03

Operating model

A disciplined path from requirement to delivery

ADANEXUS applies a structured operating model designed for transparency, efficiency, accountability and quality assurance. It adapts to different procurement values, project sizes, locations and client procedures — but the sequence holds.

  1. 01

    Engage and assess

    Clarify needs, specifications, timelines, budget, compliance obligations and expected outcomes.

  2. 02

    Plan

    Translate requirements into a structured procurement plan with methods, criteria and milestones.

  3. 03

    Research and source

    Identify capable manufacturers, suppliers and partners against capability, quality and compliance.

  4. 04

    Prequalify

    Evaluate suppliers through due diligence proportionate to value, complexity and risk.

  5. 05

    Solicit

    Prepare and manage RFQs, tenders, RFPs and framework competitions with clear requirements.

  6. 06

    Evaluate

    Assess bids against transparent, predefined criteria and maintain evaluation records.

  7. 07

    Negotiate and award

    Improve value, clarify obligations and document the award per the approval process.

  8. 08

    Manage contract

    Issue purchase orders, track milestones, monitor performance and control documentation.

  9. 09

    Assure quality

    Verify specifications, certificates, inspection, quantity, packaging and expiry before acceptance.

  10. 10

    Coordinate logistics

    Plan freight, customs, warehousing and last-mile delivery with proof of delivery.

  11. 11

    Receive and accept

    Check goods against orders and documentation; record discrepancies and client acceptance.

  12. 12

    Report and close out

    Report performance, reconcile, capture lessons learned and archive records for audit.

03.1

Underpinning systems

What runs alongside every stage

Three systems operate across the whole model rather than at a single step.

Quality management

Specification verification, certificates of analysis and conformity, inspection, batch and expiry checks, and acceptance documentation.

Risk management

Identifying, assessing and mitigating procurement, supplier, logistics, security, compliance and continuity risks before they affect delivery.

Digital and reporting

E-procurement records, supplier and performance dashboards, inventory and fleet visibility, and mobile data collection through tools such as Power BI, KoboToolbox and ODK.