This book is an in-depth look at how to strategize, evaluate, and approach the wildly exciting world of digital procurement. More than any other enterprise function, procurement has grown from back-office cost control to strategic business partner. Today’s procurement practitioners are at the forefront of innovation, sustainability, and social responsibility, making change by directing where and how enterprises spend their money. The transformation has been spurred by the billions of dollars invested in digital procurement solutions, which is fundamentally changing the traditional ways of operating.

Within these pages you’ll find a blueprint for approaching the complexity of procurement and making smart technology investments. You’ll also become acquainted with the significant organizational implications of digital done well, and with success measures, watch-outs, and innovations in the offing. Taken together, a strong digital procurement capability will enable businesses to not only be prepared, but to thrive when confronted with tomorrow’s disruption.

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