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Procurement: The True Hero of the Retail Holidays

Arkestro

Believe it or not, every item that you purchase likely went through a supply chain, which is a network of people and resources that turn raw materials such as wool into a finished product, like your Christmas socks. Order Fulfillment The final piece of the supply chain puzzle is getting the finished product to the customer.

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The Reality of Automation in Procurement!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Direct purchase requests from employees are possible with varying levels of auto-approval. Management can review orders in real-time and spend time on exceptions raised by the system. Improved Vendor Relationships. Today vendors have options and like to work with companies that value relationships.