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By mapping each step, you can identify bottlenecks, clarify roles, reduce duplication, and uncover areas that are ideal for automation or process updates.  \nStep-By-Step Instructions  \n• Print or open the blank template (flowchart format recommended) .  \n• List the stages of your procurement process in the left-hand column (example stages below) .  \n• Map the actions, responsible roles, and tools used in each step.  \n• Highlight the pain points with color-coding or icons. For example:  \n− Red = frequent delays or challenges  \n− Yellow = partially automated or inconsistently followed − Green = efficient and standardized, no changes needed  \n• Mark automation opportunities with another color or icon.  \n• Discuss findings with cross-functional teams to build consensus on where improvements are needed and how to make them.  \nTarget Outcome Once complete, this map will help your team visualize inefficiencies, identify inconsistent or  \nmanual steps, spot areas for digital transformation, and establish a baseline for workflow redesign.  \nStage  \nTypical Activities  \nTeam/Stakeholders  \nTools Used  \nStatus  \nNotes  \n\n| Requisition | Department submits purchase request | Requesting department | Email, PDF form, Google form | | Often incomplete,\u003Cbr>requires back-and-forth |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Approval Routing | Budget and compliance approvals | Finance, Procurement | Paper form, email | | Delays due to unclear\u003Cbr>routing |\n| Solicitation Creation | Drafting RFP/RFQ | Procurement | Word, Google Doc | | Frequently started from scratch or copy-paste from an old RFP |\n| Solicitation Review | Internal review before release | Legal, Finance | Email, shared drive |  | Inconsistent version control |\n| Solicitation Release | Publication to vendors | Procurement | Email, newspaper, website |  | Not always tracked, not\u003Cbr>always seen |\n| Vendor Q&A | Vendors submit questions | Vendors, Procurement | Email |  | No audit trail, emails\u003Cbr>not received |\n| Bid Submission | Vendors respond to solicitation | Vendors | Mail, email, In\u003Cbr>person delivery |  | Risk of lost, incomplete, late submissions |\n| Evaluation | Evaluation team scores bid | Evaluation committee | Excel, paper |  | Needs better tracking |\n| Award Decision | Notify winner and finalize documents | Procurement, Legal | Email |  | Manual score\u003Cbr>aggregation, broken |\n| Contract Execution | Signed and filed | Legal, Finance | Shared drive |  | Files stored inconsistently, expired certifications |","cbCain5qRHJqvkUj","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCain5qRHJqvkUj","pdf",140755,9,"English","# Step-By-Step Instructions\n## Stage Mapping\n## Target Outcome\n# Procurement Stages (Examples)\n## Requisition to Contract Execution","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the procurement workflow mapping template?\",\"answer\":\"It visually documents the current procurement workflow from requisition to award or contract execution. 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