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The 2025 State of Source-to-Pay Digitization: Key Insights for CPOs

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In a world of ever-growing economic uncertainty, procurement is at the heart of organizations’ aim to drive efficiency and cost savings. The rise of AI technology combined with Source-to-Pay (S2P) digitization are becoming key allies for leading procurement teams in their quest for ever smarter workflows, improved insights, and data-based decision-making.

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Report From DPW: What’s Next for AI in Supply Chain?

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Hack the Food Chain: What the UNFI Cyberattack Really Means for Your Grocery Cart

All Things Supply Chain

This past week, a cyberattack on United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI), the main distributor for Whole Foods, delivered a gut punch to America’s food supply chain.

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Agents or No, AI or No — The AP function still has a job to do

Spend Matters

The conversation among the enterprise tech community is changing fast. Today, we hear not just about automation and AI but about agentic systems, reasoning chains, multi-agent workflows and even LLM-powered copilots that can handle your accounts payable (AP) process from end to end. It’s impressive. It’s promising. But it’s also easy to get distracted.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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The Role of Chemical Import and Export Companies in Global Supply Chains!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe Circular Economy in Chemicals: Collaborative Supply Chain Solutions! Ever wondered how the humble bottle of shampoo on your bathroom shelf made its way to you? Or how your favorite soda gets that perfect fizz? You might think it’s magic, but it’s actually the hard work of chemical import and export companies working behind the scenes to keep global supply chains ticking.

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Which ProcureTech Solution Providers Are Moving Ahead And Which May Be Falling Behind?

Procurement Insights

Gartner’s organizational frameworks are more commonly used overall, especially in enterprises prioritizing IT governance and scalability. However, Hansen’s deep process analysis is gaining traction among innovators seeking adaptive, AI-driven procurement. While Hansen’s models are not yet mainstream, they are critical for organizations targeting 25–35% higher ROI through agility and human-AI collaboration.

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Net-Zero Commitments Are Reshaping Carbon Tracking in CPG Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

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DPW New York 2025: Put AI to work

Spend Matters

Last week, we attended the DPW (Digital Procurement World) conference event in New York City. It was DPW’s second annual event in North America and was modeled on its signature Amsterdam event. The Brooklyn event was much larger than last year’s conference, and it better resembled the breadth and vibe of the Amsterdam event. There were multiple stages for presentations, dedicated areas for vendor booths and two days on the agenda instead of one.

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5 Ways to Secure Your Software Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

How to Improve Your Software Supply Chain! When you hear the term “supply chain,” you might think of physical goods, logistics, and warehouses. However, software also has a supply chain. The software supply chain refers to the various stages involved in the delivery of a software product, from its initial design to its development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

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Negotiation for Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals 4th edition Book – Now Available To Pre-Order!

Positive Purchasing

A Proven Approach for Negotiations with Suppliers Highly effective negotiation skills are an essential element of a purchasing and supply chain professional’s toolkit. We’re excited to announce the upcoming 4th edition release of Negotiation for Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals – the latest book by our CEO, leading procurement expert and best-selling author, Jonathan O’Brien.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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How the Hansen Fit Score Determines ProcureTech Implementation Success

Procurement Insights

What Is the Hansen Fit Score? The Hansen Fit Score is a composite metric that evaluates how closely a ProcureTech solution aligns with Jon W. Hansen’s advanced procurement transformation models—specifically, the Metaprise framework, agent-based readiness, and strand commonality fit. Each provider is scored across these three criteria, and the overall score reflects their ability to deliver adaptive, collaborative, and data-driven procurement ecosystems.

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The Leadership Retention Crisis in Fleet Operations, and Why It Matters to the Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

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Beyond the agent: Why human experience still matters in Procurement

Spend Matters

We have reached a new frontier in procurement where systems can suggest, predict, classify and even execute actions. But do not confuse automation with wisdom. True procurement knowledge does not live only in systems or databases. It resides in the judgment, intuition and hard-won experience of professionals who have navigated complexity, risk and nuance across countless decisions.

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5 Supply Chain and Logistics Myths Debunked!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! Every industry has its own set of myths, falsehoods, and urban legends. The realm of Supply Chain and Logistics myths is no different. Consider the following questions. Is the global supply chain fully automated? If not, why not? What about the role of technology in transportation? Is it dominant or absent? Do supply chain jobs go to the most educated candidates, or are there other, more relevant factors that play in the decision?

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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JAGGAER Becomes First Source-to-Pay company to Achieve Elite ISO/IEC 42001 Certification for Artificial Intelligence Management System

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Putting responsible and ethical AI at the heart of procurement innovation RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, June 19th, 2025 – JAGGAER, a global leader in Source-to-Pay and supplier collaboration, today announced it has achieved ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for its Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS). This landmark achievement positions JAGGAER as the first company in the Source-to-Pay (S2P) industry to attain this rigorous international standard, underscoring its commitment to the res

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Have You Heard Of ASML? I Hadn’t Until Today – Here Is Their Hansen Fit Score

Procurement Insights

The following comment regarding my earlier post , ‘How Do Hansen’s Metaprise, Agent-based, Strand Commonality models improve ProcureTech results, e.g., shorten the Hype to Realization timelines? ‘ motivated me to apply the Hansen Fit Score to Louise Bastone’s company, ASML. Based on over 40 years of industry experience, expertise, access to Procurement Insights’ extensive and deep archives, and, of course, the government funding of my research in strand commonality, agen

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Watch: Critically Important Supply Chain Technologies

Supply Chain Brain

Agentic AI, intelligent vision systems and an augmented connected workforce are among the technologies revolutionizing the supply chain, says Leonard Ammerer, director analyst, supply chain technology strategy, at Gartner.

