This article running on Purchasing.com is showing you that there are seven questions to ask yourself to be sure you limit your eRAs to initiatives that will yield the best results:
1. Is there enough competition?: Having adequate competition is probably the most important factor in running a successful electronic reverse auction. The more competitors there are working […]

Coupa Software recently announced the immediate availability of Coupa eProcurement Enterprise. Coupa Enterprise is built on the foundation of Coupa eProcurement Express, the open source project dedicated to both purchasing managers and company employees. The only solution designed for small and mid-size businesses, Coupa Enterprise delivers unprecedented usability for the three core elements of purchasing: […]

To help companies quickly develop a greener approach to sourcing and supply chain management with minimal investment, Ariba offers the following best practices:

Know where you stand
Have a plan
Have a single point of accountability
Market your progress internally and externally
Incorporate “green” into your existing sourcing and procurement processes
Communicate your goals and standards to your supplier community
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