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Best Practices in eCatalog Management sponsored by Ariba, Inc. WHITE PAPER: At the heart of procurement systems is a catalog. Even in environments lacking automation, requisitioners consult a hard copy or customer service reps use a catalog at the other end of a phone line. Getting everyone to use the correct catalog from a preferred vendor at the contracted price will ensure that negotiated savings are actually realized. Posted: 11 Jun 2010 \| Published: 11 Jun 2010 TOPICS: Cataloging (Information Management) \| eBusiness \| eBusiness Software \| eProcurement \| ERP \| ERP Software \| Information Management \| Information Security \| Manufacturing Industry \| Manufacturing Systems \| Supplier Management

E-Procurement Usability: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly sponsored by Simplifying-IT WHITE PAPER: A costly, complicated migration to a best-of-breed e-Procurement platform is not the only way to achieve a consumer-friendly user interface (UI) and ensure user adoption. Read this paper to discover a cost-effective alternative that allows SAP ERP users to leverage their existing infrastructure to achieve e-Procurement adoption. Posted: 09 Jan 2012 \| Published: 31 Jul 2010 TOPICS: eProcurement \| ERP \| ERP Software \| Procurement \| SAP (Product) \| Supplier Relationship Management \| Supply Chain Execution \| Supply Chain Software \| User Experience \| User Interfaces	All resources sponsored by Simplifying-IT

Usability and Compliance: The Carrots and Sticks that Drive E-Procurement Success sponsored by Simplifying-IT WHITE PAPER: Enhancing usability is the key to getting beyond tacit user acceptance of an e-Procurement system to the full adoption and compliance that yields cost reduction and full ROI. Read this paper to learn the full compliance strategies that best-in-class organizations are using for their e-Procurement implementations. Posted: 09 Jan 2012 \| Published: 06 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Compliance Best Practices \| eProcurement \| ERP \| ERP Software \| Order Management Systems \| Procurement \| SAP (Product) \| Supplier Relationship Management \| Supply Chain Management \| User Interfaces	All resources sponsored by Simplifying-IT

Overcoming the Challenges of Green Procurement through eProcurement sponsored by Dimension Data Global WHITE PAPER: This eBook discusses nine eProcurement best practices. It also demonstrates how they will help you reduce environmental waste while implementing and managing your Green purchasing program. Posted: 30 Sep 2008 \| Published: 26 Sep 2008 TOPICS: Benefits \| Best Practices \| CRM \| eProcurement \| ERP \| Internal Controls \| Supplier Management \| Systems Integration \| Training

PECOS Product Features Guide sponsored by elcom inc. WHITE PAPER: Take a look at this informative white paper to gain insight into an innovative solution designed to simplify the publishing and management of supplier content and seamlessly connect to buyers. Posted: 27 Nov 2013 \| Published: 27 Nov 2013 TOPICS: Content Management \| Data Governance \| eCommerce \| eProcurement \| ERP	All resources sponsored by elcom inc.

Behavior-Driven Development and BRMS sponsored by Red Hat WHITE PAPER: Test-driven development (TDD), behavior-driven development (BDD), and domain-driven development (DDD) comprise an approach to BRMS development ensuring predictable and productive processes. In this white paper, learn how development teams can deliver products faster and keep pace with the demands of our rapid global marketplace. Posted: 04 Apr 2014 \| Published: 04 Apr 2014 TOPICS: Business Process Automation \| Business Process Management \| Business Process Management Software \| Business Processes

Big Data in Big Companies sponsored by Red Hat WHITE PAPER: Explore the following white paper to join analytics pioneer, Tom Davenport, as he reveals the findings of how big data fits into the data and analytics infrastructure of 20 large organizations. Find out how these companies are handling big data, the tools and skill sets used to maximize ROI, and what the future holds with analytics 3.0. Posted: 17 Apr 2014 \| Published: 21 Apr 2014 TOPICS: Application Development \| Business Process Management \| Business Process Management Software \| Business Processes \| Open Source \| Open Source Software \| Software Development Tools

Leading Educational Publisher Asks IIS to Re-Engineer the IT Backbone of the Order-To-Cash System sponsored by IIS Technology WHITE PAPER: This case study reveals how a leading educational publisher architected an order-to-cash (OTC) system capable of handling the demands of high order volumes and business growth. Posted: 12 Nov 2013 \| Published: 12 Nov 2013 TOPICS: Accounting \| Accounting Software \| Financial Applications Software \| Financial Management \| Financial Reporting \| Financial Systems \| Financing \| Order Management Systems \| Procurement \| Sales \| Sales Order Management \| Sales Orders

Chief Procurement Officer Study: Improving competitive advantage through procurement excellence sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Approached correctly, procurement can be essential for driving value and competitive advantage. This guide reveals the results of a survey of 1,128 chief procurement officers (CPOs) regarding the key strategies that separate high-performing procurement organizations from the pack. Posted: 14 Nov 2013 \| Published: 31 May 2013 TOPICS: Analytic Applications Software \| Business Intelligence \| Business Management \| Business Performance Management \| Financial Management \| Financial Services \| Financial Systems \| Procurement

JBoss Enterprise BRMS Compared to IBM Operational Decision Manager and IBM Business Process Manager Standard sponsored by Red Hat WHITE PAPER: An evolution is currently taking place regarding business process management (BPM). The resources used to create business solutions are also evolving. Access this white paper today to learn just how – and better understand the importance of creating business solutions with less variability, improved accuracy, and greater environmental awareness. Posted: 04 Dec 2013 \| Published: 31 Jan 2013 TOPICS: Business Process Automation \| Business Process Management \| Business Processes \| Data Integration