and the capabilities that come along with that . For example , you can adjust the temperature of a conference suite according to the number of occupants . Big Data is helping us drive efficiencies here , and offer a customized experience for our employees .”
Looking at trends across the procurement panorama , Traskos is enthused by the way data accessible via user friendly dashboards is enabling category managers like Sultan Bajwa to make quick decisions on her team , both on wa tactical and strategic basis . “ All of the data provided via IoT sensors can lead us towards greater savings . For example , the ability to look at energy consumption by floor helps
us streamline processes and become more cost efficient .”
Sustainable procurement is a top priority for Dentsu Aegis Network in 2019 and beyond . “ We ’ re getting the message out there to make sure our suppliers understand how important it is ,” confirms Traskos . “ Source-to-Pay can help us set up the initial relationship . From the initial RFP , a supplier will see Dentsu ’ s statement on sustainable procurement , they see how much of the scoring is based on them having a verifiable sustainable procurement program within their organization , and how they should align with the UN SDGs ( United Nations Sustainable Development Goals ). Once they become
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