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An On-Demand Sourcing Solution for Rapid and Sustainable Savings sponsored by SAP America, Inc. 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organizations struggle to meet savings goals with an overworked staff using time-consuming, manual processes or outdated systems.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: 22 Apr 2012 \| Published: 31 May 2011 TOPICS: Contract Management \| Procurement \| SAP (Product) \| Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance \| Supplier Management \| Supplier Relationship Management \| Supply Chain Collaboration \| Supply Chain Execution \| Supply Chain Management

The Cost and Benefits of On-Demand Vs. On-Premise Procurement Software sponsored by Coupa WHITE PAPER: While there are dozens of procurement software solutions available, there are really only two types offered: "on-premise" procurement software and newer "ondemand" procurement software. This paper outlines an approach to compute and compare them. Posted: 10 Sep 2008 \| Published: 10 Sep 2008 TOPICS: ERP \| Hardware \| Procurement \| Purchasing Best Practices \| Software as a Service \| TCO

Spend Performance Management - Maximize Savings, Reduce Supplier Risks sponsored by SAP America, Inc. WHITE PAPER: The SAP BusinessObjects Spend Performance Management application provides full visibility into direct and indirect spend, and helps companies proactively identify cost savings opportunities and supply risks, reduce costs, maintain supply continuity, and increase spend under management. Posted: 05 Nov 2009 \| Published: 05 Nov 2009 TOPICS: ERP \| ERP Software \| Procurement \| Spend Management \| Spend Management Software \| Supply Chain Intelligence \| Supply Chain Management

Chief Procurement Officer Study: Improving competitive advantage through procurement excellence sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Approached correctly, procurement can be essential for driving value and competitive advantage. This guide reveals the results of a survey of 1,128 chief procurement officers (CPOs) regarding the key strategies that separate high-performing procurement organizations from the pack. Posted: 14 Nov 2013 \| Published: 31 May 2013 TOPICS: Analytic Applications Software \| Business Intelligence \| Business Management \| Business Performance Management \| Financial Management \| Financial Services \| Financial Systems \| Procurement

Procurement Lessons Learned from the Economic Downturn (SAP Insider Article) sponsored by SAP America, Inc. 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: 21 Apr 2012 \| Published: 30 Sep 2011 TOPICS: Procurement \| SAP (Product) \| Spend Management \| Supplier Management \| Supply Chain Execution \| Supply Chain Management

Usability and Compliance: The Carrots and Sticks that Drive E-Procurement Success sponsored by Simplifying-IT WHITE PAPER: Enhancing usability is the key to getting beyond tacit user acceptance of an e-Procurement system to the full adoption and compliance that yields cost reduction and full ROI. Read this paper to learn the full compliance strategies that best-in-class organizations are using for their e-Procurement implementations. Posted: 09 Jan 2012 \| Published: 06 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Compliance Best Practices \| eProcurement \| ERP \| ERP Software \| Order Management Systems \| Procurement \| SAP (Product) \| Supplier Relationship Management \| Supply Chain Management \| User Interfaces	All resources sponsored by Simplifying-IT

E-Procurement Usability: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly sponsored by Simplifying-IT WHITE PAPER: A costly, complicated migration to a best-of-breed e-Procurement platform is not the only way to achieve a consumer-friendly user interface (UI) and ensure user adoption. Read this paper to discover a cost-effective alternative that allows SAP ERP users to leverage their existing infrastructure to achieve e-Procurement adoption. Posted: 09 Jan 2012 \| Published: 31 Jul 2010 TOPICS: eProcurement \| ERP \| ERP Software \| Procurement \| SAP (Product) \| Supplier Relationship Management \| Supply Chain Execution \| Supply Chain Software \| User Experience \| User Interfaces	All resources sponsored by Simplifying-IT

Globalization: Gaining Leverage from Size and Scope sponsored by E2open WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn key considerations a company should review before embarking on a globalization initiative that will assist in minimizing costs, maximizing new revenue opportunities and increasing competitiveness. Posted: 15 May 2007 \| Published: 01 May 2007 TOPICS: Business Metrics \| Business Process Management \| ERP \| Globalization \| PDM \| Procurement \| Regulatory Compliance \| Storage Consolidation \| Supply Chain Management

International Procurement Center: Increasing Efficiency and Maximizing Profitability sponsored by E2open WHITE PAPER: This white paper describes international procurement center (IPC) processes and capabilities, and explains the ways in which an IPC deployment can enhance your profitability. Posted: 14 Jan 2009 \| Published: 14 Jan 2009 TOPICS: Customer Service \| Data Communications Services \| Global Economy \| Manufacturing \| OEMs \| Procurement \| Supply Chains

Reverse Auction Best Practices sponsored by SAP America, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Reverse auctions are a key tool that sourcing organizations can use to bring about huge success if executed along with a well-defined sourcing process. Careful thought and planning must precede an auction event in order to achieve double-digit price compression. Posted: 26 Apr 2012 \| Published: 28 Feb 2011 TOPICS: Procurement \| Reverse Auctions \| Supply Chain Management