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“Source-to-Pay ’ s spend analytics is going to help the team leapfrog to another level where we can provide our internal client base with recommendations and opportunities to save ”
— Sabrina Traskos , Senior Vice President , Procurement , Dentsu Aegis Network
a supplier , we communicate on how our sustainability program is progressing , and more specifics on what we require within the various categories . The communication must occur on a regular basis to build a community in tune with our objectives and further the SDGs .”
While Traskos notes that all procurement organizations are focused on savings targets , continuous monitoring via data now allows for a more nuanced approach able to identify areas for acceleration to meet the organization ’ s goals . “ Our center of excellence , led by Alex Love , pays really close attention to savings and trying to help different business units achieve their objectives ,” she maintains . “ Source-to-Pay will provide a big lift for us but we don ’ t want to underestimate the change management that ’ s involved .”
Allied to its financial and sustainability goals for procurement , Traskos is keen to encourage communication across the business around reducing its carbon footprint . “ For travel and ex-
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