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THE CHANGING SHAPE OF PROCUREMENT
The-changing-shape-of-procurement explores how procurement is transforming into a strategic business partner powered by digital technologies, automation, and data-led decision making. The white paper outlines the “Next Generation Procurement” model, showing how organizations can unlock greater value, innovation, and growth by repositioning procurement beyond traditional sourcing and cost management.
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A SILK PURSE FROM A SOW’S EAR
a-silk-purse-from-a-sows-ear demonstrates how organizations can unlock substantial profitability by strategically managing indirect spend rather than focusing solely on revenue growth. Drawing on extensive analysis across industries, the report shows how modern procurement capabilities and data-driven decision-making can convert overlooked cost-saving opportunities into measurable business value.
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The Structural Shifts Redefining Procurement in 2026
The infosys-portland-2026-procurement-trends identifies ten major trends reshaping procurement, from AI-enabled workflows and digital trust to supply chain resilience and strategic supplier partnerships. It provides a forward-looking roadmap for procurement leaders seeking to strengthen continuity, governance, and value creation amid increasing volatility and technological change.
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Delivering value in the age of AI and uncertainty
Procurement leaders in industrial manufacturing are navigating a rapidly changing environment where cost management alone is no longer enough, requiring greater focus on resilience, sustainability, and supply chain visibility. This benchmark reveals how top-performing organizations are leveraging AI, stronger decision-making frameworks, and more adaptable operating models to deliver value in an era of uncertainty.
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The Next Steps for AI: From Individual Productivity to Enterprise Value
This HBR Analytic Services report, sponsored by Appian, explores why many organizations struggle to realize enterprise-scale value from AI despite widespread adoption and identifies the organizational, process, and governance changes required to close that gap. The research finds that embedding AI directly into workflows and orchestrating processes across systems are critical steps for transforming AI…
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IDC Study: The Business Value of Appian
Appian is a unified process automation platform that combines AI, workflow orchestration, data integration, and low-code development to help organizations streamline operations and accelerate digital transformation. IDC found that Appian customers achieved significant business value through faster process innovation, improved efficiency, stronger compliance, and measurable financial returns across industries including financial services, insurance, government, and…
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SmartRecruiters and SAP SuccessFactors recruiting: what HR leaders need to know
SAP’s acquisition of SmartRecruiters is a signal about where AI in recruiting is heading. For HR leaders already running SAP SuccessFactors, understanding what this means for your talent acquisition strategy is urgent, practical business. A major platform acquisition is never just a business deal. When SAP acquires an AI-native recruiting platform to its portfolio, it…
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Why Would You Combine SAP BTP and Neptune DXP? | One-pager
Discover how you can easily digitize your SAP processes by combining SAP BTP and Neptune DXP together! See all the ways we can help make your app development easier.
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SAP Simplified for IT Leaders | Whitepaper
IT leaders explore this whitepaper to discover how low-code simplifies app development for your digitalization journey.
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Replacing SAP BPC: How to build an AI-powered finance team
The transition to AI-driven solutions in enterprise performance management represents a crucial advancement for finance teams, particularly for those using or considering alternatives to SAP’s BPC software, as selecting the right solution is vital for aligning with future growth and operational objectives.
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