Spend Matters

MAY 27, 2025

Technology is a powerful enabler of finance-procurement collaboration, bridging gaps in spend visibility, cost control and data integration. Without the right tools, procurements contributions to financial strategy can remain disconnected from budgeting, forecasting and risk management.

Real-time Visibility 92

Real-time Visibility Procurement supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 92

ivalua

JUNE 5, 2025

Procurement and purchasing are often used interchangeably, but they serve distinct roles within any successful organization.While both involve acquiring goods and services, their workflows, objectives, and impact on enterprise risk management differ significantly.

Purchasing 130

Purchasing Risk Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency 130

SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2025

Consider this your business suddenly faces a major supply chain disruption. But the truth is, a fragile supply chain can make or break your companys success in today’s world. But the truth is, a fragile supply chain can make or break your companys success in today’s world.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 73

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions 73

TYA Suite

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This introduction to supplier risk management outlines the importance of effectively identifying and managing risks that may arise from suppliers. Supplier risk management is crucial for businesses, as it helps them mitigate potential challenges that can disrupt operations.

Risk management 40

Risk management Risk Suppliers Strategy 40

Spend Matters

JUNE 2, 2025

While traditional KPIs often emphasize cost savings or budget control, aligned organizations take a more strategic approach, tracking performance indicators that reflect the joint impact of finance and procurement on business outcomes. Track spend under management to determine how much organizational spend is strategically controlled.

Sustainability 64

Sustainability supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility 64

Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

Here’s a breakdown of the shifts over this period: 2011: Procurement as a Tactical Function Primary Focus on Cost Savings : In 2011, CFOs largely viewed procurement as a cost-control function , tasked with negotiating contracts, reducing spend, and maintaining compliance with budgets.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 52

ivalua

MAY 30, 2025

AI is reshaping the way organizations source, manage suppliers, and drive value today. As supply chains become more interconnected and risks more dynamic, traditional procurement tools fall short. AI agents offer a smarter, faster way to manage sourcing, risk, and spend across the entire procurement lifecycle.

Procurement 130

Procurement Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 130

ivalua

MAY 30, 2025

AI is reshaping the way organizations source, manage suppliers, and drive value today. As supply chains become more interconnected and risks more dynamic, traditional procurement tools fall short. AI agents offer a smarter, faster way to manage sourcing, risk, and spend across the entire procurement lifecycle.

Procurement 130

Procurement Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Spend Matters

APRIL 15, 2025

Procurements most valuable players Jesus Campos , CEO CorporateLATAM, once wrote on Spend Matters that procurement functions must address two key areas to navigate the uncertainty of global markets: risk management and organizational structure the latter being relevant to our discussion on procurement transformation. The Risk Manager.

Procurement 93

Procurement Category management Chief Procurement Officer Risk management 93

Spend Matters

MARCH 25, 2025

To understand why, lets look at the following parallel: Procurement professionals often discuss spend under management (SUM) as a key metric of success. However, the reality is that stakeholders, including budget owners, business units, etc., largely control procurements level of influence.

Stakeholder engagement 87

Stakeholder engagement Management Procurement Influencing 87

Planergy

MARCH 18, 2025

How better management in AP can give you better flexibility for cash flow management. Common disruptions such as economic instability, vendor delays, natural disasters, and supply shortages uniquely challenge schools due to tight budgets and rigid schedules. But what happens if those supply chains are disrupted?

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 52

Spend Matters

JUNE 2, 2025

By using data, automation and better processes, procurement can improve financial reporting, cut costs, support budgeting and manage risks. Average time to resolve cost discrepancies. Deliver supplier cost trends, contract renewals and real-time updates to improve forecasts.

Strategy 64

Strategy Procurement supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency 64

Spend Matters

APRIL 15, 2025

Manufacturing and industrials: Strengthening the supply chain backbone In the manufacturing world, procurement is about much more than just tracking spend its the heartbeat of supply chain management. This means better compliance, fewer disruptions and greater efficiency in managing supplier relationships.

Real-time Visibility 68

Real-time Visibility Procurement e2e Supply Chain Efficiency 68

Jaggaer

MARCH 20, 2025

Community colleges, public universities, and private institutions alike must navigate the potential for budget cuts, shifts in federal aid programs, and changing regulatory requirements. Budget Shortfalls First, the good news. These could be amended, scrapped or introduced by current and future administrations.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Procurement Budget Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Procurement Tactics

MAY 30, 2023

Their primary responsibilities include negotiating with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and prices, ensuring the quality and timely delivery of goods and services, and managing the procurement process from start to finish. Furthermore, procurement managers may work in various industries, including manufacturing, retail, and government.

Management 178

Management supply chain budgeting Procurement Negotiation 178

ivalua

MAY 21, 2025

Enterprise procurement teams face growing pressure to deliver strategic value – managing supplier risk, ensuring compliance, and supporting sustainability – all without sacrificing speed or control. They increase an organization’s efficiency during processes like sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, and spend analysis.

Real-time Visibility 130

Real-time Visibility Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain e2e 130

Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 14, 2025

A typical procurement competency framework covers several key areas, including but not limited to strategic sourcing, supplier management, risk management, and contract negotiation. Category Management Category management refers to the focused management of individual aspects of your procurement process.

