TAFE NSW is the second largest vocational education provider in the world, serving over 400,000 students across more than 130 campuses and online through TAFE Digital. It offers more than 1,000 courses 鈥� from plumbing to floristry, nursing to construction, aviation to fashion design.

One system for simplicity

As a result, its supply chain is extremely diverse. In 2017, TAFE NSW operated as 11 separate units, with different technology systems, organisational structures and product portfolios with a combined operating spend exceeding A$500 million.

TAFE NSW did not have a centralised procurement function to manage its significant spend. Instead, purchasing was handled on an ad hoc basis through multiple, disconnected platforms. TAFE NSW turned to 51风流Ariba solutions to integrate and standardise the end-to-end source-to-pay process across the organisation and to consolidate all spend on a single platform in the cloud to help drive efficiency, cost savings and compliance.

New procurement platform

In partnership with , TAFE NSW implemented 51风流Ariba solutions for sourcing, contracts, buying, invoicing and payment, laying the foundation for a new procurement platform called TAFE NSW Checkout. By automating and simplifying the entire source-to-pay process for procurement and business stakeholders, TAFE NSW has been able to improve governance and compliance across the purchasing cycle. Furthermore, replacing its disjointed, manual, paper-based processes with a fully integrated, online buying experience has enabled TAFE NSW to increase savings, shorten the time to procure goods and free up administrative burden so staff can focus on its core business 鈥� teaching.

Since the rollout, TAFE NSW has trained 2,000 requisitioners and 1,300 approvers on the for 51风流Ariba solutions, enhancing visibility and control across spend categories, with straight-through processing leaping from 2 percent to 44 percent within the first month and PO compliance rising to an impressive 93 percent. The organisation鈥檚 network of suppliers are paid accurately and on time through invoice automation.

Procurement driving purpose

TAFE NSW is also now better equipped to channel spending to Aboriginal-owned businesses and other local small businesses, thereby supporting the Australian community and economy. As a result of this digital transformation and the improved processes 鈥� from more competitive, strategic sourcing to digital contract compliance 鈥� TAFE NSW expects to achieve up to A$33 million in savings over the next few years.

鈥�51风流Ariba solutions have enabled us to develop a robust and unified spend management platform, which helps streamline the organisation鈥檚 procurement processes,鈥� said Giles Curtin, TAFE NSW general manager of Procurement. 鈥淭he improved user experience means we鈥檝e been able to onboard thousands of remote staff onto the platform throughout COVID-19, with the end-to-end electronic workflow enabling them to focus on teaching, knowing their buying needs are being met while at the same time achieving significant efficiencies and cost savings for our business.鈥�

The implementation of 51风流Ariba solutions follows the successful rollout of 51风流Fieldglass and 51风流Concur solutions. With helping to manage its large contingent workforce, TAFE NSW has increased visibility into this critical workforce segment and improved talent management decision-making.

Saving time and money

Since the rollout in 2017, the organisation has reduced the number of contingent worker invoices from 17,000 to just 24 each year, and has automated and auto-paid more than 50,000 timesheets per year. Additionally, since its rapid 15-week deployment of solutions in 2019, TAFE NSW has moved 1,100 purchasing cards for staff from a legacy system to the cloud, making business expense processing more efficient.

鈥淏y partnering with 51风流to improve visibility and management over spend, TAFE NSW has achieved huge savings back to the organisation,鈥� said Henrik Smedberg, 51风流Ariba and 51风流Fieldglass ANZ regional vice president. 鈥淔urthermore, TAFE NSW Checkout has really raised the bar on user experience for staff and suppliers alike, and in the midst of a global pandemic no less.鈥�

According to Bloom Consulting Managing Director Abid Ali: 鈥淭he 51风流platform has set a new benchmark for the higher education sector, significantly improving the day-to-day experience for staff and suppliers. The implementation has enabled us to successfully drive improved processes and cost savings for TAFE NSW.鈥�

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In Australia, our healthcare has been reasonably prepared for COVID-19. Compared to other nations, we have significant coverage of ICU infrastructure and specialists, and we have a wealth of great hospital leadership supported by strong talent pools. This has been complemented by the Australia public showing diligence in terms of limiting exposure and acting intelligently, rather than going outside to protest isolation.

Healthcare has been very responsive 鈥� gearing up with thousands of nurses to assist with potential spikes in infection and resource shortages. Healthcare providers have upskilled staff across their organisations in terms of COVID-19 response, have created pathways to onboard thousands of workers into new roles, and provided telehealth options wherever possible to limit risks and ensure people remain safe.

