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Ariba Named to Supply & Demand Chain Executive Top 100 for 10th Consecutive Year
For the tenth year in a row, Ariba,
an SAP
company, has been named to the Supply & Demand Chain Executive
Top 100, an annual list that spotlights successful and innovative
procurement transformation projects that deliver bottom-line value to
enterprises across a range of supply chain functions. This year, Ariba
was recognized for helping companies to drive a connected, efficient and
collaborative procurement process - from sourcing and orders through
invoice and payment - through the Ariba®
Network and the cloud-based applications on it.
"The Supply Chain 100 awards recognize companies that are driving the
future of supply chain activities and leveraging technology to transform
procurement processes," said Barry Hochfelder, Executive Editor of Supply
& Demand Chain Executive. "The supply chain projects featured in
this awards program serve as a roadmap for new opportunities to drive
operational success."
Ariba was specifically called out for its work with Konica
Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc., which has implemented a
range of Ariba solutions to drive a next-generation process for managing
its spend and suppliers.
"Innovation, technology and improving customer experience form the basis
of everything we do at Konica Minolta (News - Alert)," said John Thielke, Chief
Financial Officer, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. "Cloud
and business networks are among the most innovative technologies of our
day, and in embracing them, we have been able to transform procurement
into an automated, efficient and collaborative process that enables us
to improve our productivit and performance and ultimately, better serve
our customers."
With more than 1.8 million connected companies in 190 countries
transacting over $750 billion in commerce on an annual basis, the Ariba
Network is the world's largest, most global business-to-business trading
platform. Using the network, companies of all sizes can connect to their
trading partners anywhere, at any time from any application or device to
buy, sell and manage their cash more efficiently and effectively than
ever before.
"Procurement is fast becoming a platform for value creation. And aided
by business networks, it will continue to transform and add strategic
value beyond cost reductions and processes efficiencies," said Alex
Atzberger, President, Ariba. "We are pleased to be working with
innovative companies like Konica Minolta who are leading this transition
and to once again be recognized by Supply & Demand Chain Executive for
our efforts."
About Supply & Demand Chain Executive
Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the executive's user manual for
successful supply and demand chain transformation, utilizing
hard-hitting analysis, viewpoints and unbiased case studies to steer
executives and supply management professionals through the complicated,
yet critical, world of supply and demand chain enablement to gain
competitive advantage. On the Web: www.SDCExec.com.
About Ariba, an SAP (News - Alert) Company
Ariba is the world's business commerce network. Ariba combines
industry-leading cloud-based applications with the world's largest
web-based trading community to help companies discover and collaborate
with a global network of partners. Using the Ariba® Network,
businesses of all sizes can connect to their trading partners anywhere,
at any time from any application or device to buy, sell and manage their
cash more efficiently and effectively than ever before. Companies around
the world use the Ariba Network to simplify inter-enterprise
commerce and enhance the results that they deliver. Join them at: www.ariba.com
About SAP
As market leader in enterprise application software, SAP (NYSE: SAP)
helps companies of all sizes and industries run better. From back office
to boardroom, warehouse to storefront, desktop to mobile device - SAP
empowers people and organizations to work together more efficiently and
use business insight more effectively to stay ahead of the competition.
SAP applications and services enable more than 291,000 customers to
operate profitably, adapt continuously, and grow sustainably. For more
information, visit www.sap.com.
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