8 Factors Impacting the Cost of Customizing Procurement Solutions


Feb 1, 2023 | Procurement tools and solutions



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Feb 1, 20233 min read


The cost to customize procurement solutions can vary greatly, depending on complexity, type of solution, vendor, number of users, level of integration, training, support, maintenance, upgradation, and need for new features/functionality. Despite high costs, customizing can align with specific needs, improve performance, and stay competitive. Organizations should evaluate potential benefits and costs before deciding to customize.


The cost to customize current procurement solutions can vary greatly depending on a number of factors, as detailed below. Despite the potential high cost, customizing procurement solutions can help organizations to better align the solution with their specific needs and requirements, improve overall performance, and stay competitive. It is important for organizations to carefully evaluate the potential benefits and costs of customizing procurement solutions before making a decision. 

  • The complexity of the customization required: The more complex the customization required, the more expensive it will be. For example, customizing a procurement solution to integrate with an organization's existing systems or databases may be more expensive than simply adding a few new features or functionalities. 
  • The type of procurement solution being customized: The cost of customizing a procurement solution can also vary depending on the type of solution being customized. For example, customizing a cloud-based procurement solution may be more expensive than customizing a software solution that is installed on-premises. 
  • The vendor or service provider providing the customization: Some vendors and service providers may charge more for their services than others, depending on their level of expertise and experience in customizing procurement solutions. 
  • The number of users: Customizing a procurement solution for a large number of users can be more expensive than customizing it for a smaller number of users. 
  • The level of integration: For example, if a high level of integration is required, the cost of customization may be higher. 
  • Training and support: Some vendors might charge extra for training and support services, which can add to the overall cost of customization. 
  • Maintenance and Upgradation: Some vendors might charge extra for maintenance and upgrade of the customized solution, which can add to the overall cost of customization. 
  • The need for a new feature or functionality: Developing a new feature or functionality from scratch can be expensive as it requires a lot of effort, time and resources. 

Despite the potential high cost of customizing procurement solutions, there are several reasons why organizations may choose to do so. One of the main reasons is that customizing a procurement solution can help organizations to better align the solution with their specific needs and requirements. For example, customizing a procurement solution to integrate with an organization's existing systems or databases can help to improve efficiency and reduce costs. 

Another reason why organizations may choose to customize procurement solutions is that it can help to improve overall performance. For example, customizing a procurement solution to include new features or functionalities can help to improve the overall user experience and make the solution more effective. 

Additionally, customizing a procurement solution can help organizations to stay competitive. For example, by customizing a procurement solution to include new and emerging technologies or trends, an organization can stay ahead of the competition and capitalize on new opportunities. 

FactWise is a cloud-based end-to-end procurement platform that allows for easy and instant customizations by the user, with little or no need for dependence on the FactWise team. Users can customize analytics and reports, easily adapt workflows on the app to match their team processes, and assign permissions as per their org structures. Built entirely for self-serve, the FactWise Source-to-Pay interface is minimal and intuitive, and the platform integrates quickly and seamlessly with other systems. FactWise is committed to generating win-win solutions for buyers and suppliers globally


About the Author

Stawan is the founder and CEO of FactWise. Before founding FactWise, Stawan was the NA TMT-Procurement Leader at McKinsey. Passionate about procurement, Stawan has 15 years’ experience in enabling clients of all sizes to achieve business impact via procurement.


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