Author: Dr. Marcell Vollmer, Ariba
Dr. Marcell Vollmer is Chief Digital Officer at Ariba
June 27, 2017
Until the 1990s, "procurement" referred almost exclusively to transactional aspects and tactical/operational functions. The purchasing departments were executive organs for covering the requirements of the business units: The aim was and still is to process their orders in a legally secure manner and in compliance with guidelines.
May 4, 2017
Digital transformation is revolutionizing every aspect of business, from operational processes to customer engagement. Like so much else, purchasing is now digital. There is no way back.