Establishing Source to Pay content goals is critical to benefits realization when implementing a Source to Pay system. As system usage is largely correlated with content, this needs to be something you think about up front. As an example, one of the assumptions behind benefits realization for a purchasing/buying module is that once you on-board […]
Procurement is a maturing profession and cannot be the bottleneck in an organization if it is to be taken seriously. Unlike engineering, medicine, accounting or law, there is no overarching regulatory body that oversees the work of procurement professionals. A buyer doesn’t require a special ring or degree to practice the procurement profession. Companies can […]
By negotiating the best contract terms with your supplier for a long-term contract, you may be increasing your company’s costs. But how can that be? The Buyer Wants the Best Price All things being equal, a buyer will optimize the price being paid for goods and services. To their credit, buyers can get incredibly creative […]
Note: This post is the second in a two-part series covering the SAP Ariba Live 2019 general sessions. For my analysis of day 1, see Ariba Live 2019 Conference Summary, Day 1. ——— For the day 2 general session at SAP Ariba Live 2019, the format resembled that of day 1. The Ariba Network was […]
SAP Ariba is holding their yearly conference in Austin, Texas this year where they will be update customers, prospects, network suppliers and partners alike on the current state of their application portfolio and their strategic focus for the next year. I unfortunately couldn’t attend the event in person this year but did take the time […]