three respondents from each university targeting Heads of Procurement, Finance, and ICT departments because they are responsible for handling the University's day-to-day procurement tasks and ensuring compliance with procurement policies, will constitute the targeted population. They regularly engage with procurement systems and play a key role in managing electronic procurement matters for the University. To assess the reliability of the questionnaire, the researcher applied Cronbach's Alpha formula. Primary data was collected by a structured questionnaire employing a five-point Likert scale. Subsequently, the data was coded and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) for descriptive and inferential statistical, and the findings were presented in tables. The results indicated that electronic ordering was found to be statistically significant in predicting tender process effectiveness, with a p-value of 0.000. The study recommends that to enhance the effectiveness of electronic ordering systems, institutions should allocate resources toward training and capacity-building initiatives for individuals involved in procurement activities.

Выстраивание механизма внутренних коммуникаций участников закупочного процесса государственного учреждения здравоохранения.

The relevance of the work is determined by the need to optimize the procurement process in state medical institutions to improve the quality and efficiency of medical services provided. The subject of the study is the socio-economic interactions between participants in the procurement process, including preparation, implementation, and monitoring of procurement agreements. The purpose of the study is to identify and systematize the main problems in the field of procurement activities of public medical institutions and develop proposals for solving them based on the principles of cost-effectiveness, transparency and fairness. Materials and methods. The study includes a comprehensive analysis of current regulations governing procurement activities, as well as a study of the experience of implementing procurement procedures in medical institutions. Methods of comparative analysis, systematization and synthesis of the obtained data are used to identify key problems and challenges. Results. The work identified the main problems associated with the procurement process in medical institutions, including shortcomings in the regulatory framework, lack of a clear distribution of responsibilities between participants in the process and ineffective management decisions. Proposals were developed to optimize the procurement process, including adapting procurement models to the size and specificity of the activities of institutions, improving the documentation of the distribution of responsibilities and using digital technologies to improve the monitoring and management of procurement. Conclusions. Optimization of the procurement process in state medical institutions requires a comprehensive approach, including improving the legislative framework, enhancing interaction between structural units, and applying modern technologies to increase transparency and efficiency of procurement activities. These measures will not only help eliminate existing problems but also ensure higher quality and availability of medical services. Application of results. The results of the work can be applied in the healthcare system at the level of state medical institutions for the development and implementation of effective procurement models. They can also be used in the development of regulatory documents regulating procurement in the healthcare sector, as well as in the educational process for training specialists in procurement and logistics management in medical institutions.

Perancangan Jaringan Rantai Pasok Dan Sistem Informasi Pemasaran Pada Program Sistem Ekonomi Jaringan Usaha Koperasi Untuk Kerjasama Usaha Koperasi

Cooperatives are an opportunity for economic actors to continue to develop with business activities carried out in groups to achieve common goals among fellow cooperative members, so strategic planning in the form of a design for a Government Program, especially in the Cooperative Sector, is a form of consideration and input for developing a resource. The resources owned by cooperatives in Bandung City by providing digital trade, from the Cooperative Business Network Economic System Program, abbreviated as SEJUK, with the aim of creating business cooperation between cooperatives in Bandung City. Information collection and management carried out in the form of interviews, literature studies, design carried out using quantitative research methods, marketing information system design based on Unified Modeling Leangues (UML) and supply chain planning based on Value Stream Mapping (VSM). From the design results, it is clear that supply chain network design and marketing information systems are connected in managing cooperatives to carry out goods procurement and business promotion activities by utilizing marketing information systems to provide digital trade channels for cooperatives participating in the SEJUK Program. so that the impact given by participating in the SEJUK Program needs to be improved and enhanced in the future in providing a forum for cooperatives to carry out business collaboration through the SEJUK Program