Spend Matters

MAY 21, 2024

Spend Matters chose Intake and Orchestration as its main research theme for this quarter because we believe it is the fastest-growing procurement tech market segment today. If you’d like to understand more about what intake management and orchestration mean for procurement, read our Guide to Intake and Orchestration.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 7, 2024

Enhancing supply chain resilience as well as supply chain visibility is crucial in today’s interconnected world. The powerful concept of Supply Chain Visibility lies at the core of resilience. Supply Chain Visibility refers to tracking and monitoring the movement of goods, services, and information throughout the supply chain.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

In August 2020 Gartner published this report “4 Tactics Procurement Can Use to Sustain Influence as Economic Conditions Improve” This blog summarizes the key points of the report which you can read in full, here. Procurement Teams Step-up. A Blueprint for Demonstrating the value of Strategic Procurement.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! Procurement is a function that is undergoing an exciting transformation in the majority of global value chains; simultaneously, within its own strategy, process, and technology. This is an exciting time to be a procurement practitioner, as well as a vendor of ProcureTech solutions.

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TYA Suite

MAY 23, 2025

The answer often lies in disconnected systems, manual workflows, and a lack of visibility between procurement and finance teams. Procure to pay automation addresses these issues by digitizing and streamlining the entire cycle, from to invoice payment. Once a purchase request is submitted, it enters an automated approval process.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Author: Hubert Verweij , Head of Procurement Transformation, Capgemini Invent Sweden and Finland. Nowadays, Procurement practitioners primarily talk about emerging topics like the reduction of scope 3 emissions, supplier-enabled innovation and supply risk management. Procurement as end-to-end process owner .

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 5, 2024

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.

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Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Spend Matters constantly updates its understanding of the state of the procurement tech market via RFIs for our SolutionMap dataset, vendor interviews, global event attendance and product demos with the aim of keeping tech-selection decision makers ahead of market trends. What are the challenges and asks of your customers?

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2023

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.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Master supplier data doesn’t just matter to Procurement. It plays a role in a number of necessary business functions and is a key enabler of automation throughout the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process. Inside the modern enterprise, a variety of groups use supplier master data, including not just Procurement, but also: . Operations.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Guest bio: Mandar Rahatekar is a seasoned supply chain professional and Senior Director in Product Leadership at Manhattan, where he plays a critical role within the research and development team.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 9, 2025

It automates procure-to-pay processes, reducing manual friction (PYMNTS, 2023). Strategic Fit: Amex aimed to build an end-to-end B2B platform (Anna Marrs, Amex), enhancing its supplier-side offerings beyond card issuance. BillTrust) for P2P, lagging Ramps integrated procurement-to-AP suite (Venue, 2023). manufacturing).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 28, 2020

The Procurement, or Purchasing, function is considered by many to be a necessary but non-strategic part of any organization. But there is a profoundly significant Procurement value chain. Procurement is strategic! Now is the time for Procurement to SELL! Could the CPO Be Replaced by the Chief Value Officer? ” Ouch!

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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. Example: A global manufacturer unified JD Edwards, NetSuite, and IFS workflows using agents, reducing procurement cycle times by 35%.

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Jaggaer

JUNE 28, 2024

The topic under discussion was current challenges in direct procurement. I sincerely believe that procurement has a leading role to play in this transformation, and doing so calls for a true balancing act. Pre-pandemic, nobody outside procurement and supply chain management ever mentioned it. No pressure, then!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Every research firm and vendor has their own definition, but all share the common theme of visibility. A supply chain control tower system is an attempt to make the outside supply chain environment visible to the enterprise, with “end-to-end” visibility being the Holy Grail.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 15, 2019

As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series. We’ve built a peerless network in the areas of Procurement, Logistics, Change Management, Strategic Sourcing, Planning, and other functional areas in Supply Chain. This interview is with Bronwen Hann, President at Argentus. How quaint is that?

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 13, 2024

What is Procure to Pay (P2P)? Procure-to-Pay commonly known as P2P, encompasses the entire cycle of buying activities from identifying a need for goods or services to completing payment to a supplier. A well-managed P2P process improves operational efficiency, controls costs, and enhances compliance with procurement policies.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 26, 2024

Focus on Leadership Skills Leadership is crucial for advancing in your supply chain career. Improve your interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills to excel. Recognize that leadership is not solely about authority but also about fostering collaboration and navigating challenges with resilience.

