“Efficiency is critical . We don ’ t want to invest in anything that
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makes life less efficient ”
— Colum Colbert , Head of Procurement Services at Paddy Power Betfair
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IT security and value-add risks in buying . By using the Oracle cloud technology , with the help of developer Namos Solutions , the betting business is transitioning from a manual to a more automated process . Paddy Power Betfair are also implementing Market Dojo ’ s eRFx tool to streamline tendering . “ Efficiency is critical . We don ’ t want to invest in anything that makes life less efficient ,” says Colbert . “ I hope that this technology and automation development makes it easier and becomes an enabler for people to engage in procurement activity .”
This concept of partnership with suppliers has been key to PPB ’ s systems strategy to date . “ Many suppliers may claim to be ‘ partners ’ of their customers . However , this may often be a mere cliché or lip-service ”, Colbert states . “ On our procurement systems journey , our providers truly have been good to us and for us . I have been astounded by their flexibility and customer service ethic ”, adds Colbert . “ For example ,
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