Table 2

Utilization of procurement tools and platforms in companies (% share of respondent companies at different levels based on a 1–5 scale)

Purchasing and supply managements tools12345MeanSD
The organization has ERP or purchase order system for purchase orders and reporting6.14.85.416.367.34.341.16
IT systems are integrated with suppliers systems for business document transfers (EDI)28.621.822.421.85.42.541.26
Purchase contracts are available and terms easily verifiable in contract management system10.925.932.721.88.92.921.12
The organization’s spend (value of purchases) can be reported and analyzed with a reporting tool1.48.216.331.343.04.061.02
Procurement uses an electronic tendering systems for RFx:s36.720.419.117.06.82.361.31
The organization uses Supplier relationship management (SRM) information systems34.022.419.119.04.82.401.28
The organization uses product data management systems8.920.417.732.021.03.361.28
The organization uses real-time supply chain risk management tool for risk identification and anticipation32.039.521.74.82.02.040.95

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