Spend Matters

MAY 1, 2025

Yet, many organizations struggle to modernize procurement processes, not due to a lack of technology, but because they fail to align workflows, stakeholder collaboration and automation effectively. Approval workflow bottlenecks: Manual approvals cause delays, increasing cycle times and reducing procurement efficiency.

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

EDITOR’S NOTE: I have recently completed a preliminary analysis of Packaging & Container Companies’ challenges to enable greater supplier collaboration and automation around the purchase order process, including PO confirmations, shipment notices, and price/quantity changes.

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Spend Matters

JUNE 3, 2025

See: Phase 1: Understanding the Foundations Phase 2: Identifying common cash flow misalignments Phase 3: Structuring the collaboration for cash flow optimization Phase 4: Leveraging technology for cash flow enhancements And read our Executive Summary here. Measures real-time cash flow improvements from procurement strategies.

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Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Supply chain collaboration is definitely new to many newcomers in the supply chain industry. In this article, we will discuss what supply chain collaboration is. We will tell you the benefits you can gain in supply chain collaboration. Defining Supply Chain Collaboration. Horizontal Collaboration .

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Spend Matters

MAY 20, 2025

This week, we examined how procurement can structure its collaboration with finance, and now, we turn to see how that collaboration can work in practice. It requires a structured approach to ensure financial visibility, risk management and cash flow efficiency. Does finance have access to real-time supplier payment obligations?

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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? Collaboration brings visibility and agility for gaining market share.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2024

We believe these companies deserve greater visibility, especially in a market which is increasingly consolidating and diluting buyer choices. To potential buyers — True ValueHub can save category managers and buyers significant time and money by identifying new opportunities based on a deep analysis of costs and drivers.

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Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Buyers Supply Chain Optimization 121

TYA Suite

MAY 23, 2025

Managing a successful supply chain requires more than just ensuring products are delivered on time its about building strong, effective partnerships with your suppliers. Supplier collaboration refers to the strategic process of working closely with suppliers to improve the efficiency, quality, and overall performance of the supply chain.

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Spend Matters

MAY 13, 2025

Without an integrated process, organizations experience: Long invoice processing times, leading to unpredictable cash outflows. Inadequate cash flow visibility Finance teams often lack real-time insight into procurement expenditures, supplier contracts and upcoming financial obligations, making it difficult to forecast cash flow accurately.

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Spend Matters

MAY 27, 2025

Using technology to bridge the Finance-Procurement gap Once a well-defined technology adoption strategy is established in the collaboration phase, organizations can move to the next step: leveraging technology to bridge the finance-procurement gap. To resolve this, companies need to do the following: 1.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 29, 2025

The series follows the methodology described in our Aligning Finance and Procurement in-depth guide , which offers a practical, structured approach to enhancing cash flow visibility, optimizing payment timing, reducing working capital risk and improving liquidity outcomes through closer collaboration between finance and procurement.

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ivalua

JUNE 10, 2021

After a close collaboration with Amazon Business over the last year, it is exciting to officially announce the next phase of our collaboration, truly integrated search between Ivalua and the Amazon Business marketplace. With real-time pricing and inventory information to ensure that the items selected are available.

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ivalua

JUNE 10, 2021

After a close collaboration with Amazon Business over the last year, it is exciting to officially announce the next phase of our collaboration, truly integrated search between Ivalua and the Amazon Business marketplace. With real-time pricing and inventory information to ensure that the items selected are available.

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TYA Suite

JUNE 2, 2025

From raw materials for manufacturing to office supplies or software subscriptions, these purchases keep the business moving. But purchasing is more than just placing orders, it's a structured process that ensures the right items are bought, from the right sources, at the right price, and at the right time.

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Spend Matters

MAY 6, 2025

For phase 1, establishing a shared understanding of cash flow priorities is essential before meaningful collaboration can occur. Streamlining purchasing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce administrative delays. Reducing the total cost of procurement through supplier negotiations and sourcing strategies.

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Supply Chain Optimization Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 82

ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2021

– Spend control through real-time visibility into budget consumption, negotiated prices, preferred suppliers, engagement channels. – Process efficiency with reduced cycle times and considerably decreased errors or fraud opportunities. A typical example is purchase order (PO) updates.

