Breakfast cereal manufacturer Weetabix has announced plans for a news SaaS procurement system. It replaces a paper-based method that has been in use for 30 years.

The new system gives 400 users access to 1,100 suppliers, and allows them to select from a catalogue, instead of typing in names and quantities of products.

We’re going from a 30-year-old system slap bang into the 21st century," said Head of Procurement Anthony Bowdidge. "We anticipate the time taken to raise a purchase order will reduced by at least 50%"