About Chicago Public Schools
Chicago Public Schools, a large urban district, has a mission to provide a high-quality public education for every child, in every neighborhood, that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. Behind the scenes, the procurement team works hard to provide the goods and services the district needs to accomplish this mission in the most effective way—including implementing procurement solutions into their everyday workflow. By leveraging the powerful capabilities of Euna Procurement, CPS has transformed its procurement operations over the past decade. The adept use of the system’s Sourcing and Marketplace modules has significantly influenced the efficiency and effectiveness of services provided to district staff and students.Flexible Tools to Navigate New Challenges
Faced with severe financial constraints and looming budget cuts, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) pursued a procurement solution that guaranteed compliance, reduced paper dependency, and enhanced process efficiency. With rising costs of goods and services, CPS needed a system that maximized cost savings and ensured the district could extract the most value from their budget. The results were immediate, with sustained improvements in efficiency year after year, amidst daunting economic shifts.Solution: Utilizing Euna Procurement’s Sourcing and Marketplace Modules
With 22 users across four different departments, CPS has achieved 100% user adoption in the sourcing module in Euna Procurement. Moreover, CPS utilizes Euna Procurement’s Marketplace module, empowering 4,200 users across their campuses. This tool enables CPS teachers to actively shop and order necessary supplies directly within the system—ensuring purchases are made through approved suppliers and cost savings are maximized.Results: Achieving Faster Evaluation Times While Increasing Cost Savings
By conducting all solicitations through Euna Procurement, CPS manages an impressive average of 566 solicitation projects annually. Additionally, their integration of selected suppliers into the Marketplace solution ensures that staff can seamlessly purchase off approved contracts without confusion or compliance concerns.- 2.8M pages of paper saved since 2021
- 2.5X faster evaluation time
- $437K saved in one year with AI-Powered Savings Advisor
- $1.7M overall savings using AI-Powered Savings Advisor
- 630 suppliers integrated into their Marketplace