Spend Matters

APRIL 16, 2025

Each article is followed by a pair of parentheses containing information about the membership level needed to read that piece. If there is no information, the article is free to read. SXM; SRM) Samification promises to normalize 100% of suppliers at an affordable price point.

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 20, 2023

In this article, we will explore what supplier order management software is, its benefits, and some of the best software options available in the market. Defining Supplier Order Management Before diving into the software itself, let’s first understand what is Supplier Order Management.

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Spend Matters

JUNE 3, 2025

For many Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs), the real message was clear: Volatility is back, and this time, it demands faster, more coordinated and more data-driven responses. Others turn to last-minute supplier switches or price renegotiations. The complexity of tariff exposure today extends far beyond first-tier suppliers.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 15, 2025

In this article we will highlight some of the key changes AI has made to procurement strategies in the following industries: manufacturing and industrials, life sciences and healthcare, and the public sector. Thats where AI steps in, offering a proactive approach to predicting supplier lead times and optimizing demand forecasts for buyers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 26, 2021

Supply Chain Visibility Has Never Been More Important! Supply Chain visibility article and permission to publish here provided by Adam Miglio. Even the most robust ERP systems seem to lack the visibility that organizations are desperate to acquire, and in real-time. Supplier Receipt and acknowledgement ?Supplier

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Planergy

MAY 8, 2025

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. 4][5] Supplier Portals Enhance Collaboration: Digital supplier portals are now in use across 35% of procurement platforms. This article explores how procurement is continuing to transform in 2025, supported by the latest stats and strategic shifts.

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Procurement Tactics

MAY 22, 2023

In this article, we will discuss what integrated logistics means. Once you are done reading this article, you will have a deeper understanding of integrated logistics. The goal of integrated logistics is to optimize the entire supply chain by minimizing costs, improving efficiency, and ensuring timely delivery of products to customers.

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ivalua

JUNE 4, 2020

A review of the key elements in supplier management for manufacturers and how Source-to-Pay procurement technology can support the journey towards supply chain resilience and agility in times of crisis. Supplier Data Quality & Management in Decision Making. Supplier Data Quality & Management in Decision Making.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Supply Chain Visibility – An Overcomplicated Challenge! A recent Deloitte survey estimated only 15% of CPO’s have visibility beyond their tier one suppliers. I found this striking that there is so little multi-tier Supply Chain visibility. Visibility comes at a cost – one we’ve spoken about before: trust.

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Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 7, 2025

Global conflicts, macroeconomic shocks, and shifting global trade routes are all combining to provide real challenges to modern supply chains, and are driving the uncertainty that organizations feel. Businesses should try to leverage real-time data to allow for quick and informed decision-making to minimize delays.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The Control Tower – Is Yours Real or Smoke and Mirrors? In my last article, I spoke about the hesitancy standing in the way of multi-tier visibility. But once you have that visibility the journey has only just begun. Then and Now: The notion of visibility and “control”. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

In particular, the integration of Shopify CRM, about which you may read here [link] , is turning out to be an important tactic for businesses that aspire to harmonize their supply chain operations with timely customer insight, personalized service, and elastic fulfillment. Check out this course by Vera Rozanova!

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Procurement Insights

MAY 21, 2025

Hansens agent-based Metaprise Model directly addresses the core concerns of Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) by combining human-AI collaboration, real-time adaptability, and ecosystem-wide integration. Example: During a tariff spike, agents switch suppliers or adjust logistics routes, capping cost overruns.

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Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 21, 2022

In this article, we will discuss what supply chain collaboration is. After taking the time to read this article, you will have a deeper understanding of what supply chain collaboration is all about. After taking the time to read this article, you will have a deeper understanding of what supply chain collaboration is all about.

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Procurement Insights

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: In December 2010, I wrote an article about one of Time Magazine’s picks for the Top Innovations in 2008 – Made-in-Transit Packaging. I obviously think what EiKO is doing regarding process visibility is great – kudos to the company for its progressive customer-centric thinking.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 24, 2025

In this article,we delve into how graph‍ databases are revolutionizing the resilience of supply chains,offering a glimpse into the future of seamless,efficient,and adaptive operations. One key advantage of using graph databases in inventory management is their ability to enhance the resilience of supply chains.

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Pipefy

MAY 16, 2025

In this article, youll learn how to build custom workflows tailored to your reality. An efficient custom workflow leverages AI Agents unlimited potential Why Operational Efficiency Starts with the Right Workflow Design Poorly designed processes are like misaligned gears they create friction, slow everything down, and waste valuable time.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 13, 2025

Hansen Procurement strategy, digital transformation, supplier management, sourcing, and ProcureTech evaluation. His work is theoretical, focusing on adaptive systems to predict supplier risks or optimize sourcing. Ramos: Generative AI can streamline supplier interactions (e.g., His practical tech insights (e.g.,

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Procurement Tactics

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

This article will discuss what a retail supply chain is. Once you finish reading this article, you will have a deeper understanding of the retail supply chain. Ultimate Supplier Plotting Checklist 2022. If suppliers were not able to deliver products, I first let the Supply chain Manager contact them. Visiting suppliers.

