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Risk management solution providers and what their customers really want – Brooklyn Solutions

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To round off that perspective we’d like to engage the thoughts of the solution providers themselves, particularly in terms of how they believe their customers perceive risk and what they want from today’s solutions. Visit our In-Depth Guide to Risk Management for an explanation of this complex environment.

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How the importance of risk management has changed for procurement – and what to do about it

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A common thread among the conversations we’ve had recently with senior procurement practitioners tells of the extent to which attitudes towards risk have changed over the past decade. So these real-life practical considerations also come into play for the practitioner, and finding alternative sources of supply becomes a priority.

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Procurement vs. Supply Chain Management: Differences, Challenges & Solutions

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Procurement and supply chain management are often used interchangeably—but in practice, the lines between them can blur in ways that create real friction. Misaligned priorities, siloed systems, and unclear ownership can directly impact key performance indicators like cost savings percentage and procurement cycle time.

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8 Procurement Software Best Practices For 2025

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In this post, we’ll break down proven strategies to help you streamline processes, improve visibility, and take back control of your procurement stack. All of these processes are critical components for managing procurement activities strategically. Key Takeaways What is Procurement Software – and why is it important?

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Procurement Technology: Enterprise Solutions Driving Efficiency and ROI

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This guide breaks down the key procurement technologies in use today and the trends reshaping the future, such as AI-driven sourcing, predictive risk management, and deeper integration across the supply chain. Your procurement technology platform should help unify data and processes across tiers to avoid disruptions.

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Digital Procurement for Enterprises: Key Challenges and Critical Capabilities

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Unfortunately, outdated tools and fragmented processes make it difficult to maintain visibility across the supply chain and adapt at the pace of business. Drawing on real-world use cases and proven frameworks, we highlight what separates high-performing teams from the rest, and how to build a foundation for smarter, more agile procurement.

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Understanding the Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) of Ivalua

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393% ROI from process automation, better visibility, and replacing old systems. Reductions in procurement overhead, coupled with increased spend visibility, innovation opportunities, and streamlined supplier engagement. These disjointed processes introduced inefficiencies, increased human errors, and limited visibility into spend.