The Pitfalls of Procurement

In today’s fast-paced digital world, time is of the essence. Traditional RFP processes, while thorough, can often lead to delays and overcomplicated projects due to the involvement of multiple stakeholders, each with their own requirements and expectations. These lengthy procurement cycles can bog down your timeline, delaying the launch of critical digital projects like your website. Instead of spending months on procurement, many brands are now choosing prebuilt solutions with customisations that allow them to hit the ground running.

The traditional procurement process often involves multiple rounds of approvals, negotiations, and extensive documentation. While this might ensure that every detail is considered, it can also overcomplicate the project, leading to scope creep and unnecessary delays. In the end, you might end up with a solution that is over-engineered and doesn’t meet your immediate needs.

At Cogworks, we’ve developed Orama Studio specifically to address these challenges. Orama Studio is a prebuilt platform that comes with a comprehensive suite of enterprise-level components, allowing us to deliver a fully functional, scalable website quickly. This approach lets us focus on customisations that matter most to your business, such as integrating specific CRMs, booking applications, or any other third-party systems you require. By leveraging a prebuilt solution like Orama Studio, you can reduce your project timeline by up to six months (based on both procurement and build time) and save significant budget compared to a completely bespoke build.

Orama Studio is designed to be flexible. During our Discovery Workshops, we work closely with you to identify any custom requirements that go beyond our standard offering. Whether it’s additional functionality, specific integrations, or unique design elements, we scope these out early in the project. This ensures that by the time you’re ready to launch, your site is fully tailored to your needs without the delays typical of traditional procurement processes.

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the ability to launch quickly and iterate is a significant competitive advantage. Recent studies show that companies that streamline their procurement processes and focus on rapid deployment see faster returns on their investment and are better positioned to adapt to market changes​ (Electronics Maker)​ (Home of Supply Chain News). By reducing the time spent on procurement, you can focus more on the customisations that drive value, rather than getting bogged down in the details of the process.

It’s no secret that RFPs often involve too many people, each adding layers of complexity that can overcomplicate the project. What starts as a simple need for a new website can quickly become a tangled web of requirements, leading to scope creep and delays. By choosing a platform like Orama Studio, you can streamline the process, ensuring that the focus remains on what truly matters: delivering a website that meets your goals and drives results.

At Cogworks, we believe in keeping things simple and effective. Our experience has shown that by starting with a solid, prebuilt foundation like Orama Studio and customising it to fit your needs, we can deliver a superior product faster and more cost-effectively. This approach not only saves time but also allows for greater flexibility and scalability, ensuring your website can grow and evolve as your business does.

By partnering with Cogworks, you’re not just getting a website—you’re getting a digital platform that’s ready to launch quickly, with all the customisations you need to succeed.