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Streamlining Global Sourcing to Move at the Speed of Innovation

Ciena transformed complex global sourcing into a fast, data-driven process with Coupa, reducing event setup time from weeks to hours.

Company Overview

Ciena delivers innovative networking systems and software that power connectivity worldwide.

Headquarters

Hanover, Maryland

Employees

8,600+

Website
ciena.com/

Value as a service

100%
visibility into supplier engagement
3x
faster sourcing cycle times
20K+
active parts managed in-platform

Challenge

Managing sourcing for hundreds of suppliers and tens of thousands of parts created complexity and inefficiency.

Manual RFP setup and data cleanup slowed cycles across global teams.

Limited visibility made supplier collaboration and accuracy difficult.

Results

Reduced RFP setup time from weeks to hours through standardized templates.

Centralized supplier data for consistent visibility and faster decision-making.

Empowered teams to scale sourcing efficiently and respond quickly to market changes.

“It used to be painful to deal with. Now, something that took weeks takes hours, and we can actually see how suppliers are engaging across every market. That’s a big plus.”

— Peter Seitz, Director, Product Cost Management, Ciena

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