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We came, we connected, and we conquered! Ivalua NOW AMER 2025 in New Orleans was an event that exceeded all expectations, delivering an unforgettable experience for our thriving procurement community. The vibrant energy of the “Big Easy” served as the perfect backdrop for two days of discussions, technology showcases, networking opportunities, and a few beignets along the way.
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I am starting to see an increasing number of headlines celebrating – okay, primarily promoting the procurement professional’s use of Generative AI, e.g., ChatGPT, etc., as a game-changer. So, how is it a game-changer? ONLY when you know the right questions to ask, and have the depth of experience and expertise to filter the answers into a practical, real-world application and outcome.
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This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of PaymentWorks and its solution for supplier management and secured payments. Buyers and suppliers engage in transactions regularly, but this frequent exchange can pose significant risks for all parties involved. With B2B e-commerce sales hitting approximately $2.1 trillion in 2023, the volume of sensitive data exchanged online continues to grow exponentially.
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Procurement is in the middle of a tech tsunami. And if it feels like the old playbooks aren’t working anymore, that’s because they aren’t. Agentic AI. Autonomous procurement. Unified source-to-pay ecosystems. These innovations are converging and transforming how procurement teams operate. The GEP 2025 Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report breaks it all down.
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