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What happens if a supplier crashes?

Procurement technology mitigates supplier risk

Over the years, procurement technology has enabled us to do a lot. Its ability to collect and crunch data has provided us insights we otherwise would not have. Today, bridged with eSourcing, supplier management, contract management and procure to pay, procurement has more potential than ever to impact the enterprise.

But CPOs and other purchasing leaders face a tough battle. To secure a budget for investing in vital procurement technology projects requires proof of impact. In addition to the perennial demand for realized savings, there are increasing supplier management burdens in the form of risk and regulatory compliance.

In this on-demand webinar with Forrester Research Vice President Duncan Jones, we look at the complete source-to-pay process and discuss how to:

Build a wider eProcurement application strategy by combining specific solutions with broader suites in your procurement technology roadmap like supplier management
Secure budget for vital eSourcing and ePurchasing software projects
Manage procurement projects that complement and enhance wider stakeholder needs
Understand the holistic procurement approach and recognize the metrics of progress

Whatever your needs, we’ll show you the importance of collaborating with your stakeholders and help define your vision and goals for your procurement IT needs — Register and watch now!

Webinar Title:

Building a Holistic Business Case for Procurement Technology

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Featuring:

Duncan Jones | Vice President and Principal Analyst, Forrester

Duncan contributes to Forrester’s offerings for Sourcing & Vendor Management Professionals. He is an expert on software licensing and helps clients understand the effect of technology changes on software contracts. He is also a leading expert on ePurchasing technologies, such as eProcurement, eSourcing, and electronic invoice presentment and payment (EIPP), and he advises clients on their application strategy in this area, how to make good choices between alternative solution providers, and how to get the best results from implementation.

Pierre-Marie Rallu | VP Presales NA, Symphony EYC

Pierre-Marie has experience working with multi-national companies in America and Europe. He has an extensive background in software, technical services, business optimization, supply chain, and ERP, in retail and warehouse sectors. Pierre-Marie earned a masters degree in supply chain management and an undergraduate engineering degree.

Constantine Limberakis | Director of Product Marketing, SpendHQ

A thought leader in the area of procurement and supply management, Constantine has over 20 years of experience, playing strategic roles in a wide spectrum of organizations related to consulting, product marketing, product development and market research. Throughout his career, he’s engaged business leaders and the broader analyst and technology community with strategic content, speaking engagements, research, webinars, and industry articles. Constantine is focused on analyzing technology business trends and promoting leading technology around procurement and supply management.

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