Business Travel Executive, December 2018

SPONSORED CONTENT High Tech Procurement How New Technologies Will Change Business Travel Spending By Thibaut Leroux Weve all been amazed at the incredible pace of technological change over the past decade Things are only going to keep improving from now on as technologies become smarter and more capable of navigating the real world with artificial intelligence This is definitely the case when it comes to travel procurement which is currently on the verge of some amazing breakthroughs The new eBook from Booking com for Business brings you up to speed on the latest developments in travel procurement tech Disruptive predictive technologies are currently on the rise These are software solutions that will give procurement teams unprecedented oversight and control over their companies travel spending Among the advantages will be a whole new level of user friendliness as technologies help business travelers manage their travel plans and steer them towards better choices Most excitingly these technologies will open up new role for procurement managers allowing them to move into a more strategic consultative position within their organisations A New Role for Travel Procurement Technology will take over the cost control functions that currently take up large portions of an average procurement managers day At the same time these technologies will gather and analyze data on traveler behavior This will give procurement managers insight to negotiate better contracts with suppliers and contribute to creating more effective travel policies As part of a broader shift towards stronger company values new procurement technologies will make cost control easier than ever so procurements role will be on preserving and upholding company values Employee satisfaction traveler experience and even the companys environmental stance can all figure into travel policy and spending decisions in ways that were previously much harder to quantify Is your companys procurement team ready for the tech driven future thats just around the corner Be sure to check out the new eBook for a detailed look at this fascinating topic as well as some tips for turning your travel procurement management into a business strategy powerhouse Download the free eBook at https booki ng 2AS5F3M