SDCExec Podcast » SDCExec http://www.sdcexec.com/interactive Intelligence for the Sourcing, Procurement, Logistics, Operations & Demand Management Leader. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:45:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 en © webmanager@cygnusinteractive.com () webmanager@cygnusinteractive.com Intelligence for the Sourcing, Procurement, Logistics, Operations Demand Management Leader. webmanager@cygnusinteractive.com No no http://www.sdcexec.com/interactive/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg SDCExec Podcast http://www.sdcexec.com/interactive 144 144 2008 Priorities and Challenges in Spend Management http://www.sdcexec.com/interactive/2008/03/04/2008_priorities_and_challenges_in_spend_management/ http://www.sdcexec.com/interactive/2008/03/04/2008_priorities_and_challenges_in_spend_management/#comments Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:42:53 +0000 sdcexec http://www.sdcexec.com/interactive/2008/03/04/2008_priorities_and_challenges_in_spend_management/ Ariba Sponsored by Ariba.
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Delivering measurable results. Increasing spend visibility. Extending functional and geographical coverage for spend management. These are just a few of the challenges facing procurement managers and executives in the year ahead. In this podcast, spend management industry veteran Hari Candadai with Ariba discusses the results of recent research into the top-of-mind priorities among procurement professionals around the globe. Learn about best-in-class approaches to demonstrating the impact of spend management to corporate leadership, increasing user adoption, leveraging spend data and more.

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]]> http://www.sdcexec.com/interactive/2008/03/04/2008_priorities_and_challenges_in_spend_management/feed/ Meeting the Promise of the Perfect Order http://www.sdcexec.com/interactive/2007/12/03/meeting_the_promise_the_perfect_order/ http://www.sdcexec.com/interactive/2007/12/03/meeting_the_promise_the_perfect_order/#comments Mon, 03 Dec 2007 22:23:17 +0000 sdcexec http://www.sdcexec.com/interactive/2007/12/03/meeting_the_promise_the_perfect_order/ Sterling Commerce Sponsored by Sterling Commerce
Click here to access Ray Wang’s report on the Perfect Order.

Companies are using “perfect order” to measure supply chain performance and order management cycle effectiveness. But what is a “perfect order,” how do you measure it, and how do you achieve it? In this podcast, Ray Wang, principal analyst with Forrester Research, discusses his recent study on the roadmap to the perfect order, covering the benefits and challenges of meeting the promise of the perfect order, as well as the role of technology in achieving the perfect order.

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]]> http://www.sdcexec.com/interactive/2007/12/03/meeting_the_promise_the_perfect_order/feed/ 00:01:01 Sponsored by Sterling Commerce Click here to access Ray Wang's report on the Perfect Order. Companies are using "perfect order" to measure supply chain performance and order ... Sponsored by Sterling Commerce Click here to access Ray Wang's report on the Perfect Order. Companies are using "perfect order" to measure supply chain performance and order management cycle effectiveness. But what is a "perfect order," how do you measure it, and how do you achieve it? In this podcast, Ray Wang, principal analyst with Forrester Research, discusses his recent study on the roadmap to the perfect order, covering the benefits and challenges of meeting the promise of the perfect order, as well as the role of technology in achieving the perfect order. Click the Play button in the upper-right corner to listen. SDCExec webmanager@cygnusinteractive.com no No The New Face of Travel Procurement http://www.sdcexec.com/interactive/2007/10/16/the_new_face_of_travel_procurement/ http://www.sdcexec.com/interactive/2007/10/16/the_new_face_of_travel_procurement/#comments Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:04:40 +0000 sdcexec http://www.sdcexec.com/interactive/2007/10/16/the_new_face_of_travel_procurement/ Ariba Sponsored by Ariba.
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Long left to the goodwill and trustworthiness of individual employees, and varying levels of oversight by supervisors and travel managers, T&E remains a bastion of maverick spending. But a new breed of solutions has emerged that is helping to drive change. Learn more about how end-to-end spend management solutions are changing the face of travel procurement in this conversation with travel procurement guru Charles Brossman.

 

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]]> http://www.sdcexec.com/interactive/2007/10/16/the_new_face_of_travel_procurement/feed/ 00:01:01 Sponsored by Ariba. Click here to learn more about the new face of travel procurement Long left to the goodwill and trustworthiness of individual employees, and ... Sponsored by Ariba. Click here to learn more about the new face of travel procurement Long left to the goodwill and trustworthiness of individual employees, and varying levels of oversight by supervisors and travel managers, TE remains a bastion of maverick spending. But a new breed of solutions has emerged that is helping to drive change. Learn more about how end-to-end spend management solutions are changing the face of travel procurement in this conversation with travel procurement guru Charles Brossman. nbsp; Click the Play button in the upper-right corner to listen. SDCExec webmanager@cygnusinteractive.com no No Response Management - Interview with Steve Hochman, AMR Research http://www.sdcexec.com/interactive/2007/09/26/response_management-interview_with_steve_hochman_amr_research/ http://www.sdcexec.com/interactive/2007/09/26/response_management-interview_with_steve_hochman_amr_research/#comments Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:04:16 +0000 sdcexec http://www.sdcexec.com/interactive/2007/09/26/20/ Kinaxis Sponsored by Kinaxis.
Click here for free access AMR Research’s recent report on Response Management
Randy Littleson
Steve Hochman  
Closed-loop planning and execution are being replaced by a new generation of supply chain software as manufacturers turn to Response Management solutions to gain competitive advantage. In this podcast, Steve Hochman, Research Director for Supply Chain at AMR Research, discusses the results of his recent research into Response Management, who needs Response Management, and what types of benefits companies are already seeing from using these solutions. Also, Randy Littleson with Kinaxis talks about the growing adoption of Response Management solutions.

