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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Analyst Report

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

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.

Executive Forum

In this chat recorded during SAP Ariba Live Sydney, you’ll hear some compelling insights and ideas about where the procurement industry and sustainability movement are headed, especially regarding concerns about modern slavery.

A conversation with Deloitte's Paul Bray

Listen as Deloitte partner Paul Bray explains how deploying SAP Ariba and SAP Fieldglass delivered £10 million in savings to the organization which, in turn, funded the implementation of SAP S/4HANA as their digital core.

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The Future of Marketing, with Alicia Tillman, CMO, SAP

In this two-part, Around the Yard chat with John Licata, Alicia shares her insights on marketing today and in the future, touching on branding, storytelling, the role of the CMO, and more.

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Agilitology’s Hinton on digital transformation

In procurement and supply chain, few thought leaders stand out like Kathy Hinton, particularly when it comes to shining a light on trends in digital transformation and on the encouraging rise of women in the field.

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Fast SAP Ariba Snap deployment at Almirall

In early 2019, Almirall implemented SAP Ariba Snap in only 12 weeks. Watch this PAT Chat as Silvia Lopez, global procurement director, shares the positive results and where the company is headed now.

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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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Intelligent Spend Management Taking Shape on Three Levels

Here's what happens when business leaders embrace intelligent technologies.

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4 Ways To Measure The Value Of The ‘Invisible’ Workforce

At a time when businesses are relying increasingly on services providers and non-payroll workers to carry out many mission-critical operations, how can management ensure that this often unseen workforce delivers maximum value consistently?

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?

Patterns of innovation in business and biotechnology

In business as in biotechnology, progress requires identifying vulnerabilities — and addressing them before they can cause damage.

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Four Crucial Leadership Lessons for Marketing and Beyond

Tifenn Dano Kwan, chief marketing officer for SAP Ariba, shares key lessons she has learned throughout her career – lessons that have helped her grow and become herself.

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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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