Procurement and Supply Chain Insights

Thought leadership, trending reports, news, and conversation about the things that matter to procurement and supply chain professionals.

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SAP Works With Activists And Designers To Find New Solutions To Climate Change
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Analyst Report

Ardent Partners’ 2019 ePayables Technology Advisor can help AP and finance leaders select the right solution and maximize ROI.

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Power of Disruption: An outlook on the global megatrends affecting business and the new mindset needed to stay competitive.

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Podcast

Listen in to this series of podcasts about digital transformation in procurement, with insights from leading industry thinkers.

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White Paper

Though this paper targets SAP enterprise customers, it offers a wealth of solution information for every company.
Resources

Executive Forum

In this PAT Chat series video, learn about Milliken’s source-to-settle transformation and how it’s helping them find creative ways to enhance people’s lives.

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From the SAP Ariba Live Mainstage

Watch as two SAP executives share how together we can help the world spend better, and how SAP is taking steps toward greater integration, innovation, and quality in experience management.

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PAT Chat with business leader Lamar Chesney

Lamar Chesney, a seasoned leader in finance, supply chain, and operations, sits down with SAP Ariba's Pat McCarthy to share his considered views about factors driving next-gen procurement transformation.

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Around the Yard with John Licata

In this first installment of a new series filmed at SAP Ariba’s offices in NYC’s Hudson Yards, Drew Hofler discusses how Intelligent Spend Management can provide a unified view of spend that leads to better buying decisions.

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Blogs and Articles

James Lee, COO SAP Ariba and SAP Fieldglass, is a concert pianist, too.

Conducting Business at a Digital Tempo

Among his many talents, Chief Operating Officer James Lee is a concert pianist and classical music aficionado. In this blog, he writes how – when a business organizes its activities around shared, motivating ideals – the effect can be as galvanizing as a baton in the steady hand of a conductor leading a symphony orchestra.

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How Can Business Leaders Spend Better?

As businesses grow, so does the data that is gathered and companies are turning to artificial intelligence and other cloud-based technologies to unleash tremendous value in the process.

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How the Chief Procurement Officer Will Soon Become the Chief Purpose Officer

People are finally realizing we must act immediately to create a healthier, cleaner world before it’s too late, and the way to do it is through the supply chain.

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For Innovators, Rewriting the Rules Is Elemental

For technology leaders, every innovation presents unique challenges and opportunities. But what do you do when your innovation violates the known laws of physics?

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The Power Of Attitude In Growing Midsize Businesses

Every leader has a unique perspective when it comes to the secret to business success in today’s highly digitalized marketplace. Some say it’s a matter of visionary digital investments or a combination of perspiration and inspiration. Meanwhile, others claim a sense of purpose as a key driver.

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Live Demos and Resources

Demos

Sign up to attend our new series of 30-minute live demos, starring our market-leading solutions and capabilities: supplier risk, guided buying, and supply chain collaboration.

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Library

To better understand the impact of SAP Ariba solutions, explore the insights and success stories presented in our extensive collection of white papers, analyst reports, webinar replays, and case studies.

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