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

Spend Matters

JUNE 3, 2025

Without a shared measurement framework, procurements financial impact may go unnoticed, and finance may lack visibility into cost savings, supplier risk and payment efficiencies. ” The following section outlines essential KPIs and performance review mechanisms that drive accountability and enhance financial visibility.

Real-time Visibility 98

Real-time Visibility Sustainability Procurement Procurement strategies 98

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2024

As little as 10 years ago, we heard stories of pretty much indifference to risk: “supply risk management was young,” we heard, and “we didn’t worry too much about risk; we spent a very small percentage of our time on it.” In financial services for example,” says Stephen, “the biggest risk concerns are around cyber attacks and data breaches.

Risk management 115

Risk management Risk Import Real-time Visibility 115

ivalua

JUNE 5, 2025

Technology unifies procurement and purchasing, improving visibility, compliance, and workflow automation. Distinguishing the two helps enterprises optimize spend and strengthen supplier relationships. It begins once a supplier has been selected and pricing has been agreed upon.

Purchasing 130

Purchasing Risk Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Spend Matters

MAY 13, 2025

While finance focuses on extending days payable outstanding (DPO) and maintaining liquidity buffers, procurement is driven by supplier relationships, cost reductions and efficiency improvements. Without an integrated process, organizations experience: Long invoice processing times, leading to unpredictable cash outflows.

Real-time Visibility 84

Real-time Visibility e2e Procurement Suppliers 84

Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Yes, we’ve seen a clear increase in demand for risk-related technology from our customers, driven by the growing complexity and volume of data they are required to manage. We’re seeing larger RFPs over time asking for greater complexity. This shift is evident in the growing size and complexity of RFPs for risk-related tech solutions.

Risk management 112

Risk management Risk Management Real-time Visibility 112

Spend Matters

MAY 1, 2025

It is now a strategic enabler of operational efficiency, cost savings and supplier innovation. Heres where e-procurement processes often break down: Fragmented catalog and supplier management: Inconsistent supplier onboarding and unstructured catalogs result in pricing discrepancies and procurement delays.

Real-time Visibility 75

Real-time Visibility supply chain budgeting Procurement Supply Chain Optimization 75

Spend Matters

APRIL 17, 2025

From simple automations that save time to sophisticated strategies that drive major business value, embedding AI in your business processes can provide immense value. These require a bit more effort, such as better data integration and more refined algorithms, but they unlock deeper insights and smarter decision making.

Strategy 98

Strategy Real-time Visibility Procurement Procurement team 98

Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 2, 2025

In this fast-paced economic landscape, the importance of strategic supplier relationship management cannot be overstated. By harnessing the‍ power of data-driven insights, organizations can navigate these challenging waters with precision and grace.

Supplier relationship management 52

Supplier relationship management Data Suppliers Management 52

Spend Matters

MAY 27, 2025

Technology is a powerful enabler of finance-procurement collaboration, bridging gaps in spend visibility, cost control and data integration. Without integration, finance teams struggle to track procurement-driven savings, while procurement lacks visibility into financial planning and liquidity management.

Real-time Visibility 81

Real-time Visibility Procurement supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 81

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Primarily, our customers are prioritising supply chain visibility, adopting proactive risk management strategies and staying compliant with evolving regulations. The future of risk technology will focus on AI-driven automation, improving data quality and ensuring compliance.

Risk management 115

Risk management Risk Management Real-time Visibility 115

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.

Real-time Visibility 121

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

Spend Matters

APRIL 10, 2025

The days of relying solely on traditional processes to manage suppliers, contracts and spend are quickly fading. Supply chains are more complex than ever, stakeholder expectations are soaring and the sheer volume of data that procurement teams must sift through is overwhelming. Procurement is at a crossroads.

Supply Chain Efficiency 105

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Procurement Procurement team 105

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Businesses must find effective ways to strengthen their networks and improve flexibility to maintain stability during uncertain times. In supply chain operations, it plays a crucial role in mitigating risks, improving response times, and optimizing workflows. Enhance visibility across the supply chain through structured reports.

Project management 87

Project management Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 87

Spend Matters

JANUARY 14, 2025

Approval lead time is another important metric. This aligns closely with the need for real-time visibility and analytics capabilities so that they can integrate procurement data with their other financial systems to enable data-driven decision making.

Real-time Visibility 121

Real-time Visibility Procurement Budget Procurement team 121

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.

Real-time Visibility 95

Real-time Visibility e2e Procurement Management 95

Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

We believe these companies deserve greater visibility, especially in a market which is increasingly consolidating and diluting buyer choices. Core strengths Authentic, needs-driven foundation – “Built from the ground up to address real-world challenges, Halo Ai is designed to meet the complex needs of modern third-party risk management.

