Sports fashion retailer JD Sports has selected Coupa Software’s cloud-based procure-to-pay (P2P) solution to integrate with its existing ERP system, providing store and office colleagues with an improved, simpler P2P service.

JD reviewed its existing indirect P2P process and sought a solution to reduce store ordering administration time, improve financial reporting and improve the ‘user experience’ of those sourcing goods and services. Following a market review, Coupa was chosen after demonstrating the transparency, mobility and ease-of-use of its solution.

Neil Bradford, head of procurement at JD Sports, said: “We are pleased to be mobilising with Coupa and are confident that the Coupa P2P solution will be warmly received by our colleagues and suppliers alike. Our number one priority is to make ordering indirect goods and services quicker and easier for our stores.

“By utilising the Coupa solution, we hope to achieve a reduction of more than 80 percent on the time our stores spend on indirect stock ordering and administration. Providing a consumerised P2P solution is integral to enabling our business to source in the fast, flexible and transparent manner that our domestic and international growth demands.”

Alex Kleiner, general manager of EMEA at Coupa, added: “The fact that a retailer with such a strong high street presence as JD has chosen Coupa is a testament to the strength of our P2P solution. We’re looking forward to supporting JD and ensuring that they have a solid foundation in place as they continue to grow their business.”

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