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SAP Ariba Live Heads Down Under
Procurement in Asia is about to get awesome. Following sold-out events
in the United States and Europe, SAP
Ariba Live is headed for Australia. The premiere global commerce
conference will make its third and final stop this year at the ICC
Sydney August 22-23.
"Asia is in the midst of a significant transformation. Digital
technologies are enabling innovation that is fueling disruption and
redefining entire industries, and companies across the region are fast
embracing them," said Ben Redwine, General Manager, SAP (News - Alert) Ariba, Asia
Pacific Japan. "SAP Ariba Live is a unique event where companies can
explore the latest trends and learn to leverage them to transform their
operations, create business advantage and drive positive social change."
The Power of Purpose
All businesses want to do well. But they also want to do good. And
procurement can play a critical role in making this happen. Beyond just
saving money, procurement has the power to help improve lives.
Leveraging business networks for instance, they can gain insights and
transparency across the supply chain that enables them to detect and
eradicate slavery. Ensure that fair wages are being paid and stamp out
poverty. And create opportunities for diverse suppliers to eliminate
inequality.
As an athlete, Cathy Freeman, Australian Indigenous Olympic champion,
winner of the gold medal in the 400 meter at the 2000 Olympic Games in
Sydney and proud Kuku Yalanji woman, was on a mission to win. But she
has always understood the power of purpose and serving a higher cause.
Today, Ms. Freeman concentrates her time on making a difference with
others through the Cathy Freeman Foundation, which is dedicated to
helping Australia's Indigenous children experience their potential in
school and beyond.
And she will be among the blue-chip roster of speakers at SAP Ariba
Live. Ms. Freeman will take the mainstage for a fireside chat to talk
about her foundation and the power of purpose.
Making Procurement Awesome
Executives and practitioners from across procurement, supply chain,
finance, IT, sales and marketing are lining up to attend the two-day
forum where they will discover how they can tap into business networks
and the cloud-based applications underlying them to discover, connect
an collaborate with a global network of partners more efficiently and
effectively than ever before.
The event will feature leading companies from Australia and beyond who
will share their insights and strategies for successful digital
transformations, including:
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Coca-Cola Amatil
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DuluxGroup
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Fortescue Metals Group
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Muru Office Supplies
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Compass (News - Alert) Group
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Bunzl
Attendees will also get a view into emerging technologies such as
artificial intelligence, machine learning, the Internet of Things and
blockchain and the impact they will have on the function going forward.
From informative keynotes and more than 65 practitioner-led breakout
sessions to informal networking opportunities, there's something for
everyone at SAP Ariba Live. Registration for the can't-miss event is
open today. To reserve your place, visit www.aribalive.com.
About SAP Ariba
SAP Ariba is how companies connect to get business done. On the Ariba
Network, buyers and suppliers from more than 2.8 million companies and
190 countries discover new opportunities, collaborate on transactions
and grow their relationships. Buyers can manage the entire purchasing
process, while controlling spending, finding new sources of savings and
building a healthy supply chain. And suppliers can connect with
profitable customers and efficiently scale existing relationships -
simplifying sales cycles and improving cash control along the way. The
result is a dynamic, digital marketplace, where nearly $1 trillion in
commerce gets done every year. To learn more about SAP Ariba, visit 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 approximately 355,000 customers to
operate profitably, adapt continuously, and grow sustainably. For more
information, visit www.sap.com.
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