SAP Ariba Live 2020

SAP Ariba Live, the world’s premier spend management event, is going online for the very first time. On March 18, we’ll bring you the same rich, thought-provoking news and insights about SAP intelligent spend management solutions from SAP Ariba Live via an engaging virtual experience.

Do you trust your supplier data?

Posted: 03/09/2020 - 03:41
Supplier data

It is no secret that poor supplier data is the single largest barrier facing successful eProcurement transformation. Organizations in all industries, regardless of size, are susceptible to massive budget overruns or outright project failure without a well-thought-out data acquisition strategy.

Not convinced?

Understanding the Data Security, Compliance and Customer Experience Trends Shaping Your Business in 2020

Posted: 03/02/2020 - 05:45
Understanding the Data Security, Compliance and Customer Experience Trends Shaping Your Business in 2020

As businesses across all industries undergo digital transformation and adopt new, omnichannel strategies for engaging with customers, the enterprise contact center of today is continuously evolving and looks dramatically different than in the past.

Are Online Marketplaces Right for Printing and Marketing Services?

Posted: 02/28/2020 - 21:56
Online Marketplaces for Printing and Marketing Services

Recently, two publications addressed the growing importance of online marketplaces in the B2B corporate procurement landscape. Both publications examined the potential benefits of B2B online marketplaces while also acknowledging that these platforms still have significant limitations, particularly when it comes to supporting the procurement of complex needs like marketing, legal and other professional services.

Look Before You Leap: How to Evaluate Your Outsourcing Options

Posted: 02/24/2020 - 03:00
Business Outsourcing

Outsourcing can improve efficiency while increasing the capacity and resources available to your in-house staff. The choice to outsource core business processes, though, deserves careful consideration. A strategic approach to outsourcing can help your company:

  • Eliminate chokepoints
  • Fill skill gaps
  • Improve process efficiency
  • Save money

However, it’s not always obvious which responsibilities you can hand off without disrupting your business operations.

The New Age of IoT and the Supply Chain

Posted: 02/21/2020 - 04:27
Internet of Things

Ushering in the era of The Internet of Things (IoT) brings with it conceptual and cultural change in supply chain management. Previous processes that were once not possible to automate, now not only function independently, but are capable of sharing data and interacting in such a way as to maximize efficient output.

While the precise impact of IoT is dependent on technology costs outweighing efficiency savings, there are several inherent benefits the supply chain can expect from its introduction.

5 Tips for Cross-Border Business Success in Latin America

Posted: 02/19/2020 - 04:01
Nearshoring in Latin America

With a regional GDP predicted to grow at least 2.5% per year over the next 10-15 years, Latin America makes up an enticing emerging market that will soon outpace larger, more established ones. According to Americas Market Intelligence, Latin American e-commerce revenues reached $109 billion last year. The e-commerce market is already substantial, with Colombia and Argentina making up two of the top three fastest-growing e-commerce markets in the world.

S2C Synergy: Aligning Source-to-Contract Success and Stakeholder Satisfaction

Procurement’s ability to deliver on its’ core value proposition – creating enterprise value by finding, contracting and managing the best suppliers capable of enhancing company profitability and market innovation – is inextricably linked to successful execution of the Source-to-Contract (S2C) cycle.  This session will break down the S2C process to identify the best practice processes and best-of-breed technologies that can ensure S2C success – both in terms of traditional Procurement-driven KPIs for savings and efficiency – but more importantly, ens

How Artificial Intelligence Can Be Used in Your Supply Chain

Posted: 02/12/2020 - 04:33
Using Artificial Intelligence in Supply Chain

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has now invaded how industries operate in more ways than we can count and know. It has developed into a welcome (and now necessary) addition to boost efficiency, sharpen forecasts and speed up certain processes. Any company that sells a product has a supply chain, which is the network of all the stakeholders involved in the creation and distribution of a certain product, and any supply chain can benefit from AI.

5G and Procurement: Ushering in a Revolutionary Change in Internet Connection

Posted: 02/10/2020 - 03:17
5G and Procurement

Advancements in new technologies always assure to crop up with proficiency gains, high throughput and lower costs. When it comes to such advancements, the job for procurement is to have a clear understanding about how they function, what they are and what exactly they will make over for the greater cause of the business.

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