Spend Matters

APRIL 30, 2025

Because they are embracing orchestration capabilities to coordinate supplier facing processes across business units and functions and adding value within those orchestrated workflows. Value generation : Beyond savings, orchestrated procurement focuses on innovation, supplier enablement and enterprise agility. AI suggests actions.

Suppliers 82

Suppliers Management Real-time Visibility Agile and Lean Supply Chain 82

ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2023

For the Government, supplier diversity programs are something procurement professionals in the United States (US) have accepted as a key element to their procurement success. Since their inception more than 50 years ago, supplier diversity programs have spread beyond public procurements. Supplier Diversity on the World Stage.

Suppliers 246

Suppliers Strategy Agile and Lean Supply Chain Ethics 246

Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

By providing a unique supplier portal that integrates data from various ERP systems, IDAS helps manufacturers maintain on-time delivery rates, ensuring operational efficiency and stability in complex supply chains. It leverages data to provide customers with insights to ensure supply continuity. This content is for members only.

Supply Chain Efficiency 116

Supply Chain Efficiency Management Supply chain Buyers 116

Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

In this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis we provide an overview of Samification by The Classification Guru (TCG) and its solution for supplier normalization. Whether it is messy supplier or spend data or files nested in random Google Drives and Excel files, every company can identify a data source theyd like to have cleaned.

Suppliers 95

Suppliers Market analysis Data Buyers 95

Spend Matters

MARCH 12, 2025

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of Forestreet, a supplier discovery solution. That is why supplier scouting/discovery is making a comeback (after years of putting ‘supplier rationalization’ at the top of every organizations priority list). This content is for members only.

Suppliers 79

Suppliers Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency 79

The Thomas Blog

AUGUST 24, 2022

And so do the buyers of your company's products or services. By understanding what your buyers have on their plates, you can more easily accomplish one of your most important tasks — generating more leads and contributing to your bottom line. From a supplier's perspective, the industrial buying cycle is a two-step process: 1.

Buyers 128

Buyers Buying process Suppliers Sourcing 128

Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Spend analytics is crucial for procurement teams as it provides valuable insights into the organization’s spending patterns, supplier performance and potential cost-saving opportunities.

Procurement team 120

Procurement team Market analysis Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing 120

Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

When we talk about reputational risk, we refer to damage to a company’s name or brand resulting from the negative actions (inadvertent or not) of a top-tier supplier or sub-tier part of the supply chain. Often they are the result of a supplier cutting costs and corners. What causes reputational risk The causes come from many quarters.

Risk 113

Risk Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Suppliers 113

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Supplier Collaboration: Driving Innovation and Competitive Advantage In today’s hyper-connected global economy, where supply chains span continents, and industries are interlinked globally, supplier collaboration serves as the foundation to drive innovation and create a future-ready organization. What is supplier collaboration?

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Innovation Suppliers supply chain budgeting 52

Spend Matters

MAY 14, 2025

In sectors like automotive, manufacturing and retail, buyers must navigate complex sourcing events that require detailed part-level information, tight timelines and input from cross-functional stakeholders, such as engineering and R&D. LightSource was specifically created to solve these issues for direct materials sourcing.

Sourcing 87

Sourcing Buyers Procurement team Bidding 87

Procurement Tactics

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Supplier Onboarding — The Ultimate Guide . Supplier onboarding in a company can start slowly as its complexity requires the collection of information carefully. In this article, we will discuss what supplier onboarding is. Once you are done reading this article, you will have an in-depth knowledge of supplier onboarding.

Suppliers 175

Suppliers Negotiation Procurement Strategy 175

Spend Matters

APRIL 14, 2025

Such capabilities are especially important for high-mix, low-volume manufacturers that need to continuously identify optimal suppliers for a wide variety of existing and new parts. The knowledge of how to balance quality, cost and delivery for a part is often held by the most experienced buyers. This content is for members only.

Management 108

Management Buyers Quality Innovation 108

Procurement Tactics

APRIL 23, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Supplier Code of Conduct — Embracing Sustainability Supplier code of conduct allows businesses to establish their internal and external expectations. However, what is it?

Sustainability 177

Sustainability Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Chief Procurement Officer 177

Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Here’s why we think Vroozi matters: To the market: Vroozi offers a comprehensive P2P solution, including e-procurement, invoice automation and supplier collaboration. To buyers: Vroozi delivers a cloud-based P2P suite that streamlines procurement, invoicing and payments.

Procurement 119

Procurement Buyers Collaboration Demand 119

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.

Buyers 101

Buyers Networking Risk Risk management 101

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 26, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Top 10 US Dropshipping Suppliers — Pricing & Reviews The US dropshipping market reached an estimated amount of $15.64 Top 10 US Dropshipping Suppliers Study Procurement Study Negotiations 1.

Price 195

Price Suppliers Negotiation Real-time Visibility 195

ivalua

MARCH 18, 2021

The Belgium-based automotive supplier, specialising in sustainable and affordable propulsion system solutions, deployed Ivalua’s platform in September 2020 for the sourcing of components for the DT2 program, within the company’s Joint Venture operations: Punch Powertrain PSA e-transmissions.

Strategic sourcing 246

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Cost of ownership 246

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Metrics around supplier consolidation and spend concentration are also common. Customers use Onventis to consolidate suppliers and negotiate better terms. Customers emphasize how procurement technology safeguards against non-compliance penalties and helps maintain preferred supplier standards.

