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Spend Analysis: Pulling Back the Cover on Savings
sponsored by SAP America Inc
 | Analyst Report: | Posted: 05 Nov 2009
| | Published: | 01 Oct 2008 | |
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As the key findings in this report will show, developing or enhancing a spend analysis program and closing process gaps to ensure tight linkage to the sourcing process are straightforward and practical ways to attain greater savings and deliver greater value in this period of uncertainty and strict budgets.
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Support Global Expansion with Trade and Financial Compliance
sponsored by SAP America Inc
| Analyst Brief: | Posted: 05 Nov 2009
| | Published: | 05 Nov 2009 | |
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The SAP BusinessObjects Electronic Invoicing for Brazil (SAP BusinessObjects Nota Fiscal Eletronica) application helps companies that do business in Brazil meet digital invoice regulations. The application enables automated, certified, and secure communication with government systems at the state and federal level.
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Six Mistakes Companies are Making Today and How You Can Avoid Them
sponsored by SAP America Inc
| White Paper: | Posted: 28 Sep 2009
| | Published: | 28 Sep 2009 | |
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This paper highlights common mistakes companies make in a down economy and discusses how organizations can use business intelligence to avoid them. Use the self-assessment questionnaire at the end of this paper to determine the level of business intelligence opportunity across your organization.
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Aberdeen Group Report: The ROI of Sustainability
sponsored by SAP America Inc
| Analyst Report: | Posted: 28 Sep 2009
| | Published: | 01 May 2009 | |
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This report serves as a roadmap for those attempting to match environmental and social stewardship to clear, actionable, and measureable improvements to their bottom lines – thus ensuring the sustainability of their business ecosystem.
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Making Strategy Real
sponsored by SAP America Inc
| White Paper: | Posted: 25 Sep 2009
| | Published: | 25 Sep 2009 | |
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How can management communicate business strategy effectively and assure that the entire organization has bought in to the strategy and is aligned behind it? Business performance optimization systems are an important tool for success.
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The Business of Sustainability: Information Technology as a Catalyst for Short and Long-Term Profitability
sponsored by SAP America Inc
| White Paper: | Posted: 22 Jul 2009
| | Published: | 03 Jun 2009 | |
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Read how SAP software can help your company manage risks and exploit operational and business opportunities regarding social, environmental, and economic sustainability.
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Building a Best-Run Finance Organization
sponsored by SAP America Inc
| White Paper: | Posted: 08 Jun 2009
| | Published: | 01 Jun 2008 | |
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This SAP Executive Insight examines the changing role of the finance organization in today's business environment. Further, it describes how companies can develop best-run finance organizations.
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Beyond Boundaries: A New Role for Finance in Driving Business Collaboration
sponsored by SAP America Inc
| Analyst Report: | Posted: 08 Jun 2009
| | Published: | 01 Jun 2008 | |
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In June 2008, CFO Research Services conducted a research program among senior finance executives in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The research looked at what kinds of alliances companies are forming and how finance sees itself working with internal and external partners to establish and assess successful alliances.
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The Financial Close: Optimizing Performance and Driving Financial Excellence
sponsored by SAP America Inc
| White Paper: | Posted: 05 Jun 2009
| | Published: | 02 Jun 2009 | |
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The term "financial close" describes a corporation's ability to complete its
accounting cycles and produce financial statements for internal management and external legal reporting. This paper identifies solutions to help organizations improve and sustain their close times and address the challenges associated with automating internal controls
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The Collaboration Advantage: Customer-Focused Partnerships In A Global Market
sponsored by SAP America Inc
| White Paper: | Posted: 05 Jun 2009
| | Published: | 02 Jun 2009 | |
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In order to better understand the opportunities, challenges, risks and rewards companies have seen from these types of agreements, the Economist Intelligence Unit conducted a survey in March 2008, sponsored by SAP, which asked 516 senior executives how their business relationships are evolving.
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Governance, Risk, and Compliance For Life Sciences Companies
sponsored by SAP America Inc
| White Paper: | Posted: 04 Jun 2009
| | Published: | 02 Jun 2009 | |
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SAP® solutions for governance, risk, and compliance help you institutionalize compliance throughout the enterprise. Across operational,
financial, global trade, and environmental compliance activities, you can reduce costs and risks while boosting productivity and increasing your competitive advantage.
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Get Closer To Your Best Customers: A Shift In Customer Strategies In A Time Of Crisis
sponsored by SAP America Inc
| White Paper: | Posted: 04 Jun 2009
| | Published: | 02 Jun 2009 | |
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The extraordinary circumstances of the current economic crisis have changed the operating rules for companies of every size, in every industry. Companies now face a unique opportunity to reexamine traditional business practices and make much-needed changes - changes that will help them survive the downturn and flourish with the inevitable up...
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Enterprise Contract Management for Life Sciences: Integrating Contract Creation, Administration, and Execution
sponsored by SAP America Inc
| White Paper: | Posted: 04 Jun 2009
| | Published: | 02 Jun 2009 | |
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Leading life sciences companies are recognizing the need for synchronized, enterprise-wide pricing and contract management processes. An integrated solution can provide the transparency needed to satisfy auditors, balance pricing with go-to-market strategies, and support sales and finance teams - including accurately predicting margins.
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Energizing Utilities For The Economic Stimulus Plan: Strategies For Greater Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
sponsored by SAP America Inc
| White Paper: | Posted: 04 Jun 2009
| | Published: | 02 Jun 2009 | |
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This SAP Executive Insight examines specific concerns that confront utility executives in today's economy. Further, it describes how gaining greater business visibility and transparency can enable organizations to execute decisively and effectively in this challenging climate.
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Enabling The Lean Enterprise: A Three-Tiered Approach to Improving Your Operations
sponsored by SAP America Inc
| White Paper: | Posted: 04 Jun 2009
| | Published: | 02 Jun 2009 | |
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Recently, many businesses have used lean principles to move from a decentralized
corporate management mode to a hybrid model - recognizing that different functions require different levels of centralized management to be efficient
and effective. Read this whitepaper to learn a three-tiered approach to improving your operations.
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