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Webinar — The considerations that haunt Spend Matters 50/50 lists

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Nikhil Gaur, Spend Matters Director, Strategic Projects & Research Analyst, summed up the achievement as follows: “Spend Matters tracks some 1,500+ procurement and supply chain technology and services providers. Solutions around ESG, risk, intake & orchestration come to mind.

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AI Agents in Procurement: The Ultimate Guide

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As supply chains become more interconnected and risks more dynamic, traditional procurement tools fall short. In this blog, you’ll learn what AI agents are, how they differ from traditional procurement software, where they deliver real-world impact, and how to overcome adoption challenges.

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AI Agents in Procurement: The Ultimate Guide

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As supply chains become more interconnected and risks more dynamic, traditional procurement tools fall short. In this blog, you’ll learn what AI agents are, how they differ from traditional procurement software, where they deliver real-world impact, and how to overcome adoption challenges.

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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. Explore Ivalua’s intake management solution.

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Direct vs Indirect Procurement: Key Differences, Challenges, and Opportunities

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Direct and indirect procurement are two fundamental approaches in supply chain management, each serving distinct functions within an organization. Who Owns It in the Enterprise Typically, direct procurement is managed by supply chain or operations teams. It also includes travel and consultant spend.

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How to Build a Successful Procurement Strategy in 2025

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No matter the focus, whether cost reduction and quality improvement, or supply chain optimization and resilience, procurement must have a concrete role in delivering outcomes that matter to the business. Intake management software that supports these controls can help standardize how requests are handled and who gets involved.

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What is the Best Procurement Software?

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Procurement software tends to fall into one of three categories. There are enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, which are complex systems designed to help companies manage all ends of the supply chain. And finally, there’s purchase order-specific software. What is Procurement Software?