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The Dawn of Integrated Source-to-Pay Suites The release of Gartner’s first integrated Source-to-Pay (S2P) Magic Quadrant marks a pivotal moment in procurement technology. While vendors like Coupa and Ivalua retain their leadership in this new landscape, there is a tangible slide in their position within the quadrant.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

As a digital native born at the end of the millennial era, it is fair to say I also expect nothing less. Supply Chain hereon refers to the end-to-end, multi-functional process of converting demand into revenue and profit through the application of Customer Service, Procurement, Planning, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Transport and so on.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

From the inbound perspective he Supply Chain team typically procures raw materials, expedites their delivery. End to End Supply Chain Visibility and the Internet of Things (IoT). The Supply Chain is central to having the complete visibility required to run any company. © Copyright Mortson Enterprises Inc, 2017.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Kristie Syndikus, VP Procurement at Maple Leaf Foods! However a new survey shows that the percentage of women in leadership roles is still low. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

It is a process that creates efficiencies across all spend categories, minimizes supply chain risks through improved supplier selection and awards, while giving visibility into pricing and forecasting. Tactical sourcing is ideal for a.) emergency purchases and b.) But there is a distinction between price and value.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

First, consider that a digital supply chain enables complete, end-to-end connectivity and visibility : You can monitor and understand, in real time, what’s happening anywhere within that supply chain and make real-time decisions to create the outcomes that you desire. © Copyright Mortson Enterprises Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Barkers Procurement

AUGUST 2, 2023

What Are The Pressures That Procurement Faces In 2023 And Beyond? In recent years we have seen the demand placed upon the Procurement function significantly increase. What is driving the pressure on Procurement? The pressures that have been placed on the Procurement function show no signs of reducing.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 22, 2025

The preliminary run uses the RAM 4-Model Assessment tool to access the Procurement Insights proprietary archives and many cross-reference sources using my AI for AI platform. Leadership Founder & CEO: Jag Lamba, former McKinsey consultant, leads the company with a focus on operational agility, risk management, and AI innovation.

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Barkers Procurement

JANUARY 26, 2024

The Pressures That Procurement Faces In 2024. In recent years, we have seen the demand placed upon the Procurement function significantly increase. What is driving the pressure on Procurement? The pressures that procurement faces show no signs of reducing. What can Procurement do to successfully challenge these pressures?

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Barkers Procurement

JANUARY 26, 2024

In recent years, we have seen the demand placed upon the Procurement function significantly increase. What is driving the pressure on Procurement? The pressures that have been placed on the Procurement function show no signs of reducing. What can Procurement do to successfully challenge these pressures? in December 2023.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 23, 2019

The Procurement, or Purchasing, function is considered by many to be a necessary but non-strategic part of any organization. This is not to say that they believe Procurement doesn’t play a role, but rather that they don’t view Procurement as playing a critical role beyond cutting costs and finding suppliers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

And they would not have the end to end supply chain visibility that can come with a TMS. Most Procurement people like to manage and control Supplier relationships themselves. This is where leadership both within your company and within your service provider are critical. The service offering sold very well.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Supply Chain” also reflects the leadership role that this team can and should play in unifying your company! Supply Chain must coordinate the flow of goods across the entire end-to-end supply chain from suppliers through to internal operations and on to customers. Design and Development. Information Technology (IT).

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Claritum

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. Address Procurement Strategy. Focus Procurement on supplier optimisation. Don’t lose Procurement’s focus on costs. Keep Procurement up to date. Procurement is a complex multidisciplinary team activity that crosses all areas of the business. Introduction. Remove the noise.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Check out Procurement Experiences, Trends and the Future! With track & trace, you will get deep visibility to SKU-level information from first-mile to last-mile, including the tracking of costs to better monitor transport spend. SCM #SupplyChain #Business #Leadership #Logistics #Distribution #ECommerce #Retail #Freight #TMS.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

. ​ Automotive supply chain facts Up to 50 percent of unscheduled downtime is due to a lack of spare parts or stockouts ( The Importance of Inventory Optimization in MRO, July 2015 , Aberdeen Group) Generally, 99% of [semiconductor] manufacturing foundries have no visibility where the part is going. Why is this happening?

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Our survey of the global procurement community and the subsequent report, Digital Transformation in Procurement: How Close Are We? revealed heightened awareness of digital technologies and their potential to transform the procurement function, but little progress over the past two years. It identified a couple of key challenges.

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Order-to-Cash vs. Procure -to-Pay: A Comprehensive Overview While Procure-to-Pay (P2P) is widely recognized as a key process in managing organizational spend, its counterpart on the revenue side, Order-to-Cash (O2C), often raises the question s : whats the difference and how does it fit into the bigger picture?

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