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How SAP's Manoj Swaminathan Is Driving Digital Transformation in Intelligent Spend Management
Mar 11, 2025
Manoj Swaminathan, the President and Chief Product and Technology Officer for SAP Intelligent Spend, dives into the transformative power of the SAP Business Network. He discusses how traditional ERP systems limit visibility and collaboration, and how SAP's innovations are breaking these barriers. Companies leveraging this network report significant boosts in delivery speed and efficiency. Swaminathan also explores the critical role of AI in enhancing supply chain resilience, ensuring organizations remain agile amidst disruptions and shifting demands.
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- SAP Business Network enhances supply chain collaboration by automating processes beyond organizational boundaries, fostering resilience and agility in operations.
- Integrating AI-driven insights with supply chain management leads to significant improvements in efficiency, such as a 27% increase in order delivery speed.
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The Importance of Supply Chain Visibility
Organizations today require clear visibility and adaptability within their supply chains to compete effectively. Traditional ERP systems primarily automate internal processes but often fall short in supporting collaboration with external partners, leading to visibility gaps and compliance risks. SAP Business Network addresses these challenges by extending process automation beyond internal operations, enabling efficient collaboration with suppliers and other stakeholders. This capability enhances organizational resilience, operational agility, and responsiveness to regulatory changes, transforming supply chains into modern, interconnected ecosystems.
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