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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April 09

Las Vegas Sands is a high roller for internet commerce

April 09

SAP Ariba and RapidRatings integrate financial viability data into overall vendor risk profiles

April 09

SAP Ariba and RapidRatings integrate financial viability data into overall vendor risk profiles

April 09

Aldi Nord Introduces SAP Ariba Software Solution

April 08

SAP: Treasury in its sights?
Analyst Report

In this infobrief, IDC explores how some businesses benefit from intelligent capabilities to become best-run, midsize companies
Video

Digital transformation requires purpose to matter. Leading industry influencers and thought leaders explain why.
Podcast

A discussion of what makes suppliers more likely to accept early-payment discounts and what sets successful programs apart from others.
White Paper

Purpose-Driven Innovation: Bringing innovative technologies to bear, procurement can help change not only business, but also the world.
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Resources

Executive Forum

In this report, SAP CPO Tamara Braun provides valuable insights on how SAP has adapted its procurement organization to meet the challenges of the digital economy, while at the same maintaining the company’s position as a workplace of the future for highly skilled and motivated employees.

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Closing the Loop with SAP Ariba’s Chief Product Officer

Darren Koch shares SAP Ariba’s product, innovation, and network strategy of today – and what’s on the horizon. Watch now as he also discusses how SAP Ariba solutions contribute to the operation of an Intelligent Enterprise.

Blogs and Articles

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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The Risk Of Ignoring Risk

Tony Harris, Global Vice President and General Manager at SAP Ariba, discusses the pitfalls one can face when ignoring the importance of risk management.

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How the Intelligent Enterprise Is Reshaping Direct Spend and Supply Chains


By some estimates, the world generates 2.5 quintillion bytes of data every day. That’s the sum of all the grains of sand on Earth, every three days! Yet only a sliver of that volume, much of it residing on enterprise servers, is fully leveraged to drive a deep understanding of the enterprise and how to improve it.

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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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Understanding Your Customer’s Experience: Are You in Orbit or Just Flying By?

The experience economy dictates that we get to know our customers intimately, not just execute a “fly-by”.

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Networking and Resources

Events

Strengthen your industry knowledge and make new connections by joining SAP Ariba at important professional events in regions around the world. And there's no better place to do that than SAP Ariba Live.

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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, demos, and case studies.

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