Shaw Industries to use spend management solutions from Ariba
08 Nov '05
3 min read
Ariba Inc, provides a unique blend of domain expertise, operational services, and technology solutions, announced that Shaw Industries, the world's largest carpet maker, is expanding its use of spend management solutions from Ariba.
Shaw, a user of Ariba Buyer, Ariba Analysis, and Ariba Category Management, is adding Ariba Supplier Connectivity to drive additional efficiencies and cost savings. The move enables Shaw to consolidate its purchasing transactions on a single network.
"Ariba Buyer provides a very efficient way to connect with suppliers, and it has helped us generate substantial results to manage a significant portion of their spend," said Lance Starks, Director of Corporate Sourcing, Shaw.
"Adding Ariba Supplier Connectivity will allow us to connect a large portion of their direct material suppliers by bringing transactions that are currently run through their ERP system onto the Ariba Supplier Network. Consolidating their transactions and managing their suppliers through a single system will enhance their efficiencies."
Ariba Supplier Connectivity is a subscription-based solution helping enterprises extract more value from non-Ariba procurement systems by seamlessly connecting them to the Ariba Supplier Network. The Ariba Supplier Network is an on demand, open business network that includes more than 120,000 suppliers.
Each month, these suppliers conduct online transactions exceeding $5 billion with some of the world's largest buying organizations. Participating buyers and suppliers can conduct business with each other electronically, managing complete transactions -- from sourcing, to orders, to payment. They can also access multiple network-delivered services to enhance interaction and collaboration among companies.
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