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]]> http://www.sdcexec.com/interactive/2007/09/26/response_management-interview_with_steve_hochman_amr_research/feed/ 00:01:01 Sponsored by Kinaxis. Click here for free access AMR Research's recent report on Response Management nbsp; Closed-loop planning and execution are being replaced by a new generation ... Sponsored by Kinaxis. Click here for free access AMR Research's recent report on Response Management nbsp; Closed-loop planning and execution are being replaced by a new generation of supply chain software as manufacturers turn to Response Management solutions to gain competitive advantage. In this podcast, Steve Hochman, Research Director for Supply Chain at AMR Research, discusses the results of his recent research into Response Management, who needs Response Management, and what types of benefits companies are already seeing from using these solutions. Also, Randy Littleson with Kinaxis talks about the growing adoption of Response Management solutions. Click the Play button in the upper-right corner to listen. SDCExec webmanager@cygnusinteractive.com no No Top 10 Tips for Greening Your Supply Chain http://www.sdcexec.com/interactive/2007/09/17/top_10_tips_for_greening_your_supply_chain/ http://www.sdcexec.com/interactive/2007/09/17/top_10_tips_for_greening_your_supply_chain/#comments Mon, 17 Sep 2007 19:53:45 +0000 sdcexec http://www.sdcexec.com/interactive/2007/09/17/top_10_tips_for_greening_your_supply_chain/ Ariba Sponsored by Ariba.
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With companies eager to adapt to a new era of customer needs, regulations and competitive realities, green sourcing has become tantamount to ensuring that goods and services maintain high environmental standards while maximizing revenue potential. To help companies quickly develop a greener approach to sourcing and supply chain management with minimal investment, Ariba offers ten best practices.

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]]> http://www.sdcexec.com/interactive/2007/09/17/top_10_tips_for_greening_your_supply_chain/feed/ 00:01:01 Sponsored by Ariba. Access the full Top 10 Tips report here With companies eager to adapt to a new era of customer needs, regulations and competitive ... Sponsored by Ariba. Access the full Top 10 Tips report here With companies eager to adapt to a new era of customer needs, regulations and competitive realities, green sourcing has become tantamount to ensuring that goods and services maintain high environmental standards while maximizing revenue potential. To help companies quickly develop a greener approach to sourcing and supply chain management with minimal investment, Ariba offers ten best practices. Click the Play button in the upper-right corner to listen. SDCExec webmanager@cygnusinteractive.com no No CFOs’ Views on Procurement - Information, Risk and Money http://www.sdcexec.com/interactive/2007/06/25/cfos%e2%80%99-views-on-procurement-%e2%80%93-information-risk-and-money/ http://www.sdcexec.com/interactive/2007/06/25/cfos%e2%80%99-views-on-procurement-%e2%80%93-information-risk-and-money/#comments Mon, 25 Jun 2007 08:35:07 +0000 sdcexec http://www.sdcexec.com/interactive/2007/06/25/cfos%e2%80%99-views-on-procurement-%e2%80%93-information-risk-and-money/ Ariba Sponsored by Ariba.
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Kevin Costello

The battle to control costs is about more than saving money. It’s about improving performance. And leading procurement organizations recognize that in order to succeed, they must enlist a new ally: finance. In this podcast, Paul Tong, Senior Product Manager, Ariba, discusses the results of a recent survey conducted by CFO Research Services which shows that a majority of finance executives consider procurement a key partner in driving improved cost management, business unit decision making and planning, budgeting and forecasting.

