6. “Tight collaboration, achieved in part by having a tech-savvy supply chain, is seen as key to steering through the unpredictable economic environment.”
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8. “Networked enterprises were 50% more likely than their peers to have increased sales, higher profit margins, gain market share, and be a market leader.” McKinsey & Co. The rise of the networked enterprise: Web 2.0 find its payday.
12. “Ariba has the most complete range of functionality and the largest supplier network… The recent acquisition of Quadrem reinforces its leadership position.” The Forrester™ Wave: eProcurement Solutions, Q1 2011