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Supplier Relationship Management and Procurement: Driving Value Through Best Practices

Overview This white paper presents the results of a 2006 benchmarking study conducted by Americas' SAP Users' Group (ASUG) and SAP. The study identified four methods that the most effective sourcing and procurement organizations are using to drive down costs and improve operational efficiency. Those methods include:

Strategically managing supplier relationships
Implementing state-of-the-art technology
Outsourcing wiselyÂ—and sparingly
Adopting best practices

Download the report to learn more about sound procurement practices and how you can implement them in your organization.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	SAP	File Format	PDF
Date Published	August 2006	Downloads	9
Format	White Papers
Topics	ERP, Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Procurement - Purchasing, Resources Mgmt., ROI - TCO, Strategic Planning

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