Spend Matters

MAY 8, 2025

With more than 7,000 buyers and over 825,000 suppliers on its network, the company offers a comprehensive platform that blends SaaS technology with managed payment execution, supplier onboarding services and deep ERP integrations. That said, integration risk will be a critical factor.

Buyers 101

Buyers Networking Risk Risk management 101

ivalua

MARCH 18, 2021

The Strategic Sourcing modules of Ivalua allow Punch Powertrain buyers to define Purchasing needs collaboratively, consolidate the tendering documents and ease costing by suppliers (cost breakdown files, dialogue with the projects on technical feasibility).

Strategic sourcing 246

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Cost of ownership 246

Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 19, 2024

The market for containers is witnessing a significant mismatch between buyer and seller price expectations, because of continued strong demand.

Demand 98

Demand Buyers Price Supply 98

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 23, 2024

We position our solution as right-sized and accessible yet powerful, to meet the growing demand for automation. Consult TechMatch our tech selection tool that helps procurement and finance technology buyers quickly explore the market and identify best-fit solutions. Many thanks to Onventis for sharing this insight with us.

Procurement 123

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supplier consolidation 123

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 22, 2023

A purchase order is simply a document that a buyer sends to a supplier to request goods or services, which outlines the order’s details, including the quantity, price, delivery, and payment terms. First, it ensures clear communication between the buyer and the supplier, eliminating potential misunderstandings or disputes.

Purchase orders 191

Purchase orders Purchasing Quantity Buyers 191

Supply Chain Dive

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The apparel company has been cautious in its own buying while trying to meet the needs of department stores and others who seek agility to meet demand.

Buyers 100

Buyers Purchasing Inventory Demand 100

Spend Matters

APRIL 15, 2025

In todays interconnected and demanding world, consumers expect high-quality products that meet modern sustainability standards. This role often overlaps with category managers or strategic buyers but initially requires an expert to develop models and competencies across the team. The Quality and Sustainability Advocate.

Procurement 102

Procurement Category management Chief Procurement Officer Risk management 102

Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Financial supply chain or supply chain finance describes a set of technology-based solutions that helps lower financing costs and enhance the business experience for sellers and buyers connected in sales transactions. . While suppliers can gain quick access to money the buyer owes them, the latter can get more time to pay their balances.

Supply Chain Efficiency 181

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain 181

Finale Inventory

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Improved Customer Experience : Offer a collaboration portal where buyers can view invoices, make secure payments, send real-time messages, and more. Demand Forecasting : Use historical data and market trends to predict future demand, preventing overstocking or stockouts.

Real-time Visibility 59

Real-time Visibility Inventory Buyers Order Fulfillment 59

Spend Matters

APRIL 24, 2025

Buyers are now prioritizing tools that predict, automate and integrate over mere functionality, be it AI-native tools or traditional tools retrofitted with copilots. The data reveals a clear trend: SaaS buying is being redefined by AI-infused stacks, smarter vendor strategies and a growing demand for measurable ROI.

Procurement team 76

Procurement team Contract Negotiation Budget 76

The Thomas Blog

AUGUST 15, 2022

Data shows that industrial buyers are typically 70% of the way through their purchase decision process before reaching out to a supplier. That's because today's B2B buyers are mostly millennials who are digital natives and do all their online research anonymously online first. If you answered yes, that's great!

Buyers 143

Buyers Real-time Visibility Purchasing Strategy 143

Procurement Tactics

MARCH 21, 2023

Jewelry and Industrial Demand According to the World Gold Council, 44% of gold demand comes from the jewelry industry. Large consumers of gold for jewelry like the United States, China, and India also plays a high demand for gold. Investment Demand The gold investment comes in many forms. What is the future price of gold?

Price 174

Price Demand Buyers Risk 174

Procurement Insights

APRIL 18, 2025

This volatility is driven by a combination of global supply chain disruptions, technological cycles, market speculation, tariffs, and demand surges. Many vendors and buyers have accelerated purchases to get ahead of these tariffs, causing temporary price drops followed by sharp increases once tariffs take effect 1 4 5 6.

Price 75

Price Demand Supply chain Real-time Visibility 75

Procurement Tactics

MARCH 16, 2023

This will prompt buyers to find corn alternatives from other countries resulting in low corn demand. Demand Corn is the main energy ingredient for livestock feed and ethanol production. Demand changes in any of these products affect the price of corn. This led to low corn demand and price in the US.

Price 166

Price Export Demand Buyers 166

Spend Matters

MARCH 11, 2024

Procurement organizations increasingly demand efficient and streamlined processes. It provides customers with a platform that connects buyers with qualified suppliers and offers a range of capabilities (in-app and as services) such as category management, demand management, e-sourcing, auctions, supplier management and contract management.

Procurement solutions 120

Procurement solutions Sourcing Procurement Market analysis 120

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

This can include evaluating the suppliers financial stability, past performance, capacity to meet demand, and potential risks related to geopolitical factors, supply chain issues, or sustainability. Buyers can standardize their systems and require suppliers to use compatible technologies.

Strategic sourcing 52

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Strategy 52

Procurement Insights

APRIL 8, 2025

supplier delays, demand spikes). Handling Multi-Stakeholder Complexity Factor Agent-Based Model (Metaprise) Equation-Based Intake & Orchestration Interoperability Agents represent suppliers, buyers, and logistics providers, collaborating across ecosystems. balancing demand spikes across suppliers).

Supply Chain Optimization 81

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 81

Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

We believe these companies deserve greater visibility, especially in a market which is increasingly consolidating and diluting buyer choices. To potential buyers — Halo Ai’s founder has a background in procurement and has built the tool with procurement in mind and to replace current TPRM and GRC point solutions.

