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From Candy To Kidneys: The Impact of Spinoffs And M&As On Procurement And Supply Chain

Procurement Insights

(A PI Q&A) , A reader asked the following question: Aside from the basics of spend analysis and eliminating redundancy, I’m curious to hear of others’ experiences in dealing with mergers/acquisitions and how the cultural elements were addressed in terms of promoting the use of preferred vendors and the adoption of expense management policy.

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2011 To 2025: The Evolution Of How The C-Suite And Boardroom Views Procurement

Procurement Insights

20152020: Procurement Gains Strategic Recognition Emergence of Strategic Sourcing : CFOs began to recognize procurement’s role in driving long-term value through strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and risk management. CFOs began to see procurement as critical to business continuity and organizational agility.

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How to get the C-Suite to see procurement as a strategic lever versus a cost-savings function

Procurement Insights

“A 2023 survey by KPMG highlights this transition, revealing that procurement leaders are now focusing on supply chain resiliency (68%), introducing new products or expanding into new markets (65%), and improving margins through cost reduction (71%). Its less about control and more about agility.

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Spend Matters Future 5 2024 – Introducing Halo Ai

Spend Matters

Tasked with navigating the complexities of third-party risk within a legacy environment, I quickly realized the significant challenges posed by technical debt, outdated contracts and identifying business owners responsible for existing vendor relationships. What are Halo Ai’s greatest strengths?

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Procurement Trends 2025: Automation, Analytics & Strategy

Planergy

4] Automated Supplier Management is the New Standard: From onboarding to performance monitoring, automation tools are improving accuracy, compliance, and vendor relationships while easing the administrative burden. [5] 7] This proactive approach supports continuity and reduces the impact of supply chain disruptions.

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A Provider/Practitioner Request For A RAM 4-Model Assessment* Of Certa.ai (RESULTS)

Procurement Insights

Leadership Founder & CEO: Jag Lamba, former McKinsey consultant, leads the company with a focus on operational agility, risk management, and AI innovation. Optimization & Continuous Improvement Performance Monitoring: Use Certas analytics to track KPIs, identify bottlenecks, and optimize workflows (e.g.,

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Top 5 Must-Try Vendor Management Tools in 2025

TYA Suite

When vendor management is handled manuallythrough endless emails, spreadsheets, and phone callsit often leads to errors, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities. simplifies this process by providing a centralized platform where businesses can onboard vendors, track performance, manage contracts, and ensure complianceall in one place.