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AdaptOne: Vendor Analysis — SIM solution overview, competitors, user considerations, analyst summary

Spend Matters

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of AdaptOne, a supplier information management (SIM) solution built to help enterprises streamline supplier onboarding, compliance management and diversity tracking through a highly configurable workflow-driven platform. The supplier lifecycle management software market is vast and fragmented, with dozens of providers specializing in different aspects of SIM, supplier… This content is for members only.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Smart Warehouse Solutions: How Hand Trucks Improve Efficiency and Reduce Injury Risk!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe How to Optimize Material Handling! In the age of digital transformation, the logistics industry is under constant pressure to improve speed, accuracy, and safety. From AI-driven inventory systems to robotic pickers, smart warehouse solutions are redefining how goods move. Yet amid these flashy technologies, one unassuming tool continues to play a pivotal role: the hand truck.

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Addressing the future challenges for Category Management

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The 2024 Global Category Management Report is an assessment of the current state of Category Management in Procurement. But instead of just comparing the current state to the past, it also aims to anticipate future challenges and priorities. Therefore, we included a question asking participants to identify their greatest challenge for category management in the future.

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Why Did I Ask Tealbook’s Stephany Lapierre This Question?

Procurement Insights

The question I asked Stephany is one that we should be asking not only of ProcureTech solution providers, but ourselves as practitioners. Here is an excerpt of a soon-to-be-published paper based on 40 years of research, practical experience, and measurable outcomes, as well as setbacks. What you will read below is the product of six different and independent Generational AI models, cross-referenced using the RAM 6-Model Assessment Tool.

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‘Perfect’ Procurement Hires Are Not the Golden Ticket to Efficiency

Supply Chain Brain

Many companies think the answer to building a procurement "dream team" lies in hiring star performers. The reality is more complex.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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“Watching the (CPO) Detectives” — Measuring digital procurement success

Spend Matters

Organizations aiming to transform their procurement processes (for more lucrative supplier relationships, improved decision making, faster workflows, risk mitigation and overall efficiency – the list goes on) are investing heavily in digital automation and AI-powered solutions. However, a significant challenge they face is how to measure success, sustain it and quantify the return on investment (ROI).

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Strategies of Risk and Reward: How Modern Industries are Leveraging the Odds!

Supply Chain Game Changer

AI + Data = Supply Chain Risk Management! In today’s rapidly changing industries, the­ relationship betwee­n risk and reward has evolved. Busine­sses, entrepre­neurs, and innovators now recognize that taking calculate­d risks can lead to significant rewards. In this analysis, we will e­xplore the strategie­s deployed in various sectors to gain a compre­hensive understanding of how the­se modern industries strike a balance­ between risk and re­ward.

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3 Key Steps to Drive Procurement Efficiency

Procurement Software

Procurement efficiency (or lack of it) is the elephant in the room. Most experienced Procurement Managers don’t enjoy performing administrative tasks and firefighting operational issues. And yet, poor operational efficiency in Procurement means that the typical Category Manager often spends at least a third of their time performing busywork. This is neither an effective, nor or efficient use of their time.

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The Hansen Fit Score: Practitioner Assessment

Procurement Insights

Digital transformation and ProcureTech implementation isn’t a one-way street in which the solution provider carries the sole responsibility for success. Practitioner digital maturity and readiness are actually the determining factors that will reliably predict outcomes. Or as I like to say, practitioners aren’t spectators or along for the ride regarding their digital success – they are the “true” drivers of it. 2025 Top Innovators (PRACTITIONERS): Company Rankings (

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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform

Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.

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Watch: How Tariffs Are Impacting Manufacturing Strategies

Supply Chain Brain

In this time of "turbulent tariffs," continuous optimization of the supply chain is imperative, says Dave Salerno, director of 4Flow.

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Improving expense management for financial forecasting and control: A Finance-Procurement alignment approach — Executive summary

Spend Matters

This executive summary introduces a five-part series for finance, procurement and operational leaders who aim to bring greater control, transparency and predictive power to employee-driven expense management, particularly travel, reimbursement and card spend. While often treated as an administrative task, expense management has direct implications for budgeting, financial forecasting and working capital planning.

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How Laser Cutting Can Benefit Your Metal Fabrication Process!

Supply Chain Game Changer

How to Compare Metal Fabricators! Done with precise and cutting-edge tools, metal fabrication is an important process in many industries. Laser cutting has become one of the most popular metal fabrication methods due to its accuracy, speed, and cost-effectiveness. This article will explore the benefits of laser cutting technology in metal fabrication processes.

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Amazon delivery robots offer ‘large opportunity’ for savings: BofA

Supply Chain Dive

The analysis comes as Amazon is reportedly developing software for robots that could eventually ride in delivery vans and bring packages to doorsteps.

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From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity

In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Watch the webinar to learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation.