Supplier Management

WHITE PAPER: In this resource, learn how supplier invoice automation can help you streamline the procure-to-pay (P2P) process and realize critical financial gains – including up to an 80% savings when compared to traditional paper-based invoice strategies.

Posted: 25 Mar 2013 | Published: 31 Jul 2012

WHITE PAPER: LUKOIL MID-EAST LTD. operates a large oil and gas field in Iraq that demands a precise but flexible supply of materials. Facing a large number of operational routines and procurement processes and a new market of Iraqi suppliers, LME turned to the SAP Supplier Relationship Management application.

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 | Published: 21 Aug 2012

WHITE PAPER: Read this case study to discover how Noble implemented a new technology for improved signature capture and better shipping, receiving, and scanning capabilities. Find out how they were able to improve delivery success rate from 80 percent to 95 percent.

Posted: 11 Feb 2013 | Published: 11 Feb 2013

WHITE PAPER: If you purchase goods and services from third parties to support your business processes, developing a solid supplier management strategy is crucial to your success. Access this paper to learn 7 features that make up an effective policy, how to use the ITIL to help during your program's creation, and much more.

Posted: 29 Jan 2013 | Published: 29 Jan 2013

WHITE PAPER: The SAP Supplier Relationship Management application provided NIPPON PAINT with support for strategic and operational procurement and supplier collaboration. The software helped the company streamline procurement, reduce trading cycle time, and cut process costs, while enabling it to efficiently manage the rapidly growing company's many suppliers.

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 | Published: 21 Aug 2012

WHITE PAPER: Benchmark findings prove that a 5% reduction in spending can drive upwards of a 45% increase in net income, and migrating to automated spend analytics can capture a 30% higher rate of cost savings and a 27% higher rate of spend under manage­ment. This study will walk through a four-step process to help you start reaping these rewards.

Posted: 23 Apr 2012 | Published: 31 Dec 2011

WHITE PAPER: This benchmark study from American Shipper covers U.S. export operations and compliance of more than 300 U.S. based exporters.

Posted: 02 Feb 2012 | Published: 27 Jan 2012

WHITE PAPER: Managing mobile costs is a challenge for all organisations, especially as responsibilities and budget authority may often sit in several places—IT, finance, personnel, managers and, of course, the employees themselves.

Posted: 24 Oct 2011 | Published: 03 Aug 2010

WHITE PAPER: Organisations need to start getting to grips with imminent changes to the supplier landscape; that way, they will be ready to move if and when the time is right.

Posted: 21 Oct 2011 | Published: 05 Aug 2010

WHITE PAPER: Choosing the right ERP solution for your manufacturing operations is a very important decision, one that you will be forced to live with for years to come. Learn the key elements that need to be evaluated.

Posted: 20 Oct 2011 | Published: 19 Oct 2010

WHITE PAPER: Next-generation server technology offers significant benefits on older technology, promising to reduce costs, improve manageability and increase flexibility.

Posted: 20 Oct 2011 | Published: 19 Oct 2010

WHITE PAPER: Explore new thinking on how to manage the increasing complexity of today's supply chains – and how leading companies are evolving their approach to encompass multitier business networks enabled by electronic data exchange. They are jettisoning traditional EDI for simpler, more affordable automation techniques.

Posted: 27 Apr 2012 | Published: 31 Aug 2010

WHITE PAPER: Businesses are seeking to increase bottom-line cost savings through sourcing and procurement functions. To generate value, forward-looking organizations are strengthening supplier relationships and  making procurement a more strategic focus in the organization.

Posted: 26 Apr 2012 | Published: 26 Apr 2012

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

WHITE PAPER: Read this article to discover the three supplier management initiatives that have helped market-leading procurement organizations drive innovation, increase productivity and mitigate risk.

Posted: 21 Apr 2012 | Published: 31 Mar 2012

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

WHITE PAPER: To drive market share, sales, product adoption and greater efficiency, many businesses are strategically partnering with suppliers and other supply chain participants to collaborate and share information. In this white paper, find answers to three of the top concerns for organizations developing these collaborative supply chain networks.

Posted: 31 Jan 2012 | Published: 30 Sep 2009

WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper for best practices on how to integrate supplier relationship management (SRM) into your overall distribution enterprise strategy.

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 | Published: 21 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: At the heart of procurement systems is a catalog. Even in environments lacking automation, requisitioners consult a hard copy or customer service reps use a catalog at the other end of a phone line. Getting everyone to use the correct catalog from a preferred vendor at the contracted price will ensure that negotiated savings are actually realized.

Posted: 11 Jun 2010 | Published: 11 Jun 2010

WHITE PAPER: Order to Cash cycle--the sequential steps from acquisition of a customer's order up to the customer's money reaching the operator's bank account represents the financial lifeblood of any communications company.

Posted: 13 Jan 2009 | Published: 13 Jan 2009

WHITE PAPER: This eBook discusses nine eProcurement best practices. It also demonstrates how they will help you reduce environmental waste while implementing and managing your Green purchasing program.

Posted: 30 Sep 2008 | Published: 26 Sep 2008

WHITE PAPER: This executive brief will illustrate the progression of service management since the 1990s, illuminate the hidden service life cycles and discuss how, once they are visible, we can start to make them work — to improve services and better align IT with business objectives.

Posted: 13 Aug 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2008

WHITE PAPER: Discover how implementing an integrated talent supply chain management environment can help professional services providers enhance revenues by improving delivery performance and speeding client response.

Posted: 01 Feb 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007

WHITE PAPER: This white paper details how improved supply chain visibility can be attained through use of an SOA.

Posted: 27 Nov 2007 | Published: 01 Aug 2007