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Webinars

Please join us for the following upcoming webinars:

Benchmarking and Payables Performance Measurement

August 20 – Register >>

Supplier-Nominated Savings: Ask and You Can Receive,
with Sourcing Interests Group


September 1 – Register >>
Cost Savings in Spotlight
What's New?

The Carphone Warehouse Launches Spend Management Initiative with Ariba

Ariba Reports Results for Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2009

Ariba Recognized Among 100 Great Supply Chain Partners
Upcoming Events

Join us at an upcoming industry event!

Sept. 9: CIPS Supply Management Awards, London

Sept. 23 - 25:
Paystream's ePayables Summit, Charlotte, NC

Oct. 4 - 7: AFP Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA
Supply Watch

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Ariba SupplyWatch, a FREE quarterly category trend report providing the latest intelligence, trends and best practices for managing key categories in ever-changing market conditions.

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Next-Generation Spend Analysis: Beyond Commodity Classifications

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In This Issue: August 2009

Follow the Adventures of Spendman
Video: Next-Generation Spend Analysis
New PayStream Advisors Report: Electronic Invoice Management
Catch the Replay: Top 5 Categories to Source Now: European and North American Markets
Latest from Supply Excellence: CIT Collapse - What are your liquidity options?


Spendman!
Follow the Adventures of Spendman

What's one to do when tasked with cutting costs and increasing savings in an unpredictable world? Follow Spendman in his adventures as he battles the seemingly impossible challenges of managing spend in these difficult economic times, and learn the secrets behind his heroic deeds.

Read how Spendman saves the day and meets the impossible savings goals set by the CFO in The Quest for Visibility.

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Next Generation Spend Analysis
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Introducing Next-Generation Spend Analysis

No longer is spend analysis focused exclusively on what you are internally buying and from whom. Comprehensive analysis must go beyond basic internal spend visibility and reach into your supply base, as well as incorporate market knowledge provided through commodity indices and sourcing market benchmarks.

Take a moment to
watch this two-minute video that highlights next-generation spend analysis.

Download the corresponding white paper, Next-Generation Spend Analysis: Beyond Commodity Classifications.


New PayStream Advisors Report

Electronic Invoice Management: Your Passport to Paperfree Accounts Payable
  PayStream Advisors
Electronic Invoice Management: Your Passport to Paperfree Accounts Payable

Paperless invoicing has been a proven to cut costs and improve efficiencies in Accounts Payable departments. However, with the number of options available, such as Imaging, OCR, Workflow, EDI, and Supplier Portals, it can be an overwhelming task to find the best solution for your organization. This report, based on the survey results of over 300 Accounts Payable organizations, will help you define the next steps for achieving paperless accounts payable.

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Catch the Replays!

Did you miss the live event? Don’t worry; you can watch the replay anytime.

Companies all over the globe are facing new and exaggerated challenges as they cope with the recessionary economy. Hear Ariba’s global commodity experts provide current pricing information on core direct and indirect categories that organizations should be sourcing today.

Top 5 Categories to Source Now: European Market Top 5 Categories to Source Now: North American Market
Top 5 Categories to Source Now: North American Market Top 5 Categories to Source Now: North American Market
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SupplyExcellence.com LogoCIT Collapse: What are your liquidity options?

CIT's financial troubles have introduced additional financial risks into many links in the supply chain. The WSJ outlined some of the alternative funding options for businesses, but frankly some of their advice fell a bit flat. Our resident supply chain finance expert Drew Hofler discusses the situation and outlines the options in these videos:

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