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Ariba Spend Management for the Public Sector

Overview Ariba Spend Management enables public sector users to automate and expedite all their sourcing and procurement activities. Integration of analysis, sourcing, supplier selection, contract management, purchasing, and invoicing procedures into a spend management system makes the entire purchasing process more efficient. Whether sourcing or purchasing items such as information technology, research equipment, contracting services, or office supplies, the Ariba solution enables public sector organizations to realize significant process efficiencies, drive compliance to contract terms and reduce costs.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Ariba	File Format	PDF
Date Published	December 2004	Downloads	15
Format	White Papers
Topics	Procurement and Sourcing, Cost Control - Risk Mgmt.

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