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business processes, procurement Thinking outside the box and strategic sourcing, and “We’ve been gradually adding more warehouse, receiving and logistics. real estate to our operations, so In order to ensure competency in we’re in a very hybrid situation,” all areas of the business, there is an Bogle continues. “Not only are we increased need for versatility in both processing the fit out requirements thought and action, as Bogle explains: for the hotel and restaurants, “All members of the procurement team but we are managing the daily need to understand each step in the operational requirements for the procure to pay process and the existing operations.” impact of logistics; whether With such complexity, it is the customs clearance ‘thinking outside of process, the specific the box’ has become items that require the norm for Okada The number paperwork for Philippine Manila. When of integrated Amusement and Gaming ordinary software resorts situated Corporation (PAGCOR) lacked the adaptability in Manila approval and also those required to satisfy its items that have been approved everyday needs, the team by the Philippine Economic Zone looked at alternative solutions. Authority (PEZA) and what additional The implementation of hospitality documentation may be needed once software RedRock has become the order has been placed. There is a essential within its procure-to-pay need for speed, urgency and a lot of solution, which also manages communication to ensure shipments Okada Manila’s growing inventory are not delayed. A small misstep could and is supported by Microsoft result in a delay in handover of an area Dynamics AX for the financials. or a direct offer program not meeting With a campus of this size, the expectations of the guests.” efficiency is important and Okada
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