 

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]]> http://www.sdcexec.com/interactive/2007/06/25/cfos%e2%80%99-views-on-procurement-%e2%80%93-information-risk-and-money/feed/ 00:01:01 Sponsored by Ariba. Click here for more on our CFOsrsquo; Views on Procurement ndash; Information, Risk and Money topics and free downloads The battle to control ... Sponsored by Ariba. Click here for more on our CFOsrsquo; Views on Procurement ndash; Information, Risk and Money topics and free downloads The battle to control costs is about more than saving money. Itrsquo;s about improving performance. And leading procurement organizations recognize that in order to succeed, they must enlist a new ally: finance. In this podcast, Paul Tong, Senior Product Manager, Ariba, discusses the results of a recent survey conducted by CFO Research Services which shows that a majority of finance executives consider procurement a key partner in driving improved cost management, business unit decision making and planning, budgeting and forecasting. nbsp; Click the Play button in the upper-right corner to listen. SDCExec webmanager@cygnusinteractive.com no No Supply Management 2.0: Skills, Strategies, and Technologies for the New Era of Global Supply http://www.sdcexec.com/interactive/2007/03/15/spend-management-20/ http://www.sdcexec.com/interactive/2007/03/15/spend-management-20/#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2007 18:53:02 +0000 sdcexec http://www.sdcexec.com/interactive/2007/03/15/market-dynamics/ procuri

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Pat Furey

In this podcast we asked Tim Minahan, SVP Global Marketing at Procuri to reflect on the market dynamics that have forced supply management to the top of the corporate agenda, how supply management has matured as a discipline in recent years, and what skills, structures, and systems will be required for sustained supply management success in the future.

 

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]]> http://www.sdcexec.com/interactive/2007/03/15/spend-management-20/feed/ 00:01:01 Sponsored by procuri. Click here for more Supply Management reports, resources, and downloads In this podcast we asked Tim Minahan, SVP Global Marketing at Procuri to reflect ... Sponsored by procuri. Click here for more Supply Management reports, resources, and downloads In this podcast we asked Tim Minahan, SVP Global Marketing at Procuri to reflect on the market dynamics that have forced supply management to the top of the corporate agenda, how supply management has matured as a discipline in recent years, and what skills, structures, and systems will be required for sustained supply management success in the future. nbsp; Click the Play button to listen. SDCExec webmanager@cygnusinteractive.com no No Strategies for Leveraging 2007 Pricing Trends: Best Practices in Procurement and Spend Management http://www.sdcexec.com/interactive/2007/03/05/strategies-for-leveraging-2007-pricing-trends/ http://www.sdcexec.com/interactive/2007/03/05/strategies-for-leveraging-2007-pricing-trends/#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2007 19:12:53 +0000 sdcexec http://www.sdcexec.com/interactive/2007/03/05/strategies-for-leveraging-2007-pricing-trends/ Ariba

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Click here to access Ariba SupplyWatch, a comprehensive guide to the industry’s hottest commodity and spend management trends

Pat Furey

Pricing trends in key categories this year could have a significant impact on your company’s bottom line . How will you optimize your sourcing strategies to minimize that impact? In this podcast, Pat Furey, a senior commodity manager and analyst with global spend management solutions and services provider Ariba, discusses 2007 pricing trends for several key categories that Ariba’s Global Services Organization tracks and manages for companies around the world and outlines best practices for translating this market intelligence into a strategy for managing mission-critical spend categories and driving spend management results.

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]]> http://www.sdcexec.com/interactive/2007/03/05/strategies-for-leveraging-2007-pricing-trends/feed/ 00:01:01 Sponsored by Ariba. Click here to access Ariba SupplyWatch, a comprehensive guide to the industry's hottest commodity and spend management trends Pricing trends in key categories this ... Sponsored by Ariba. Click here to access Ariba SupplyWatch, a comprehensive guide to the industry's hottest commodity and spend management trends Pricing trends in key categories this year could have a significant impact on your company's bottom line . How will you optimize your sourcing strategies to minimize that impact? In this podcast, Pat Furey, a senior commodity manager and analyst with global spend management solutions and services provider Ariba, discusses 2007 pricing trends for several key categories that Ariba's Global Services Organization tracks and manages for companies around the world and outlines best practices for translating this market intelligence into a strategy for managing mission-critical spend categories and driving spend management results. Click the Play button to listen. SDCExec webmanager@cygnusinteractive.com no No Procurement’s Unfinished Business http://www.sdcexec.com/interactive/2006/10/30/procurements-unfinished-business/ http://www.sdcexec.com/interactive/2006/10/30/procurements-unfinished-business/#comments Mon, 30 Oct 2006 15:41:12 +0000 sdcexec http://dev.sdcexec.com/interactive/2006/10/30/procurements-unfinished-business/ Ariba Sponsored by Ariba.
Click here for more on our thought leadership series topics and free downloads

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Kevin CostelloIn this podcast, spend management industry veteran Kevin Costello discusses the next evolution of spend management and three critical areas where Procurement must elevate its game.

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]]> http://www.sdcexec.com/interactive/2006/10/30/procurements-unfinished-business/feed/ 00:01:01 Sponsored by Ariba. Click here for more on our thought leadership series topics and free downloads In this podcast, spend management industry veteran Kevin Costello discusses ... Sponsored by Ariba. Click here for more on our thought leadership series topics and free downloads In this podcast, spend management industry veteran Kevin Costello discusses the next evolution of spend management and three critical areas where Procurement must elevate its game. Click the Play button in the upper-right corner to listen. SDCExec webmanager@cygnusinteractive.com no No