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CPOs and CFOs: Here’s Your Call to Arms

November 19, 2009 | No Comments →

13th century catapult

The authors of Basware’s new research report, “Cost of Control: The Real Price of Cost Cutting,” describe it as “a true call to arms” for CFOs and CPOs. I agree. This study explores the fundamental relationships between finance and procurement professionals and concludes –rightfully so –that success in today’s volatile, ultra-competitive economy depends on a coordinated and collaborative response between CFO (purse string) controllers and CPO (supply chain) gatekeepers.

Here are a few key insights from the report: (more…)