Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

2011 eWorld Video THE EVOLUTION OF THE CFO VIEW Between 2011 and 2024 , CFOs’ views of procurement have evolved significantly, reflecting changes in the business environment, technology, and organizational priorities. Minimal Strategic Involvement : Procurement was often siloed, with limited involvement in broader corporate strategies.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 11, 2025

While the imposition of import/export tariffs on goods is nothing new, the recent spate of quid pro quo mandates is increasing complexity and uncertainty for organizations trying to navigate their impact on supply chains. This consolidation aimed to make supply chains more resilient.

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

As a growing asset-based carrier in 2024, having an efficient truck dispatch system in place is more critical than ever for managing your expanding fleet, optimizing complex operations and winning the most profitable loads – particularly dedicated lanes.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 4, 2025

What are some best practices to promote optimal adoption of the governing policies and procedures in the absence of spend management technology? There is more to e-procurement than software (Part 2) see the link in the Web Resources Section. If it did, then 85% of all e-procurement/supply chain initiatives would not fail.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

With a perfect storm of factors in play—ranging from shifting consumer habits and economic pressures to supply chain hiccups—this season will be anything but predictable. We’ll start off with general thoughts on e-commerce trends in 2024 and then get into Amazon-specific predictions. let the Q4 fun begin!

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Planergy

MAY 8, 2025

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. 5] Finance Leaders Are Collaborating More Closely with Procurement: Nearly 48% of CFOs are leveraging procurement data to support broader financial strategies, from fraud detection to cost optimization. [1] What's PLANERGY? In 2025, this is finally starting to shift at scale.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

However, the top three procurement challenges featured in the Hackett Group report demand immediate attention: slashing spending costs, securing supply chain resilience, and modernizing outdated operating models. This could include optimizing specifications, reducing waste, or exploring product substitution.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

In 2024, sustainability is taking center stage. Sustainable supply chains : Driven by increasing consumer demand for sustainable products and heightened awareness of the environmental impact of producing and shipping goods, more businesses are looking to make their supply chain operations more sustainable.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Procurement needs to think AI-first in 2024 and beyond The generative AI wave of 2023 truly brought us into the AI economy, with companies realizing how advances in AI have the potential to transform key processes and workflows that underpin how they operate and generate value.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 26, 2024

As the procurement industry and supply chains become more tech-driven and complex, one fact is clear: companies that embrace industry trends will be best positioned to thrive in the challenging procurement landscape of 2025 and beyond. Here are five key trends that will shape procurement and supply chain management in the coming year.

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 6, 2024

ProPurchaser ** ProPurchaser** operates in the procurement intelligence and cost management sector, providing tools and data to assist supply chain professionals in negotiations. For a more in-depth understanding of Rod Sherkin’s insights on supply chain management and procurement, you can watch his interview on Supply Chain Now.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Building Stronger Relationship s : Effective Approaches to Multi-Tier Supplier Collaboration A chain is only as strong as its weakest link—but what if you can’t evaluate the entire chain? Tier 1 suppliers and their suppliers—and their suppliers’ suppliers—make up an organization’s multi-tier supply chain.

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TYA Suite

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

In 2024, blockchain technology is expected to transform various industries, and procurement is no exception. This insightful guide explores how blockchain is impacting , contributing to transparency, security, and efficiency across supply chains. First, it allows companies to identify bottlenecks within the supply chain quickly.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 1, 2024

This content does not express the views or opinions of Spend Matters Given the persistent economic uncertainty and inflation-induced price increases, reducing purchasing costs remains a priority for most procurement stakeholders in 2024, followed by ensuring supply continuity and combating rising prices.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 17, 2024

In a fast-paced, technology-driven business environment, having the right software is key for the success of any manufacturing company. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software plays a significant role in streamlining operations, improving efficiency , and enhancing overall productivity.

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Spend Matters

JULY 10, 2024

Intake manage and orchestration During the second quarter of 2024, the Spend Matters team gave special attention to ‘ Intake and Orchestration Solutions ‘ The major highlights are described below. In this roundup of Q1, we review the Vendor Analyses and other Insider content that the team produced in the previous quarter.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 5, 2025

Below is a ranking of the top 10 ProcureTech should-cost solution providersGEP, Zycus, Ivalua, SAP Ariba, Coupa Software, Jaggaer, Keelvar, Lytica, ProPurchaser, and Archletacross three criteria: length of time in business, company size, and top reason for dealing with each one. market share (Apps Run The World, 2023) lead.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 3, 2025

Sourcing Innovation Launch Date: June 2006 Overview: Authored by Michael Lamoureux, a Computer Science PhD, Sourcing Innovation focuses on procurement technology, strategic sourcing, and supply chain management. It targets professionals seeking data-driven insights and innovative practices. SM Commodities Index with IHS Markit).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Shipping solution article and permission to publish here provided by Rashmi Sharma. dollars in 2024. This is the time online retail businesses need to optimize and improve their supply chain and logistics processes. Real-Time Route Optimization.