Procurement 123

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

Procurement Heads

JULY 14, 2022

Kaleida, which was founded by Jason Roberts in 2019, connects buyers to diverse suppliers and helps procurement functions achieve their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals while alerting supplier companies to new revenue opportunities. Kaleida’s fully inclusive platform is a golden source of data.

Procurement 246

Procurement Leadership Buyers Suppliers 246

Supply Chain Dive

MARCH 4, 2024

Large buyers have been pressuring suppliers, dragging down smaller, private firms’ operational efficiency, according to RapidRatings analysis.

Suppliers 137

Suppliers Buyers 137

Spend Matters

APRIL 22, 2025

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of Enlighta Spice, a supplier governance and risk solution built to manage performance and risks related to external spend with a focus on services spend. This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.

Risk 68

Risk Suppliers Risk management Supplier relationship management 68

Spend Matters

JANUARY 7, 2025

From the measurement of greenhouse gas reductions (Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions) to the percentage of procurement spend directed toward suppliers using renewable energy, the ability of our software to visualize quantitative data efficiently is central to buying decisions.

supply chain software solutions 117

supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Raw materials 117

Procurement Leaders

MARCH 26, 2024

For many procurement and supply chain leaders, it is standard practice to involve suppliers early when developing new products and services. Moreover, Toyota, in particular, had set up ingenious systems for collaborative product development by delegating tasks to its closely connected suppliers – its supplier keiretsu.

Suppliers 130

Suppliers Product development Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting 130

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 22, 2023

A sales order is a confirmation document a supplier/seller issued to the buyer. It is a document that confirms the buyer’s request, including the agreed-upon terms and details such as the prices, quantities, payment method, delivery terms, and any other relevant information.

Purchase orders 200

Purchase orders Purchasing supply chain software solutions Buyers 200

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Supplier Collaboration: Fundamental to Elevating Manufacturing Performance Supplier relationships are at the heart of manufacturing performance. That’s why supplier collaboration—that consistent, trusted, and responsive interaction between supplier and manufacturer—is pivotal to manufacturing success.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 7, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Supplier Collaboration Software — What You Should Know The use of supplier collaboration software continues to rise as businesses grow and technology advances. However, what is it?

supply chain software solutions 130

supply chain software solutions Collaboration Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Artificial intelligence continues to revolutionize buyer-supplier collaboration and information management, offering transformative opportunities to optimize supply chains.

Collaboration 115

Collaboration Suppliers Supply Chain Optimization Management 115

Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 24, 2022

Supplier Networks — The Ultimate Guide of 2022. Supplier networks are important in the procurement industry to find your preferred supplier. In this article, we will discuss what supplier networks are. After this article, you will have an insight into what supplier networks are. Outsource activities to Suppliers.

Networking 130

Networking Suppliers Buyers supply chain budgeting 130

The Thomas Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

Here at Thomas , we've been powering North Americas largest and most active network of B2B buyers and industrial/commercial suppliers for more than 120 years. We understand the challenge of finding the best and most reliable suppliers. Thomas makes it easy to filter search results to find the suppliers that fit your needs.

Sourcing 98

Sourcing Export Suppliers Quality 98

Spend Matters

JANUARY 8, 2025

Whether it is juggling multiple supplier requests, dealing with complex regulatory requirements or navigating interdepartmental communication gaps, procurement teams face a host of difficulties in aligning their processes to meet business needs effectively.

Market analysis 113

Market analysis Procurement team Sourcing Buyers 113

Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

In todays globalized market, the financial health of suppliers has become a critical concern. It offers an in-depth financial risk assessment solution designed to evaluate the financial viability of suppliers through comprehensive analysis of financial statements of public and private companies.

Risk 95

Risk Procurement team Suppliers Buyers 95

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Many businesses go to market for solution support within supplier management with ESG/Corporate sustainability as a primary compelling event, or driving factor. Consult TechMatch our tech selection tool that helps procurement and finance technology buyers quickly explore the market and identify best-fit solutions.

Supply Chain Efficiency 113

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Cost of ownership Procurement 113

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.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency Suppliers Real-time Visibility 52

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 28, 2024

S2P suites typically cover sourcing, supplier management, contract management, spend analytics, AP automation and e-procurement. To potential buyers — Onventis covers the full source-to-pay lifecycle and offers supplemental capabilities such as an e-procurement shop, meaning it can be a one-stop-shop for customers in Europe.

Market analysis 109

Market analysis Contract management Sourcing Buyers 109

Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of SupplyHive, a supplier performance management (SPM) solution built to enhance how companies assess their suppliers and continuously improve their relationships with them. The supplier management market is broad and fragmented. This content is for members only.

Suppliers 123

Suppliers Management Buyers Sourcing 123

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 30, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter 9 Best US Lumber Suppliers — Industry Outlook, Considerations, Pricing, and Reviews The US based Forest Economic Advisors, LLC (FEA) predicted a 16% US housing drop in 2023. Here are four key considerations: 1.

Price 177

Price Suppliers Quality Negotiation 177

Spend Matters

AUGUST 12, 2024

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Graphite Connect and its solution for supplier management. Graphite Connect aims to achieve this with its solution built on a network model where suppliers enter and maintain their information once and can share it with all buyers in the network.

Suppliers 113

Suppliers Management Buyers Purchase orders 113