Top three features :

• Digital transformation

• End-to-end procurement operations

• AI and cloud-enabled

Founded in 1999 , GEP is a leading provider of strategy consulting , software , and managed services solutions for those in the procurement and supply chain industry . Part of GEP ’ s offerings to those in procurement is GEP Smart , a world leading S2P platform for both direct and indirect procurement that is utilised by organisations such as Walgreens Boots Alliance ’ s procurement function . With the help of AI and cloud technologies , GEP helps its customers to digitally transform their end-toend procurement operations .

GEP ’ s services include : spend analysis , savings tracking , sourcing , contract management , supplier management , and procure-to-pay ( P2P ).

Top three features :

• AI and automation

• Smart , end-to-end workflows

• Value creation

For more than 100 years , IBM has been innovating in the technology space . when it comes to procurement , the company helps those in the function accelerate their transformation with access to powerful data , insights and emerging technologies to enhance processes and generate greater value . IBM ’ s services include : source-to-pay ( S2P ), digital procurement , invoice to pay and analytics .

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