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EazyStock

APRIL 18, 2023

Supply chain managers and inventory management professionals face a constant barrage of supply chain crises, with one always waiting around the corner. With every crisis comes the potential for supply chain disruption that can cause chaos for stock-holding businesses. In 2022, inflation rates peaked at 9.1%

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

As we delve into 2024, the integration of conversational AI into procurement processes is becoming increasingly essential.” Despite the maturity of e-procurement solutions,” he explains, “in my observation, manual and repetitive tasks still dominate the daily efforts of procurement professionals.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

So, today in episode three, we are continuing that exploration by asking a big question: How should we approach and manage these risks, not just within the compliance landscape, but across every stage of the supply chain? Mohan is dedicated to helping clients optimize their business for continuous improvement.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 18, 2024

This guide offers a comprehensive look at EDI and its impact on ecommerce in 2024. It allows for the smooth integration of data , enabling businesses to automate their processes and optimize their operations. These standards ensure that data can be understood by different computer systems, regardless of the technology or software used.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 15, 2025

The companys first GAAP profitable year was 2025, two years after the acquisition, though it likely reached breakeven in 2024. by 2025, based on industry sources.This reflects strong, steady growth as Cirtuo establishes itself as a leader in digital category management and AI-powered procurement solutions.

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

As they stated: “SAP will also embed Joule, its new generative AI copilot, throughout its cloud enterprise portfolio, with availability in SAP spend management solutions planned for 2024. SAP is also developing additional use cases in collaboration with customers with availability planned for the first half of 2024.”

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 28, 2024

We also introduce Finale Inventory, a powerful tool designed to streamline your inventory management in 2024 and beyond. Optimizing lead times and order processing can lead to quicker order fulfillment and better customer satisfaction. It also includes aspects such as supplier relationships, lead times, and order processing efficiency.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 16, 2024

This article will cover 17 effective strategies for inventory management in 2024 that are specifically tailored to the needs of ecommerce businesses. Additionally, effective inventory management can help you optimize your supply chain, reduce holding costs, and minimize the risk of obsolescence.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

 Today I’m joined by award-winning supply chain brand OneRail. OneRail is a leading omnichannel fulfillment solution, pairing best-in-class software with logistics as a service, to provide dependability and speed to help businesses meet their delivery promise. I started out before logistics and supply chain became cool!”

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Finale Inventory

JULY 15, 2024

In this article, we will examine the concept, benefits, potential challenges, and future trends of JIT inventory in the context of ecommerce in 2024. These include: Tight Supply Chain Integration: Close collaboration and communication between suppliers, manufacturers, and retailers are essential for successful JIT inventory implementation.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

VeloxCon 2024 , the premier developer conference that is dedicated to the Velox open-source project, brought together industry leaders, engineers, and enthusiasts to explore the latest advancements and collaborative efforts shaping the future of data management.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 5, 2024

While it is best known for its end-to-end CLM for legal, procurement, sales and risk teams, CobbleStone Software ’s capabilities also touch on sourcing and e-procurement, giving it broad coverage of procurement processes. It makes the invisible visible through discovery and continuously monitors key issues to supply chain risk.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 22, 2025

ZoomInfo lists Certas revenue at $41 million as of December 2024. The most notable competitors include: Direct Competitors in Third-Party Risk, Compliance, and Lifecycle Management Competitor Core Focus/Strengths Exiger AI-powered platform for third-party and supply chain risk management, entity monitoring, and compliance automation.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

They seek full integration into their digital lives, desiring a vehicle that can manage their operations, add functionality and enable new features primarily or entirely through software. According to a GMI report , the global software-defined vehicle (SDV) market is expected to achieve a CAGR of 22.1% between 2023 and 2032.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 30, 2024

In the 2024 State of Procurement Data Report by Amazon Business, 95% of decision-makers surveyed acknowledge that there’s room for procurement optimization. Teams will need to rely on greater investments in the right tools and technology to make these optimizations, from no-code automation to AI and data analytics.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

 Today I’m joined by long-standing supply chain tech company GAINS , for the third and final show in our collaborative series together. GAINS is the supply chain performance optimization company. where he leads the company in leveraging technology to optimize supply chain practices.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JANUARY 20, 2025

Inventory valuation plays a crucial role in procurement and supply chain management. This article explores the key differences, advantages, and practical considerations of FIFO LIFO for procurement and supply chain professionals. Works seamlessly with inventory management software to automate stock rotation.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The best solu tion will be the one that is optimally adapted to the company’s culture and strikes a balance between the constraints of the supplier market and the relationships between key internal stakeholders. Our customers tell us that implementing JAGGAER software helps them to attract procurement talent.

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