EGUIDE - Choosing sourcing and procurement software can be overwhelming. Should you go with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) or best-of-breed vendor? Is the cloud or on-premise the best place to run your app? What functionality should the software provide? Read this expert e-guide to learn how to select a useful, cost-effective procurement system.
Posted: May 9, 2012 | Published: May 7, 2012


Topics:  Cloud Computing | ERP | Inventory Management Software | Procurement | SaaS business intelligence | Strategic Planning | Supplier Management | Supplier Relationship Management | Supply Chain Automation | Supply Chain Event Management | Supply Chain Intelligence | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chain Software

WHITE PAPER - Between 25% and 50% of most companies’ revenue goes toward purchasing goods and services, so the ability to keep these costs down is paramount. Applying strategic sourcing methodologies to pinpoint spend categories and select qualified suppliers allows organizations to reduce expenses and positively impact the bottom line.
Posted: April 27, 2012 | Published: December 31, 2009


Topics:  Contract Management | Spend Management | Supplier Management | Supplier Relationship Management | Supply Chain Collaboration | Supply Chain Execution | Supply Chain Integration | Supply Chain Management

WHITE PAPER - Explore new thinking on how to manage the increasing complexity of today's supply chains – and how leading companies are evolving their approach to encompass multitier business networks enabled by electronic data exchange. They are jettisoning traditional EDI for simpler, more affordable automation techniques.
Posted: April 27, 2012 | Published: August 31, 2010


Topics:  B2B Integration | B2B Integration Software | EDI | Supplier Management | Supplier Relationship Management | Supply Chain Collaboration | Supply Chain Management

WHITE PAPER - Businesses are seeking to increase bottom-line cost savings through sourcing and procurement functions. To generate value, forward-looking organizations are strengthening supplier relationships and  making procurement a more strategic focus in the organization.
Posted: April 26, 2012 | Published: April 26, 2012


Topics:  Financial Management | Financial Reporting | Procurement | Supplier Management | Supplier Relationship Management | Supply Chain Management

WHITE PAPER - New innovations are changing the role procurement plays within the enterprise. This paper discusses how SAP Procurement Solutions deliver a technology platform that  empower procurement organizations with strategic differentiation and innovation.
Posted: April 26, 2012 | Published: April 26, 2012


Topics:  Enterprise Resource Management | ERP | Financial Reporting | Financial Services | Financial Systems | Procurement | Supplier Management | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chain Software

WHITE PAPER - Benchmark findings prove that a 5% reduction in spending can drive upwards of a 45% increase in net income, and migrating to automated spend analytics can capture a 30% higher rate of cost savings and a 27% higher rate of spend under manage­ment. This study will walk through a four-step process to help you start reaping these rewards.
Posted: April 23, 2012 | Published: December 31, 2011


Topics:  Data Analytics | Data Classification | Data Management | Predictive Analytics | Predictive Performance Management | Procurement | Spend Management | Spend Management Software | Supplier Management | Supply Chain Intelligence

WHITE PAPER - Read this report from procurement analyst firm Ardent Partners to learn the nuances of supplier Information Management, supplier performance management, and supplier risk management. Hear how each of these supplier management principles play a key role in mitigating risk and getting the most out of your supply base.
Posted: April 22, 2012 | Published: December 31, 2011


Topics:  Procurement | Supplier Management | Supplier Relationship Management | Supply Chain Collaboration | Supply Chain Management

WHITE PAPER - 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.
Posted: April 22, 2012 | Published: May 31, 2011


Topics:  Contract Management | Procurement | SAP (Product) | Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance | Supplier Management | Supplier Relationship Management | Supply Chain Collaboration | Supply Chain Execution | Supply Chain Management

WHITE PAPER - Read this article to discover the three supplier management initiatives that have helped market-leading procurement organizations drive innovation, increase productivity and mitigate risk.
Posted: April 21, 2012 | Published: March 31, 2012


Topics:  Procurement | Supplier Management | Supplier Relationship Management | Supply Chain Execution | Supply Chain Intelligence | Supply Chain Management

WHITE PAPER - 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.
Posted: April 21, 2012 | Published: September 30, 2011


Topics:  Procurement | SAP (Product) | Spend Management | Supplier Management | Supply Chain Execution | Supply Chain Management

WHITE PAPER - This independent research report presents a comprehensive, industry-wide view into what is happening in the world of procurement today by drawing on the experience, performance and perspective of nearly 250 procurement executives.
Posted: April 20, 2012 | Published: July 31, 2011


Topics:  Procurement | Supplier Management | Supplier Relationship Management | Supply Chain Automation | Supply Chain Collaboration | Supply Chain Event Management | Supply Chain Event Management Software | Supply Chain Execution | Supply Chain Integration | Supply Chain Intelligence | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chain Software | Supply Chains

ANALYST BRIEF - With a potential economic crisis looming in the Eurozone, Gartner offers a checklist of questions that CIOs and CEOs should ask each other.
Posted: April 2, 2012 | Published: April 2, 2012


Topics:  B2B | B2C | Business Continuity Planning | Business Environment | Business Intelligence | CEOs | CIOs | Disaster Planning | Disaster Recovery | European Union | Financial Systems | Financing | Supplier Management | Supplier Relationship Management | Supply Chains

WHITE PAPER - Read this paper to learn why the cloud just might be the supply chain management (SCM) answer you've been looking for. Discover why cloud platforms are a great way to get the quality data you need in order to lower costs and time throughout your supply chain.
Posted: February 27, 2012 | Published: February 1, 2010


Topics:  Cloud Computing | Data Quality | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Industry | Manufacturing Industry Organizations | SaaS ERP | Supplier Management | Supply Chain Collaboration | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chains

WHITE PAPER - In this Aberdeen Group survey, learn how the increased number of suppliers, customers, carriers, and countries is changing the importance of collaboration between all parties in a global supply chain. Discover why companies are focusing heavily on increasing supply chain visibility and get tips on how to gain better insight into your supply chain.
Posted: February 27, 2012 | Published: January 1, 2011


Topics:  ERP | Supplier Management | Supplier Relationship Management | Supply Chain Collaboration | Supply Chain Management | Supply Chain Software | Supply Chains

ANALYST BRIEF - This research from Freeform Dynamics, based on a survey of end users,  identifies the challenges faced by IT departments and suppliers on software licensing, and offers advice to organisations on dealing with software licensing.
Posted: January 5, 2012 | Published: August 5, 2011


Topics:  Cloud Computing | Compliance Audits | Compliance Best Practices | Licensing | Software | Software Asset Management | Software Best Practices | Supplier Management | Supplier Relationship Management