Graphite’s Modern Procurement Solutions

Graphite Connect is changing the game for procurement professionals by offering a modern, intuitive solution that leverages AI, automation, and social network-like connectivity to streamline supplier management processes. From onboarding to ongoing risk assessments, Graphite delivers a comprehensive platform that meets businesses where they are and scales as they grow.

The Key Benefits of Graphite’s Approach

1. Speed to Value Graphite allows procurement teams to onboard suppliers quickly and effectively, reducing the time spent on manual, tedious tasks. By leveraging a social network-style structure, suppliers can fill out their information once, and only unique data for specific clients needs to be added. This not only increases speed but also improves accuracy.
2. Configurability and Scalability Whether you’re a small procurement team or a large enterprise, Graphite offers flexibility to scale with your business. The solution can start with basic functionalities and grow into more complex processes as your procurement needs evolve. It’s highly configurable, allowing users to refine processes based on their unique requirements.
3. Modern UI and Seamless Integration Graphite offers a user-friendly interface that is intuitive and straightforward, making it easy to navigate supplier information and integrate workflows into your organization’s systems. Whether you’re connecting Graphite with your ERP, CLM, or other tools, the system adapts to your needs without forcing you into a rigid structure.

Client Success: Transforming Supplier Management for Casey’s Stores

Casey’s, a chain of stores in the Midwest, saw a massive reduction in supplier management workload after implementing Graphite. By automating processes, Casey’s reduced time spent managing supplier data from what four full-time employees handled down to just 15 hours a week. This significant time saving allowed the team to focus on higher-value tasks, demonstrating how Graphite can bring efficiency to even the most complex procurement environments.

Graphite’s Roadmap for the Future

Graphite’s network is expanding rapidly, growing by about 10% per month. As the network grows, so do the opportunities for new and innovative features. One area of excitement is the integration of AI into the platform. With support from Google, Graphite is developing AI-powered tools to automate tasks like contract metadata extraction and risk screening. This AI integration will further reduce the time procurement teams spend on manual tasks, allowing them to focus on strategic decision-making.