Retailers face uncertain demand patterns as concern over the global economy linger. For most, razor-thin margin have become losses, as firms have struggled to return to profitability despite uncertain growth. They need predictable spending on marketing and advertising programs, and a centralized mechanism to manage that spend more effectively and deliver a consistent store experience across locations.

Manage spending on store marketing campaigns and non-merchandising consumables with Coupa e-Procurement.

Using Coupa, retailers can streamline the procure-to-pay process for all non-merchandising spending, including print. Coupa decreases the time it takes to create orders and also automates the PO communication process with suppliers, saving time and money. And given how cost-conscious retailers need to be in the current economic environment, Coupa is also incredibly affordable compared with alternative systems. And finally, since Coupa can be fully configured and operational in just a few hours, there’s no risk of getting bogged down in an expansive IT project before receiving benefits.

Coupa helps retailers protect margins with smarter spending practices

Coupa is a vital component of retailers’ drive to reduce operating expenditures and maintain margins. They use Coupa to increase scrutiny over marketing programs and the purchasing of store consumables. With Coupa, they can cut costs while still maintaining the consistent store experience so vital to their brand management efforts.