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Procurement News

• This month Coupa announced the results of their Total Economic Impact study and revealed that Coupa customers realised an impressive 276% ROI over three years.
• Should CFOs upgrade an existing ERP or invest in a S2P platform? That’s the question posed by Procurement Magazine in this fascinating article.
• The new digital procurement platform for the public sector is on target to go live in February and is being set up under the Procurement Act, Cabinet Officer confirms. Find out more.
• Procurement Magazine reviewed the top 10 S2P Platforms earlier this month. Find out who made the grade.

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In this case study we share how this UK-based supermarket chain implemented class-leading spend management software and engaged in a comprehensive change management process to secure greater procurement efficiency, robust governance and enhanced forecasting.

Our P2P Solutions Architect, Luke Foster shares how digital transformation can support your risk management strategy, considering aspects such as supplier health and compliance and the importance of data management to facilitate informed decision making. Watch Now.

There can be a misconception that digital transformation projects are for enterprise level organisations only. In this short video, Delivery Director Matthew Hardaker explains why digital transformation is affordable and necessary for all organisations, and how it can support their business growth, enable them to adhere to industry regulations and access markets quicker.

Barkers News

Find out the latest news from Barkers

Barkers have partnered with Rossum, a leader in intelligent document processing, to offer organisations a unique opportunity to optimise their use of Coupa and streamline their procurement processes. The technology is a further example of Barkers’ commitment to enabling clients to maximise their procurement efficiencies through the power of technology. Find out more.

Barkers Delivery Director, Matthew Hardaker will be speaking at the Purchase to Pay Network webinar ‘Risk and Compliance: What Can Finance Leaders Expect in 2025’ on 14 November. Matt will be sharing his insight into why organisations will need to focus on digitising processes, better managing supply chain risk and optimising costs given anticipated turbulent times in 2025. Register Now.

Barkers are delighted to partner with Coupa to offer a free webinar dedicated to the midsize market on 4 December, exploring how business growth can be accelerated through a unified view of their supply chain and optimised spend. Register Now.

Procurement Events

We scan the sector for procurement events so you don't have to. Upcoming events include:

• 5 November - Procurex Wales
• 14 November - Risk and Compliance Webinar: What Can Finance Leaders Expect in 2025
• 19-20 November - CIPS Sustainable Procurement and Supply Summit
• 4 December - Midsize Matters Webinar: A Practical Approach for Growth