Christopher Sawchuk, procurement practice leader from Hackett Group, will lead the interactive discussion and unveil the eye-opening results.

What are the key issues facing Procurement organizations in 2010? What are the top concerns for your CPO and CFO? And how best can organizations address these issues and concerns in today's environment?

This interactive webinar will feature the results of Hackett Group's recent 2010 Key Issues study. Key topics that will be discussed include: enterprise plans for budgets/staffing; plans for globalizing processes - including Procurement processes; and Procurement and Finance re-alignment. The discussion will also highlight how to successfully create and measure realized savings in broader value streams such as supplier collaboration, risk, and innovation.

• See how your procurement plans compare to that of your peers.
• Hear Hackett Group's advice on measuring procurement value.
• Understand how you can do more with less - agility being key - in this new state of normal.

Speakers:
Christopher S. Sawchuk, Procurement Practice Leader, Hackett Group
Hari Candadai, Director, Ariba Solutions Marketing

Finance organizations realize the need for greater efficiencies, lower processing costs, and better visibility and control in their processes. Many look at outsourcing in order to benefit from greater economies of scale, advanced capabilities and technology, and domain expertise.

However, companies have been reluctant to outsource some financial processes like AP, with concerns about loss of control and lack of security and trust in a third party. Attend this webinar to learn the steps in successful AP outsourcing, including:

• Aligning your goals and initiatives
• Evaluating potential partners
• Achieving best-in-class results

Join this free webinar and learn more about the challenges and benefits of Payables outsourcing.

Speaker
James Tucker – Director of Product Marketing, Ariba Financial Solutions and Network Solutions

This is an IAPP qualifying continuing education activity.