Advanced Business Solutions procurement software plays part in Aer Lingus’s double award success

ENGLAND, UK: Advanced Business Solutions (Advanced) customer, Aer Lingus, has won two awards in The National Procurement Awards 2013 (Ireland) for iBuy, a web-based procurement portal which has been developed using e5 procurement and reporting software from Advanced.

Aer Lingus was presented with the Overall Excellence in Procurement and Best Use of Technology Awards for its iBuy solution on December 4 at The Doubletree Hilton in Dublin.

iBuy, which was selected from eight finalists, was developed by Aer Lingus' procurement team working in partnership with Advanced's financial management software consultants. The judging panel selected Aer Lingus for demonstrating best practice and project management excellence.

iBuy is now the recognised first port of call for all buying activity and has been embraced by end-users throughout the company. The solution is fully integrated into the Airlines's everyday procurement process with approximately 150 buyers and receivers throughout multiple departments and physical locations.

Since implementing the solution, the airline has achieved a more streamlined internal procurement process. Improved visibility of all direct expenditure has allowed the company to identify and pursue cost savings and to date, the airline has calculated that iBuy has delivered benefits worth millions.