在这篇简报介绍中，我们看出复杂的采购，并考虑哪些因素为制定特定的采购任务“复杂”。采购从业者对此是重要的，因为它定义了风险和机会往往存在的地方，并且突出显示先进的采购技术可以最好地用于帮助提供利益。
The paper proposes nine factors that drive complexity. Some are determined by internal factors, such as the breadth and diversity of internal users or budget holders who have an interest in what is being purchased. Then there are external factors, and also those driven by the commercial models chosen or prevalent in that market, such as multi-level (tiered) supply chain options for structuring the contracts.
在论文的最后一部分,“3月的使用ket-Informed Sourcing” (advanced sourcing technology) is briefly discussed. This uses advanced mathematical techniques to solve such complex problems, and understanding what defines complexity will also help to indicate where this type of technology can potentially bring the most benefit to organisations.”