Ariba Helps Combat Currency Fluctuations

Company Outlines Best Practices for Managing Appreciation of Global Currencies against US Dollar as Part of Ongoing Podcast Series

• Press Release
• Source: Ariba, Inc.
• On 8:30 am EDT, Tuesday October 20, 2009

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--While there are differing opinions on the future of the dollar, there is no arguing that currency volatility is having a significant impact on companies both large and small. To help minimize its negative effects, Ariba, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARBA - News), the leading spend management solutions provider, is providing tips and best practices for developing and executing strategies that companies can leverage to maintain cost structures and competitive advantage as part of its ongoing podcast series.

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“It used to be that regional currency differences were minimal and easily absorbed by suppliers or offset by productivity improvements. But today, the gaps are substantial enough that this no longer applies,” said Patrick Furey, Senior Category Manager, Ariba. “As a result, companies must implement new strategies that enable them to head off price increases and potential disruption of supply.”

To help them do this, Ariba recommends the following actions:

“By following these recommendations, companies can develop optimal strategies that enable them to successfully manage currency fluctuations and their impact on operations and profits in both the short and long-term.”

For additional insights, visit http://www.ariba.com/resourcelibrary/podcast.cfm and download the podcast “Tips for Managing Currency Fluctuations.”

About Ariba, Inc.

Ariba, Inc. is the leading provider of on-demand spend management solutions. Our mission is to transform the way companies of all sizes, across all industries, and geographies operate by delivering technology, service, and network solutions that enable them to holistically source, contract, procure, pay, manage, and analyze their spend and supplier relationships. Delivered on demand, our enterprise-class offerings empower companies to achieve greater control of their spend and drive continuous improvements in financial and supply chain performance. More than 1,000 companies, including more than half of the companies on the Fortune 100, use Ariba solutions to manage their spend from sourcing and orders through invoicing and payment. For more information, visit www.ariba.com.

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Karen Master, 412-297-8177
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