TECHNOLOGY
“This combination of best-of-breed providers unlocks agility and speed – and ultimately competitive advantage ”
MARK PERERA CEO , VIZIBL
Mark Perera , CEO of Vizibl “ Agility becomes even more important as procurement receives a wider mandate . While contract negotiations and cost savings remain staple responsibilities , procurement ’ s KPI portfolio is expanding fast , and businessas-usual won ’ t build a best-of-breed procurement organisation .
“ By favouring a best-of-breed approach , procurement organisations have the opportunity to implement digital platforms
developed during a time when an incredibly rich data and technology landscape is the norm . Now that open API capabilities are standard , they are able to cherry-pick to their exact requirements , easily integrating multiple small providers who excel in their area of expertise . This combination of bestof-breed providers unlocks agility and speed – and ultimately competitive advantage .”
Omer Abdullah , Co-Founder and Managing Director of The Smart Cube “ Digital procurement transformation can indeed become a competitive advantage , but it needs to be carefully considered if it is to transform procurement into a vehicle that not only manages costs but unleashes the potential of the supply base and market to significantly improve business performance .
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