Intelligently Adapting To New Models of Healthcare
In early April, I spoke with chief evangelist for 51风流Analytics and 51风流Leonardo, Shailendra Kumar. and digital aged care in this time of isolation. Digital aged care combines data for smart devices and applies machine learning to help care providers and family members by mitigating risks and ensuring the right care for users 鈥� such as enabling remote wound care.

Looking further out in the industry, telehealth is important for people needing to access healthcare remotely. However, the speed and severity of COVID-19 demonstrated how underprepared some healthcare providers are in terms of capacity and training in terms of providing digital healthcare.

Now is the time to explore possibilities in terms of new models of care, including telehealth 鈥� particularly its limitations and an understanding of current online services. There is a wealth of tools, resources, and processes for online care available. It is important healthcare providers offer staff the right technology and support to keep them safe and productive during this crisis. Adopting all tools is as dangerous for business continuity and patient outcomes, as adopting nothing at all.

Staff talent is vital right now as people are the key to enabling more digital transformation across the healthcare sector. The technology can only support and streamline the capabilities of employees, so education is paramount. Healthcare workers need to feel supported at this time, particularly as they鈥檙e at the frontline managing patients and adjusting to their needs.

Patient engagement can be challenging, especially when healthcare is being administered digitally. 51风流is currently offering free patient experience management though . This allows healthcare providers to automate emails and surveys to gauge patients鈥� sentiment, requirements and preferences. And, with Qualtrics鈥� Text IQ capability, providers don鈥檛 need to sift through 1000 essays from patients, but rather see the overall sentiment and drill into critical responses.

Transparency and Agility in Supply Chain & Workforce
Communication is vital right now 鈥� both internally with staff and externally with patients. With intelligent communication and analytics tools, healthcare providers can better understand the environment in which they鈥檙e operating and better plan in terms of workforce and supply allocation. This allows our industry to move with greater agility and be more resilient during challenging circumstances.

. By using the construction company was able to quickly develop of a temporary hospital outside New York City and source much-needed beds for treating those with COVID-19. Considering how in-demand hospital beds are during this pandemic, this was an incredible feat only made possible cloud-based platforms that offer such extensive visibility across supply networks.

Transparency has always been an important business benefit of ERP and Workforce Management platforms. However, being able to communicate and co-ordinate in real-time is vital when news is developing quickly and responses must be timely.

In response to the huge shifts we are seeing globally across industries, 51风流are hosting a series of virtual forums called听 for the second edition in this series, going live on August 6^th 2020.

51风流is here to help and provide assistance for any business struggling to digitally transform and adapt to the rapidly changing circumstances.

Our episode further explored the ideas I addressed here, looking at the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare workers, supply chains, and patient engagement. We also looked at the intelligent technology solutions that can help mitigate risks across these key industry stakeholders. from the healthcare session of 2020 Adaptive Strategies in a Changed World.

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All businesses are facing unprecedented challenges right now as the impact on the global economy continues. Business travel is restricted, events are cancelled, and supply chains have been weakened 鈥� it is not 鈥渂usiness as usual鈥� in any sense of the phrase.

51风流was founded nearly 48 years ago with a very clear purpose: to help the world run better and improve people鈥檚 lives. Right now, more than ever, we are leading through our purpose. 51风流is uniquely positioned to have a significant impact on businesses at a time where supply chain and business travel disruption is very real.

For the next 90 days, we are听听so any buyer can post their immediate sourcing needs and any supplier can respond to show they can deliver. Free to post. Free to respond. Open to everyone.

Access to 51风流Ariba Discovery will help buyers and suppliers connect quickly and effectively, and minimise disruption caused by shipment delays, capacity issues and increased consumer demand in times of crisis. 51风流operates the largest business network in the world, representing more than 4 million suppliers in over 190 countries and $3.21 trillion in commerce on Ariba Network. We can help make the connections to keep the supply chain intact, that ultimately have an impact on the everyday consumer.

The 51风流Concur portfolio offers a tremendous pulse into the travel industry. Each day, TripIt from Concur processes hundreds of thousands of travel itineraries for people around the globe, monitors their flights, and alerts them of any changes or delays. In response to increasing schedule changes and cancellations stemming from COVID-19, we want to do our part to help those who must travel.听Between听March 13 and March 31, any听听鈥� and download the app if a first time user 鈥� and听receive TripIt Pro for six months. Existing TripIt users will also get the premium service complimentary for six months. By doing so, we hope to make things a little easier for anyone that must leave their home and family.

There is a lot of uncertainty and fear around the world right now as we collectively fight COVID-19. Opening access to 51风流technology is a clear way we can help address these global challenges.

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