Spend Matters

APRIL 15, 2025

Supply chain disruptions whether from geopolitical shifts, weather events or logistical breakdowns are nearly impossible for humans to predict alone. Thats where AI steps in, offering a proactive approach to predicting supplier lead times and optimizing demand forecasts for buyers.

Real-time Visibility 73

Real-time Visibility Procurement e2e Supply Chain Efficiency 73

ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Sustainable master data management and governance: As much as 55% of projects fail due to data management issues. ERP solutions often lack robust capabilities around managing all of the data attributes for products and vendors, and cannot update them in real time or in an automated fashion. The post ERP vs.

supply chain budgeting 221

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

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Tier 1 suppliers and their suppliers—and their suppliers’ suppliers—make up an organization’s multi-tier supply chain. Collaboration across Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, and beyond requires visibility and communication regarding capacity, cost, risk, order quantities, inventory levels, quality , timelines, logistics, and more.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency Suppliers Real-time Visibility 52

ivalua

JANUARY 24, 2022

Data is central to successful digital transformation to relay real-time information and greater visibility into operations and resource allocation. Dramatic supply and demand shifts during the pandemic prioritized the need for data accuracy to solve short and long term supply chain challenges.

Data 130

Data Real-time Visibility Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency 130

SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

Efficient transportation systems minimize delays, reduce costs, and ensure timely delivery to customers. This involves supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement. Customer Service: Customer service is an integral part of supply chain management.

Supply chain management 98

Supply chain management Supply chain management Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting 98

Procurement Insights

MAY 22, 2025

Core Platform and Capabilities Third Party Operating System (OS) Digital Backbone: Certas platform acts as a single, modular, and scalable operating system for managing all third-party relationships, including suppliers, customers, and partners. SAP GRC Real-time GRC and risk management for SAP-centric organizations.

Supply Chain Efficiency 40

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

Una

JUNE 5, 2024

Key elements include diversified sourcing, real-time visibility, strategic inventory management, and the ability to quickly respond to disruptions. Companies that had invested in semiconductor supply chain resilience were able to maintain production and avoid costly delays.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Real-time Visibility 52