The latest magic quadrant for strategic sourcing technologies from
Gartner, Inc. is out. And Ariba, an SAP Company, is positioned as a
Leader with the highest placement for its ability to execute.
“Strategic sourcing provides the single greatest opportunity to impact
the cost, quality, and performance of the supply chain and is among the
quickest paths to improved performance and productivity. But it involves
more than just automating processes,” said Rachel Spasser, Senior Vice
President of Marketing, Ariba.
By combining cloud-based sourcing technology with access to the world’s
largest and most global business
network, Ariba’s cloud-based sourcing
solutions enable companies of all sizes, across industries and
geographies, discover one another and connect and collaborate more
efficiently and effectively than ever before.
“All companies want to negotiate best-value agreements and deliver
sustainable savings. And that requires a strategic sourcing environment
that is connected to a powerful supplier network and fueled by superior
cloud-based applications, expertise, and information,” Spasser
continued. “Ariba’s solutions are uniquely designed to help companies
create this environment and go beyond savings to improve their
performance, productivity, and ultimately, profits. We are pleased to be
recognized by Gartner for our ability to execute and completeness of
vision.”
About the Magic Quadrant
Gartner, Inc., Magic Quadrant for Strategic Sourcing Application Suites,
Deborah R. Wilson, et al, July 1, 2013. Gartner does not endorse any
vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and
does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the
highest ratings. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions
of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as
statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or
implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
About Ariba, an SAP Company
Ariba is the world’s business commerce network. Ariba combines
industry-leading cloud-based applications with the world's largest
web-based trading community to help companies discover and collaborate
with a global network of partners. Using the Ariba® Network,
businesses of all sizes can connect to their trading partners anywhere,
at any time from any application or device to buy, sell and manage their
cash more efficiently and effectively than ever before. Companies around
the world use the AribaNetwork to simplify inter-enterprise
commerce and enhance the results that they deliver. Join them at: www.ariba.com
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