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ALSO CALLED: Sourcing, Strategic Sourcing, SRM, e-Sourcing
DEFINITION: Supplier relationship management is a comprehensive approach to managing an enterprise's interactions with the organizations that supply the goods and services it uses. The goal of supplier relationship management (SRM) is to streamline and make more effective the processes between an enterprise and its suppliers just as customer relationship management (CRM) is intended to streamline and make more  … 
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Supplier Relationship Management Reports
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SearchSAP.com E-Guide: Managing the Supply Chain for SAP
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
EGUIDE: Read this e-guide to learn how to enhance process automation, supplier collaboration, and supply chain visibility across your SAP environment. Learn expert tips for boosting ROI with SAP’s range of SCM solutions.
Posted: 09 May 2012 | Published: 09 May 2012

SAP America, Inc.

SearchManufacturingERP.com E-Guide: Evaluation best practices for procurement software
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
EGUIDE: Choosing sourcing and procurement software can be overwhelming. Should you go with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) or best-of-breed vendor? Is the cloud or on-premise the best place to run your app? What functionality should the software provide? Read this expert e-guide to learn how to select a useful, cost-effective procurement system.
Posted: 09 May 2012 | Published: 09 May 2012

SAP America, Inc.

When Evaluating e-Sourcing Solutions, Consider On Demand (SAP Insider Article)
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Between 25% and 50% of most companies’ revenue goes toward purchasing goods and services, so the ability to keep these costs down is paramount. Applying strategic sourcing methodologies to pinpoint spend categories and select qualified suppliers allows organizations to reduce expenses and positively impact the bottom line.
Posted: 27 Apr 2012 | Published: 27 Apr 2012

SAP America, Inc.

The Opportunities and Risks of Multi Tier Supply Chains
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
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: 27 Apr 2012

SAP America, Inc.

The Case for Contract Management -- Why You Should Get Started Today
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: How well-versed are you in the three key areas of contract lifecycle management (CLM) that will give you the visibility to control your contracts and comply with regulations? Take this quick quiz to determine your contract competency and understand whether a CLM solution would benefit your organization.
Posted: 27 Apr 2012 | Published: 27 Apr 2012

SAP America, Inc.

Power Your Procurement Evolution with SAP Supplier Relationship Management
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
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

SAP America, Inc.

Ardent Partners CPO Rising 2011 - Performance, Risk and Information - The State of Supplier Management
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Read this report from procurement analyst firm Ardent Partners to learn the nuances of supplier Information Management, supplier performance management, and supplier risk management. Hear how each of these supplier management principles play a key role in mitigating risk and getting the most out of your supply base.
Posted: 22 Apr 2012 | Published: 22 Apr 2012

SAP America, Inc.

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: 22 Apr 2012

SAP America, Inc.

An On-Demand Solution to Optimize Contract Management
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to learn three ways your company can get the most out of its contracts by ensuring that the agreements you enter into are low in risk and that contractual terms are being observed and met.
Posted: 22 Apr 2012 | Published: 22 Apr 2012

SAP America, Inc.

American Shipper Best Practices in Intl Transportation Management
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This report draws on American Shipper's benchmarking series and highlights actionable best practices for professionals involved in global supply chain management. This includes suggestions for improving processes, addressing technology, and ultimately delivering better results. 
Posted: 22 Apr 2012 | Published: 22 Apr 2012

SAP America, Inc.

The Strategic Supplier Mandate: Three Principles to Deliver Transparency Across the Supply Base
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
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: 21 Apr 2012

SAP America, Inc.

CPO Rising 2011 -- Innovative Ideas for the Decade Ahead
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This independent research report presents a comprehensive, industry-wide view into what is happening in the world of procurement today by drawing on the experience, performance and perspective of nearly 250 procurement executives.
Posted: 20 Apr 2012 | Published: 20 Apr 2012

SAP America, Inc.

Euro crisis: Key questions CEOs and CIOs should ask each other
sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com
ANALYST BRIEF: With a potential economic crisis looming in the Eurozone, Gartner offers a checklist of questions that CIOs and CEOs should ask each other.
Posted: 02 Apr 2012 | Published: 02 Apr 2012

ComputerWeekly.com

Reengineering the Foundation for B2B Information Exchange in the Supply Chain
sponsored by GT Nexus
WHITE PAPER: Cloud platforms represent a radical shift in how companies exchange information with one another across global supply chain networks. Read this white paper to learn how the cloud is enabling manufacturers and suppliers to become agile and more efficient than ever.
Posted: 27 Feb 2012 | Published: 27 Feb 2012

GT Nexus

Globalization and Global Trade Drive Renewed Focus on Supply Chain Visibility
sponsored by GT Nexus
WHITE PAPER: In this Aberdeen Group survey, learn how the increased number of suppliers, customers, carriers, and countries is changing the importance of collaboration between all parties in a global supply chain. Discover why companies are focusing heavily on increasing supply chain visibility and get tips on how to gain better insight into your supply chain.
Posted: 27 Feb 2012 | Published: 27 Feb 2012

GT Nexus

Become a More Demand-Driven Organization
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Today’s global supply chains are marked by lack of visibility and long decision-making times that make it difficult to plan and execute with the speed and precision required by today's volatile markets. This paper explains how to establish a highly collaborative, demand-driven planning process that will help you overcome these modern challenges.
Posted: 06 Feb 2012 | Published: 06 Feb 2012

SAP America, Inc.

Software Licensing and Subscription
sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com
ANALYST BRIEF: This research from Freeform Dynamics, based on a survey of end users,  identifies the challenges faced by IT departments and suppliers on software licensing, and offers advice to organisations on dealing with software licensing.
Posted: 05 Jan 2012 | Published: 05 Jan 2012

ComputerWeekly.com

Special report on EMC
sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com
ESSENTIAL GUIDE: This special eight-page indepent report from Computer Weekly, packed with graphs and diagrams, is essential reading for anyone doing business, or thinking of doing business with EMC.
Posted: 15 Nov 2011 | Published: 15 Nov 2011

ComputerWeekly.com

CW+: PA Consulting: Customer-supplier relationships in the cloud
sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com
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: 21 Oct 2011

ComputerWeekly.com

BI for the CPG Industry - Supply Chain Visibility Drives Performance
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: CPG companies are discovering that high product volume sales come at the expense of extreme data complexity. Companies struggle to maintain open lines of communication with retail customers and distributors trying to manage the flow of product. Learn how CPG companies deliver BI to business managers to better manage fluctuating product demand.
Posted: 05 Jan 2011 | Published: 05 Jan 2011

SAP America, Inc.

5 Ways ERP Can Help You Implement Lean
sponsored by Epicor Software Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Improve productivity and customer service with a lean approach to manufacturing. Read this white paper to learn how ERP works with lean to identify value and non-value components with your SAP system to give you a competitive edge.
Posted: 25 Apr 2007 | Published: 25 Apr 2007

Epicor Software Corporation
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SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT DEFINITION (continued): …  effective the processes between an enterprise and its customers. SRM includes both business practices and software and is part of the information flow component of supply chain management (SCM). SRM practices create a common frame of reference to enable effective communication between an enterprise and suppliers who may use quite different business practices and terminology. As a result, SRM increases the efficiency of processes associated with acquiring goods and services, managing inventory, and processing materials. According to proponents, the use of SRM software can lead to lower production … 
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