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From Spend to Supply — Coupa’s direct spend management progress

Spend Matters

These capabilities further extend Coupa’s existing advanced supply chain capabilities (Supply Chain Planning and Design solution). Purchase Order (PO) collaboration for buyers and suppliers to know in real-time the status of POs and Scheduling Agreements (SA), acknowledgements, ASNs, etc.

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Procurement 101: Your Essential Guide to Strategic Sourcing

World of Procurement blog

The goal is to find suppliers capable of delivering based on specifications, pricing, quality, capacity, and other factors. Well-defined contracts help ensure suppliers meet expectations while protecting the buyer's interests. This ensures they are meeting expectations for quality, delivery, responsiveness, and value.

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Supply Chain Collaboration – The New Way to Drive Value!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Because the pace of business has increased exponentially, and businesses must be able to respond to new market demands with agility and innovation. In this climate, buyers are relying on suppliers more than ever before. Supplier collaboration has always been a function of maintaining a delicate balance between demand and supply.