SUPPLY CHAIN
Vasee Rayan , senior vice president , product strategy , intelligent spend and business network ( ISBN ), SAP on providing sustainable supply chain solutions
The When it comes to understanding the pressures on procurement right now , Vasee Rayan senior vice president , product strategy , intelligent spend and business network ( ISBN ) at SAP agrees that now more than ever the function is in the spotlight – and sustainability is sharpening that focus .
“ I think resiliency is key ,” says Rayan . “ Customers are really feeling the pressure , primarily because of global events in the last three years , and sustainability is increasingly important for most companies as well .
“ It reflects on their brands and they recognise the importance of zero emissions , zero waste , and zero inequality . Everyone is looking for answers or solutions to help them with that .”
And that is where SAP Business Network comes in , bringing its supply chain expertise to help organisations of all sizes mitigate risk and build resilience .
“ This is where we are providing solutions that are focused around helping improve the resiliency of the supply chain ,” says Rayan . “ For example , SAP Business Network allows companies to find alternate sources of supply when you have an issue with one supplier , such as supply disruption , and you need an alternative that you can turn to . That ' s where the network comes into play – being able to provide that access .”
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