Procurement 59

Procurement supply chain budgeting Procurement team Supply Chain Efficiency 59

Jaggaer

MARCH 7, 2025

Why Modernizing Government Procurement Matters Government procurement is a complex process, often involving multiple stakeholders, large-scale budgets, and stringent regulatory requirements. Traditional procurement methods can lead to inefficiencies, delays, and cost overruns.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility Procurement Supply Chain Optimization 52

IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 10, 2024

As organizations strive to harness the power of AI while controlling costs, leveraging anything as a service (XaaS) models emerges as a strategic approach. Embracing the power of XaaS XaaS encompasses a broad spectrum of cloud-based and on-premises service models that offer scalable and cost-effective solutions to businesses.

Budget 62

Budget Innovation Sustainability Demand 62

Spend Matters

APRIL 17, 2025

Also, not having a proper requirement management process negatively impacts a projects budget, schedule or quality. The fact that there is often a misunderstanding of what technology can do, and, if you add on top of that, a weak business case, then it is no wonder that buying the right technology is often difficult for organizations.

Change management 106

Change management Negotiation supply chain budgeting Budget 106

ivalua

JUNE 9, 2025

Inefficiencies are baked into the procurement process, wasting time and budget while leaving the door open to errors such as missed deadlines or incorrect orders. Supplier risk adds even more complexity. This strengthens internal controls and reduces regulatory risk, while improving audit readiness.

Sourcing 130

Sourcing Procurement Real-time Visibility Procurement team 130

Procurement Insights

MAY 22, 2025

is a leading AI-powered platform specializing in third-party risk management, compliance, and supplier lifecycle automation. Leadership Founder & CEO: Jag Lamba, former McKinsey consultant, leads the company with a focus on operational agility, risk management, and AI innovation. Everything about Certa.ai

Supply Chain Efficiency 40

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Stakeholder engagement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

Procurement Tactics

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Additionally, it allows managers to build better relationships with suppliers based on the importance of each supplier. . SRM is usually used by many supply chain professionals who constantly deal with suppliers in areas such as procurement, project management, and operations. .

Supplier relationship management 181

Supplier relationship management supply chain software solutions Suppliers Management 181

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

Budget and Cost Control Procurement expenditures, monitoring variations in the cost and identifying opportunities for savings, and avoiding unnecessary costs shall be monitored in accordance with the approved budget. Risk Mitigation In risk management, there is a key role to be played by procurement monitoring.

Supply Chain Efficiency 178

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting 178

Procurement Insights

MAY 21, 2025

QUESTION 1: How does Hansen’s Metaprise Model address the following CPO concerns: Budget Constraints, Process and System Alignment, Technology Gaps, Challenging Market Dynamics, Difficulty Engaging Stakeholders? tariffs, port strikes), reducing costs by 2030% (DND case study). Heres how it tackles each challenge: 1.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Real-time Visibility Stakeholder engagement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Planergy

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

This involves consulting educators, administrators, and department heads to identify specific needs, performance expectations, and budget constraints. Though it makes budgeting a bit more complex , its often worth it. This improves the purchasing power of the group compared to the individual.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Budget 52

Jaggaer

MARCH 24, 2025

These procurement technologies empower teams to move beyond traditional methods, using data-driven insights for smarter sourcing, demand forecasting, and risk management. Predictive AI, on the other hand, uses historical data to forecast potential disruptions, price changes, and supply chain risks.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Real-time Visibility supply chain budgeting 52

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 19, 2025

We conclude that different types of loans may help e-commerce supply chains. You benefit from them because your business receives help for managing peak seasons and overcoming competition for the top e-commerce positions. Source: [link] Well, it faces a few challenges: Management. in CAGR by 2030.

supply chain software solutions 52

supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Planergy

MARCH 19, 2025

Managing these suppliers isnt just about making purchases; it ensures smooth operations, cost savings, and quality education. However, budget restrictions and transparency requirements present challenges. What is Supplier Management? Improved Focus: With fewer disruptions, educators can dedicate more energy to teaching.

Suppliers 52

Suppliers Management supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Procurement Tactics

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Before we tackle what strategic sourcing managers are, we must first know strategic sourcing to fully grasp their role in the company. . Strategic sourcing is a part of the supply chain and puts an emphasis on customized solutions and strategic partnerships. Skills Necessary to be a Strategic Sourcing Manager.

Strategic sourcing 200

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Management 200

Skill Dynamics

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management Strategic sourcing skills are crucial for procurement professionals to effectively identify and then leverage opportunities within the supply base to create value. Strategic sourcing can also help reduce the overall risk in a given supply chain.

Procurement 59

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting 59

Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Driving change with effective change management strategies You dont need a digital strategy. Lets explore these aspects.

Procurement 109

Procurement Change management Strategy supply chain budgeting 109

Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

Strategic sourcing: Adopting strategic sourcing practices enables procurement to analyze the entire supply chain and identify cost drivers. By understanding the components and processes that contribute to the final product’s cost, procurement can explore opportunities to optimize and reduce expenses.

Procurement 130

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Raw materials 130

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.

Supply Chain Optimization 73

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions 73

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 28, 2021

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supply chain budgeting 98

supply chain budgeting Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency e2e 98

Spend Matters

JULY 24, 2023

So while this year’s report places a lot of emphasis on operating model set-up and talent management, we wish to highlight the ‘Digitization’ section because Procurement has a clear imperative to build agility and resilience into supply chains. Category management is the core engine for scaling processes.

supply chain budgeting 98

supply chain budgeting Budget Agile and Lean Supply Chain Risk 98

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Quantum Leap to the Top 10 Supply Chain Skills of the Future! The phrase “Supply Chain Management” was originally coined by Keith Oliver in 1982 and subsequently gained increasing popularity as its usage was proliferated in books and language.

supply chain budgeting 82

supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 82