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Pipefy

APRIL 22, 2025

If youre in procurement or supply chain, chances are youve wondered: How can I rethink this process, make smarter decisions, and still save time? Automation within the source-to-pay (S2P) cycle from sourcing to payment is redefining how businesses handle suppliers, contracts, quotes, and payments. Procurement automation.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 19, 2023

In this article, we will explore the role of AI in logistics, discuss its importance, and the best practices for implementing AI in logistics. Artificial intelligence is being used to automate routine and time-consuming work in warehouses such as packing and sorting of goods which helps to improve efficiency, reduce errors and costs.

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The Procuretech Podcast

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Managing people-to-people relationships, whether with stakeholders or suppliers, through email chains and Excel sheets isn't particularly effective. Stakeholder and Supplier Collaboration Without Emails and Excel. So, what's in it for the stakeholder or the supplier to use a digital tool?

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2025

Perhaps a critical supplier goes out of business, a natural disaster halts shipments, or new regulations are introduced that throw a wrench in your entire process. In this article, well explore proven strategies to safeguard your supply chain, minimize risks, and keep your business running smoothly, no matter what obstacles lie ahead.

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ivalua

JULY 8, 2020

In this article we’ll review how supplier management capabilities in Source-to-Pay technology can free-up and enable a manufacturer’s direct material procurement team to do what they do best to ensure the supply chain remains resilient and agile: be creative and strategic. Supplier Data Quality & Management in Decision Making.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

this article, we will explore six innovative ways to tighten the knot of product traceability in manufacturing. Embed RFID Tags: Incorporate RFID tags into products for real-time tracking and monitoring,enabling precise location identification at every stage of production.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Choosing suppliers. After that, a request for a proposal gets sent out to potential suppliers. Then, the suppliers submit their bids and the company decides which one to hire. Spend Visibility. Spend visibility is a pretty big deal when it comes to procurement or any type of invoicing management for that matter.

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Procurement Express

MARCH 14, 2025

Benefits of using purchasing software Managing purchase orders manuallyor relying solely on QuickBookscan lead to approval bottlenecks, overspending, and a lack of real-time visibility into company spending. No one has time to manually match invoices to purchase orders and receipts. But not all tools are created equal.

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Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In this article, we will discuss what spend management is. After reading this article, you will gain a deeper understanding of what spend management is. However, these manual processes are ineffective and cost a lot of effort, time, and money. Ultimate Supplier Plotting Checklist 2022. Visibility of expense data.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 8, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Inventory Management — Everything You Should Know Inventory management enables companies to ensure that they always have enough stock to fulfill customer orders. However, what is it?

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Jaggaer

APRIL 24, 2025

By the time I have finished writing this article, and certainly before it is published, the situation will have changed. One is reminded of the Chinese proverb, Better to be a dog in times of tranquility than a human in times of chaos. Here are some of the lessons I took away from the webinar. And for a number of reasons.

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Procurement Express

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Without proper purchase controls, budgets spiral, supplier management suffers, and inventory levels become a guessing game. Add in multi-location teams and inept suppliers, and it’s no wonder you can keep the train running on time without the right controls in place.

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Planergy

APRIL 9, 2025

How AP can improve relationships with your key suppliers. Real-Time Payments (RTP) Gained Traction: RTP adoption transformed B2B transactions, with 49 million transactions worth $22.7 Organizations leveraging AI-powered OCR have cut invoice processing times by an average of 35% , allowing for seamless invoice workflows [2][4].

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Planergy

MARCH 11, 2025

How AP can improve relationships with your key suppliers. The seamless connection allows for automated invoice scanning, approval workflows, and real-time spend visibility. Save time and reduce labor costs by reducing the number of hours spent on AP processing each month.

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Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In this article, we will discuss what a sustainable supply chain is all about. Once you are finished reading this article, it will allow you to know the impact of sustainability on your supply chain and also on the world. Adopting a sustainable procurement model helps to understand day-to-day involvement with your suppliers.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

In this article, we delve into the realm of supply chain security, exploring‍ the best practices to enhance resilience and fortify defenses in an ever-evolving landscape of risks and challenges. Another best practice is to establish strong partnerships with suppliers and logistics providers.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

This Spend Matters Brand Studio article was written in conjunction with Certa. The technology opens up a wealth of capabilities not previously possible for the procurement practitioner in terms of data availability, end-to-end visibility, cost, time and risk reduction, and ultimately the overall health of the third-party network.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 24, 2021

Technologies to optimize Supply Chain article and permission to publish here provided by Arra at No-BS Marketplace. In case you haven’t implemented this service for faxing online , it might be high time you try the technology, by opening an online portal from a web fax service provider. Robots And Automation. Blockchain.

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