Supply Chain Efficiency 113

Supply Chain Efficiency Risk management Real-time Visibility Ethics 113

Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 5, 2020

Christmas tree vendors got a jump on sales this year as buyers looking to chase away pandemic blues started the season early. But all that demand may not necessarily translate into fat profits for sellers of evergreens or the farmers who grow them.

Buyers 112

Buyers Demand 112

The Thomas Blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

Demand generation and demand capture are distinct but equally valuable approaches to marketing. Demand generation is geared towards building awareness and interest among a broad audience. KPIs for demand generation range across metrics like: website traffic, social media engagement, email sign-ups, and brand reach.

Demand 52

Demand Influencing Strategy Bidding 52

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The concept goes beyond traditional buyer-supplier relationships, focusing on creating value through closer, more integrated partnerships. The result is a vehicle that meets market demands for sustainability and performance while reducing time to market and production costs. leading to a more innovative and efficient final product.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Innovation Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

As buyers and customers, we have loud voices and should use our influence for good. On this basis, I see the emergence of sustainable supply chain roles and understand there is a lot of demand for expertise in this area. Whether that is for climate action, human rights or supporting social enterprises and diverse suppliers to thrive.

Sustainability 246

Sustainability Influencing Suppliers Supply chain 246

The Thomas Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

Marketing products and planning campaigns to create customer demand can be essential to a marketer's strategy for attracting new customers. On the other hand, demand generation aims to create interest and produce new potential customer contacts through various channels and marketing strategies. What Is Demand Generation Marketing?

Demand 52

Demand Buyers Strategy Purchasing 52

Arkestro

MARCH 27, 2024

Resources / Blog / Unleashing the Power of Procurement Buyers: Delving into this Impactful Role Unleashing the Power of Procurement Buyers: Delving into this Impactful Role Buyers have always played an important role in the procurement industry, helping organizations obtain goods and maintain a careful balance of speed, cost-efficiency, and quality.

Buyers 52

Buyers supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 52

The Thomas Blog

JULY 26, 2022

industrial sector, and clearly vital to its growth, and s teel continues to be a top product sourced by buyers. That's because today’s new age of B2B buyers are tech-savvy millennials and they’re researching your services online before contacting you. Deliver The Online Content Buyers Need.

Strategy 128

Strategy Buyers Raw materials Import 128

ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Additionally, a purpose-built solution will enable you to measure and monitor buyer adherence to compliance purchasing, ensuring your team is taking advantage of preferred items and reaping the rewards of the contracts you have in place. Demand planning capabilities. Point-of-use data capture.

supply chain budgeting 221

supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 221

ivalua

JUNE 27, 2022

Ivalua’s global reach of buyers and their suppliers helps us deliver on our mission-providing access to working capital to businesses so they can grow and thrive. C2FO: Buyers on the Ivalua platform can pay their suppliers early and proactively set goals for return on their cash. How will the C2FO partnership benefit businesses?

e2e 130

e2e Buyers Suppliers Supply chain 130

Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 7, 2024

The Southeast Asian nation will likely see weaker demand from Indonesia, its top buyer last year, Thai Rice Exporters Association Honorary President Chookiat Ophaswongse said January 4

Export 98

Export Buyers Demand Supply 98

The Thomas Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

As the newer generations move away from processed foods in favor of seeking healthier alternatives with cleaner labels, companies are adapting and pressing forward — t hat trend continues to grow at an excessive pace, signaling that some demands are more of a long-term standard. Consumer Demands of Millennials & Gen Z.

Consumer demands 105

Consumer demands Supply Chain Efficiency Buyers Demand 105

TYA Suite

MAY 3, 2025

PO) is a formal document created by a buyer to request goods or services from a supplier. Once the supplier accepts the PO, it becomes a legally binding agreement between both parties, ensuring that the buyer receives what they ordered under the agreed-upon conditions.

Purchase orders 40

Purchase orders Purchasing Buyers Quantity 40

Spend Matters

APRIL 5, 2023

The influx of business reliance on SaaS applications has caused these systems to be a headache for many companies, and, according to McKinsey, the demand for these applications has created a global market of $3 trillion that has attracted numerous solutions. Having so many options is not always a good thing, though. Read more. )

e2e 98

e2e Management Buyers Contract 98

ivalua

MARCH 18, 2021

The Strategic Sourcing modules of Ivalua allow Punch Powertrain buyers to define Purchasing needs collaboratively, consolidate the tendering documents and ease costing by suppliers (cost breakdown files, dialogue with the projects on technical feasibility).

Strategic sourcing 130

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Buyers 130

Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Collaborative efforts between buyers and suppliers, along with better tools, education, and incentives, can help overcome these barriers and foster a more sustainable supply chain. STAKEHOLDER (AGENT) 2 What are the top five concerns for C-Suite executives? C-suite executives are navigating a complex landscape of challenges in 2024.

Chief Procurement Officer 58

Chief Procurement Officer Supply Chain Efficiency Influencing Supply chain resilience 58

Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 23, 2025

The utility is hoping to capitalize on the recent boom in demand from tech companies looking to use nuclear reactors to power AI data centers.

Buyers 52

Buyers Demand Data 52

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 31, 2024

As companies increasingly recognize the importance of optimizing their supply chains, the demand for skilled professionals in this field is on the rise. This demand, coupled with the complexity of supply chain management, has resulted in a wide range of salaries across different job levels.

Supply chain management 98

Supply chain management Supply chain management supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 98