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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. Evaluating mitigation options , including: Advanced purchasing or inventory building to front-run tariffs. That is where technology can help.

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Agile and Lean Supply Chain Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 68

Spend Matters

JUNE 2, 2025

Achieving true alignment between finance and procurement goes beyond initial collaboration it requires ongoing monitoring and measurement of shared objectives. Tracking performance over time is key to measuring the business value the collaboration is delivers.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

It also has an impact on procurement teams as they are responsible for managing supplier relationships, identifying opportunities for cost savings, and ensuring that goods and services are delivered on time and within budget. This helps ensure your contracts remain favorable and that all stakeholders comply with the negotiated terms.

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Procurement Tactics

MAY 22, 2023

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. It also requires close collaboration and coordination among all the stakeholders in the supply chain, including suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

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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. Shipment to customer. “C” Subscribe Here!

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Planergy

MAY 8, 2025

Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. 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. What's PLANERGY?

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 5, 2024

A recent report by Maersk and Reuters Events highlights that 68% of companies are making supply chain visibility and monitoring solutions a top priority. The Visibility Challenge: Why Seeing Clearly Matters A major insight from the report is the visibility gap, particularly with tier 2 and tier 3 suppliers.

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TYA Suite

APRIL 13, 2025

When your business is small, using spreadsheets or sticky notes to track purchases might seem easy. These issues can waste time, increase expenses, and cause frustration for your team. Over time, these small problems add up, making it difficult to grow smoothly. What is the main purpose of the purchasing system?

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Procurement Express

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

But to do that effectively, you need the right tech stack to streamline processes, automate tedious tasks, and provide real-time financial insights. Some focus on cloud accounting and bookkeeping, while others specialize in forecasting, budgeting, purchasing, and compliance. What are virtual CFO tools?

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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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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

I have some real context of this, living in NYC and having a family member that works at a hospital. While it is a difficult time, you have to also applaud the heroic efforts of this industry as a whole. Across this supply chain there is typically a lack of visibility due to siloed information and data.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 16, 2025

While full-scale digital transformation certainly takes time, organisations can see rapid improvements in efficiency, collaboration, and data accuracy right from the outset. Dealing with all of these contracts, sourcing events and purchase requests simultaneously, without a digital solution, results in email overload.

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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

MARCH 23, 2025

“ The Forgotten Three A successful ProcureTech implementation can significantly influence product quality, supplier delivery performance, and full-time equivalents (FTEs) in indirect procurement by enhancing efficiency, visibility, and collaboration across the supply chain. Real-time data and AI (e.g.,

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 25, 2025

ANSWER #1 AdaptOne could provide significant value to Byrne Dairy , a food and beverage company, by optimizing and digitizing its procurement operations particularly in supplier management , compliance tracking , and procurement workflow visibility. Here’s how: 1.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 27, 2025

AdaptOne could provide significant value to Byrne Dairy , a food and beverage company, by optimizing and digitizing its procurement operations particularly in supplier management , compliance tracking , and procurement workflow visibility. Here’s how: 1. We aim to improve supplier onboarding, ensure regulatory compliance (e.g.,

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Spend Matters

APRIL 16, 2025

All of the phases are peppered with real-world case studies from the people who have been in your shoes; so you dont have to step into the same holes theyve already avoided! The guide is an invaluable tool for anyone thinking about starting or actively undergoing a digitally-enabled procurement transformation.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Solutions: Strategic Sourcing: Move beyond transactional purchasing and embrace strategic sourcing. Leveraging Technology: Implement procurement software and analytics tools to gain better visibility into spending patterns , identify areas of inefficiency, and automate processes.

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TYA Suite

JANUARY 27, 2025

Managing procurement manually can be fraught with challenges such as delays, human errors, and lack of visibility. Giving the chosen supplier a purchase order Getting the given goods or services and checking them. can automatically escalate breaches of SLA, ensuring timely intervention.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 23, 2025

By embedding analytics across logistics, sourcing, and fulfillment, businesses gain the visibility and foresight needed to stay competitive.Analytics-driven leadership is no longer a luxury; it’s the foundation of operational survival in todays volatile business environment. Analytics allows organizations to move beyond intuition.

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Leadership Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain 54

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. Continuous Learning: AI agents refine workflows using real-time market data, closing gaps in analytics and automation.

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