SupplyChain Magazine September 2017 | Page 111

SUPPLY CHAIN help our lines of business by becoming a business value enabler ,” he says .
Supplier partnerships Transparency and the mitigation of potential risks remain key objectives within SAP ’ s procurement organisation , which extends towards its relationship with its local , regional and global suppliers . “ Our suppliers have been with us for a long time and are trusted partners , bringing innovation and cutting-edge products , technologies and services to our doorstep ,” comments Deepak .
Increased collaboration through Ariba Business Network will only seek to strengthen these relationships and the development of new products and services . With an understanding of each parties strengths and challenges , SAP is able to deliver value for money through new technological innovations and remain efficient and transparent throughout its procurement services , whilst remaining competitive in the markets in which it operates .
SAP ’ s end-to-end solutions enable businesses to successful manage its risk and supplier information through one centralised platform . Clients are able to receive enhanced analytics , incorporating risk alerts , the delivery of supplier and performance management .
“ It ’ s about bringing market knowledge to the table ,” Deepak adds . “ SAP procurement is helping the lines of business of the company to run better and how to run simple .”
“ The company has always believed in pioneering in areas that it has expertise in . We ’ ve got a robust organisational structure which helps us drive strategic initiatives as well as operational efficiency .”
With focus on providing increased transparency and credibility , procurement teams will become adaptable to such technological shifts , where it will be essential for the industry to speak with not only suppliers and partners . SAP Ariba Utilised by over 2.5mn businesses ,
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