Ariba: Spend Visibility: Beyond the Data to Bottom-Line Savings

ariba — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 09:12:22 +0100

The question of the value of spend visibility initiatives for enterprises in today's competitive, global economy is no longer in doubt. Numerous organizations in virtually all industries and geographies have turbo-charged their sourcing initiatives, traced directly back to gaining deep visibility into their spend. But spend visibility is no longer simply having insight into top suppliers and commodities. Spend visibility today goes much deeper—beyond the data to results-driven analysis and bottom-line savings. Is your company a best-in-class organization enjoying these benefits today?

Ariba: Spend Visibility: A Guide to Effective Program Design

ariba — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 09:03:13 +0100

Key Takeaways

• To maximize value from any solution, visibility should extend into spend, processes and performance.
• There are many approaches to gaining visibility, none of which should be considered best practice for all companies. Every company has unique needs and conditions that determine the best approach.
• The approach selected can greatly affect the level of success and must be carefully considered.
• The ongoing nature of spend visibility means that companies need to develop an open, collaborative relationship with a solution