Procurement White Papers
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For CFOs, the Time to Deploy Procure-to-Pay Software is Now
Sponsored by: TechTarget HR SoftwareThis expert 3-part handbook examines the many facets of procurement management software as it becomes more sophisticated via advanced financing and analytics features. Gain expert tips on implementing procure-to-pay software to lower costs, improve cash management, and mitigate risk.
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What to Know Before you Implement, Source, and Procure SAP HANA
Sponsored by: SAPIf your SAP HANA journey has left you in the dark, these five implementation tips from experts featured in this guide will light your way. Also discover key considerations for S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement.
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Computer Weekly – 15 July 2014: Time for an upgrade? Why you should buy IT now
Sponsored by: TechTarget ComputerWeekly.comIn this week's Computer Weekly, as competitive pressures and new technologies drive down IT prices, we find out why now is a great time to buy IT. We examine why going digital means a different approach to IT management. And we hear the latest best practices for improving your customer engagement with IT. Read the issue now.
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Optimize Value of Enterprise Software with App Usage Management
Sponsored by: Flexera SoftwareEnsuring software license compliance and optimizing spend aren't easy -- complex agreements, virtualization, BYOD, and other trends make it difficult to understand and demonstrate compliance. But when you can't afford overspend on software, what can you do?
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Investigating Cloud and Mobile Options for Procurement
Sponsored by: TechTarget ERPThis handbook provides an expert roadmap for approaching cloud and mobile procurement, outlining common threats and challenges, tips for achieving e-procurement software ROI, and more.
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LANSA Case Study: High Liner Foods transforms its business with LANSA
Sponsored by: LANSAThis brief case study reveals how a virtual supply chain gave frozen food processor High Liner Foods, Inc. consistent, easy access to the same up-to-date information – allowing the company to reduce errors, increase efficiency, and more.
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Chief Procurement Officer Study: Improving competitive advantage through procurement excellence
Sponsored by: IBMApproached correctly, procurement can be essential for driving value and competitive advantage. This guide reveals the results of a survey of 1,128 chief procurement officers (CPOs) regarding the key strategies that separate high-performing procurement organizations from the pack.
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Leading Educational Publisher Asks IIS to Re-Engineer the IT Backbone of the Order-To-Cash System
Sponsored by: IIS TechnologyThis case study reveals how a leading educational publisher architected an order-to-cash (OTC) system capable of handling the demands of high order volumes and business growth.
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CIO Decisions E-Zine: Putting a social layer into every business app
Sponsored by: TechTarget CIOEnterprises committed to collaboration are building a social layer into their business apps and platforms. Learn how in this issue of CIO Decisions.
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Gartner IT Financial, Procurement & Asset Management Summit 2013
Sponsored by: GartnerThis brochure outlines the Gartner IT Financial, Procurement & Asset Management Summit 2013, a conference that aims to help you destroy legacy costs and create value from new technologies and trends. View now to learn more!
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Tips for Creating a Successful Automation and Document Management Strategy
Sponsored by: Esker Inc.If your business is on the cusp of moving from paper files to digital ones, the pressure is on to devise a plan to make the transition seamless. Inside this e-guide, learn 3 simple questions to consider that will help guide your initiative to success. Plus, find out more about the efficiency benefits of adopting invoice automation.
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Reverse Auction Best Practices
Sponsored by: SAP America, Inc.Reverse auctions are a key tool that sourcing organizations can use to bring about huge success if executed along with a well-defined sourcing process. Careful thought and planning must precede an auction event in order to achieve double-digit price compression.
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Extended Warehouse Management with SAP SCM
Sponsored by: SAP America, Inc.Discover how SAP supply chain management has been extended to provider more in-depth warehouse management support through SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM) and how it supports higher process and stock visibility, better warehouse operations planning, and better efficiency.
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An On-Demand Sourcing Solution for Rapid and Sustainable Savings
Sponsored by: SAP America, Inc.Many procurement organizations struggle to meet savings goals with an overworked staff using time-consuming, manual processes or outdated systems. Read this paper to learn how to better collaborate with key stakeholders, qualify suppliers, ensure a competitive bidding process, and negotiate contract terms with suppliers.
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The Strategic Supplier Mandate: Three Principles to Deliver Transparency Across the Supply Base
Sponsored by: SAP America, Inc.Read this article to discover the three supplier management initiatives that have helped market-leading procurement organizations drive innovation, increase productivity and mitigate risk.
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Procurement Lessons Learned from the Economic Downturn (SAP Insider Article)
Sponsored by: SAP America, Inc.Read this paper to discover the top four tactics employed by best-in-class companies of varied sizes and industries to elevate procurement proficiencies in today's recalcitrant economy, along with the metrics they use to measure their success.
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Usability and Compliance: The Carrots and Sticks that Drive E-Procurement Success
Sponsored by: Simplifying-ITEnhancing usability is the key to getting beyond tacit user acceptance of an e-Procurement system to the full adoption and compliance that yields cost reduction and full ROI. Read this paper to learn the full compliance strategies that best-in-class organizations are using for their e-Procurement implementations.
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E-Procurement Usability: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Sponsored by: Simplifying-ITA costly, complicated migration to a best-of-breed e-Procurement platform is not the only way to achieve a consumer-friendly user interface (UI) and ensure user adoption. Read this paper to discover a cost-effective alternative that allows SAP ERP users to leverage their existing infrastructure to achieve e-Procurement adoption.
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eGuide: Best practices for managing sustainable supply chains
Sponsored by: IBMMany organizations, from large corporations to small not-for-profits, are eager to jump on the supply chain sustainability bandwagon without fully understanding what such a program means to the organization and its supply chain. In this e-guide, find best practices for managing sustainable supply chains and onboarding suppliers.
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Tip Guide: Unify supplier, customer data for manufacturing business intelligence
Sponsored by: SAP America, Inc.Installing the building blocks for manufacturing business intelligence (BI) can be challenging for organizations. In this tip guide, readers will learn best practices to unify supplier and customer data for manufacturing BI.
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A manufacturer’s guide to navigating the procurement and sourcing technology landscape
Sponsored by: IQMSIn this eBook, learn what the newest procurement tools can do and gain a better understanding of how to move beyond indirect spend management to the direct goods that impact the entire product lifecycle.
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Maximizing the ROI of procurement technology
Sponsored by: Ariba, Inc.Procurement technology brings buyers and sellers together in virtual marketplaces, letting manufacturers aggregate purchases of goods and services to earn volume discounts and negotiate better prices. In this E-Book, experts discuss techniques for managing supplier risk and gaining more control over direct spend on raw materials.
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Oracle Procurement & Spend Analytics
Sponsored by: Oracle CorporationOracle Procurement & Spend Analytics, part of the Oracle BI Applications product line, enables you to optimize supply side performance by integrating data from across the enterprise value chain—enabling executives, managers, and frontline employees to make more informed decisions. Read this data sheet for more.
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Spend Performance Management - Maximize Savings, Reduce Supplier Risks
Sponsored by: SAP America, Inc.The SAP BusinessObjects Spend Performance Management application provides full visibility into direct and indirect spend, and helps companies proactively identify cost savings opportunities and supply risks, reduce costs, maintain supply continuity, and increase spend under management.
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Integrating Corporate Travel, Procurement and Meetings Management: A Best Practices Roadmap to Strategic Meetings Management Success
Sponsored by: StarCiteIn this white paper, StarCite presents its latest industry research about where corporations stand when it comes to travel and meetings integration - and a roadmap for companies ready to reap the rewards of an integrated approach.