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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 wisely?and sparingly
  • Adopting best practices
Download the report to learn more about sound procurement practices and how you can implement them in your organization.

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Format:PDF
Date:Aug 2006
Pages:16

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