Garbage in, garbage out-the axiom is as old as computing itself. But nowhere is it more true than in the realm of spend analysis. That's because without accurate categorization of past spending data, no amount of analysis can yield the information necessary to fully optimize sourcing decisions. That's where Oracle Spend Classification comes in. It is the intelligence based application that improves spend and performance visibility. It is an important component of Oracle Advanced Procurement, the integrated suite that dramatically cuts all supply management costs.