Supply Chain Efficiency 112

Supply Chain Efficiency Risk management Real-time Visibility Ethics 112

Spend Matters

MAY 19, 2025

Each function’s objectives often overlap, particularly in areas such as financial reporting, cost management, budgeting and data-driven decision making, so when procurement strategies align with finance-led initiatives, organizations gain greater financial visibility, improved efficiency and stronger risk control.

Collaboration 89

Collaboration Procurement Real-time Visibility Budget 89

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

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 29, 2025

Supply chain reports are data-driven documents that provide key metrics and insights into various aspects of your supply chain, including: Inventory Levels Tracking stock levels in real-time to ensure adequate inventory to meet demand while minimizing holding costs. What are Supply Chain Reports?

Supply Chain Optimization 98

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

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 20, 2025

It requires a structured approach to ensure financial visibility, risk management and cash flow efficiency. Without a framework, procurements financial contributions may go unmeasured and finance may lack insight into supplier cost structures, contract obligations and savings initiatives. For example: 1.

Collaboration 68

Collaboration Real-time Visibility Procurement Suppliers 68

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. This software enables companies to create more efficient and transparent relationships with their suppliers, improving the overall performance of their supply chain.

supply chain software solutions 40

supply chain software solutions Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency Suppliers 40

ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

One way of doing this is by leveraging Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions, which can provide procurement with the tools needed to manage their supplier relationships and identify opportunities for cost savings. Let’s explore further.

Price 264

Price Strategy Sourcing Real-time Visibility 264

Spend Matters

MAY 13, 2025

From automating repetitive tasks to enabling more informed data-driven decision making, the impact of this technology is both significant and rapidly accelerating. Its increasingly evident: GenAI is no longer a future concept; its already reshaping operations in real time.

Real-time Visibility 68

Real-time Visibility Procurement Procurement team Strategic sourcing 68

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

Spend Matters

JUNE 2, 2025

Tracking performance over time is key to measuring the business value the collaboration is delivers. However, procurement plays a critical role in reflecting cost-saving initiatives, supplier contracts and spend management efforts in financial statements and budget planning.

Sustainability 68

Sustainability supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility 68

Spend Matters

APRIL 16, 2025

Our coverage also explores the latest thought leadership topics about procurement and supply, the technology that serves it and comparative analyses based on demos and the scoring of 500+ RFI requirements across 12 source-to-pay (S2P) categories that create our Vendor Ranking data.

Procurement 101

Procurement Real-time Visibility supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 101

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. Others turn to last-minute supplier switches or price renegotiations. These stories illustrate a broader point. That is where technology can help.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 68

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

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 5, 2023

The manufacturing floor operates in the blind in the absence of real-time data from suppliers on arrival of parts or raw materials, says Jeffrey Luft, portfolio development executive with Siemens Digital Industries Software.

Real-time Visibility 98

Real-time Visibility Raw materials Suppliers Logistics 98

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.

Purchase orders 52

Purchase orders Collaboration Purchasing Suppliers 52

Spend Matters

APRIL 15, 2025

With raw materials, equipment and maintenance making up the bulk of their expenditures, procurement professionals in manufacturing are turning to AI to gain deeper insights and stronger control over their supplier networks. This means better compliance, fewer disruptions and greater efficiency in managing supplier relationships.

Real-time Visibility 72

Real-time Visibility Procurement e2e Supply Chain Efficiency 72

ivalua

JANUARY 24, 2022

How do Chief Procurement Officers and their teams leverage digital transformation to take control of their data and better deliver against their strategic objectives? . Johan, can you give us a bit of background on the digital transformation journey at Booz Allen and the role of data? What role did data play on a day-to-day basis?

Data 130

Data Real-time Visibility Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Spend Matters

MAY 6, 2025

Phase 1 Understanding the foundations While finance focuses on extending days payable outstanding (DPO) to manage working capital, procurement prioritizes the sustainability of supplier relationships. Mitigating financial risks related to currency fluctuations, interest rates and supplier defaults.

Supply Chain Optimization 82

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. Also, an eprocurement solution provides you with clean spend data, which is the basis for a sound spend analysis and eventually relevant category management.

Eprocurement 235

Eprocurement Real-time Visibility Purchase orders Purchasing 235

Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

However, adoption (by teams, by stakeholders, by suppliers) is not a reality for most organizations. Time and resources can also be a stopping point. think emails and spreadsheets), and that means catering to the many suppliers, matching their needs and abilities. Analysts and research firms have all reached the same conclusion.

Real-time Visibility 114

Real-time Visibility e2e Procurement Negotiation 114

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

From rule-based systems to predictive analytics and the generative AI boom, businesses have leveraged these technologies to optimize operations, forecast trends, and create data-driven strategies. They can proactively identify risks, optimize processes in real time, and even negotiate supplier contracts without human oversight.

Supply Chain Efficiency 62

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 62