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SpendHQ: Vendor Analysis (Part 1) — Spend analytics solution overview, company background, platform and services overview, modules and application overview, roadmap and vision

Spend Matters

In this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis we provide an overview of SpendHQ and its solution for spend analytics and procurement performance management. Part 1 of this vendor analysis provides a detailed overview of each module and includes an analyst summary. In part 2 of this series, we will provide more details on the strengths and opportunities of the solution, review the competitive landscape and provide selection considerations.

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A formula for success

Procurement Leaders

A couple of weeks ago, I hosted a call for Procurement Leaders’ CPO community during which the CPO of a major healthcare organisation shared his function’s transformation journey, the lessons learned and its impact. One of the keys to the success of the transformation was that it had a clear purpose and was fully aligned with the organisation’s need to pivot following the impact of Covid, and subsequent earnings and share price underperformance.

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KKR: Five Questions About Their ProcureTech Portfolio and Influence

Procurement Insights

What does KKR know about procurement and ProcureTech solutions? KKR, one of the largest private equity and investment firms globally, has considerable experience and insights into procurement and ProcureTech solutions, especially through its portfolio companies and investments. KKR’s expertise in procurement stems from its strategic focus on improving operational efficiencies across its portfolio companies, which often involves optimizing supply chains, leveraging technology, and implementing co

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437: Women In Supply Chain, Mercedes Pina

Let's Talk Supply Chain

 In today’s episode of Women in Supply Chain, I’m joined by bilingual customer success expert, logistics professional and team builder, Mercedes Pina. With over 10 years of diverse experience in the logistics and supply chain industry, Mercedes is committed to client satisfaction and fostering strong relationships. A passionate mentor, Mercedes is also dedicated to empowering others and fostering inclusive environments where diverse voices are heard and valued.

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Precision in Motion: Why Process Optimization Is the Future of Manufacturing

Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

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Magnus Mondays — When Procurement Tech Projects Fail

CPO Rising

A big IT project has been all over the news in Sweden recently. Two regions (a region is a fairly large public entity that is responsible for public healthcare and… The post Magnus Mondays — When Procurement Tech Projects Fail appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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SpendHQ: Vendor Analysis (Part 2) — Spend analytics product-level strengths and opportunities, voice of the customer, competitors and market analysis, user considerations, analyst commentary and summary

Spend Matters

Part 2 of this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis focuses on the strengths and opportunities of SpendHQ’s spend analytics solution. We will also look at the voice of the customer and the elements to consider when looking at SpendHQ as a potential solution provider. Part 1 of the series provided a history and overview of SpendHQ’s spend analytics solution as well as the solution’s roadmap/vision.

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Macy’s delays full Q3 report over delivery accounting snafu

Supply Chain Dive

Starting in 2021 an employee hid $132 million to $154 million in delivery expenses, a disclosure overshadowing an otherwise decent quarter.

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Three Steps Manufacturers Need to Take Before Investing in AI

Supply Chain Brain

When used diligently, AI-driven product recommendations and content can also indirectly boost sales by enhancing customer engagement, satisfaction and brand relevance.

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BMW’s US footprint may protect it from tariff impacts, CEO says

Supply Chain Dive

CEO Oliver Zipse said 65% of the company’s cars sold in the U.S. are locally made.

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Amazon Workers to Strike or Protest Worldwide on Black Friday

Supply Chain Brain

The workers will be pressing for better workers’ rights and climate action from the giant retailer.

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Reducing Global Lead Times To Improve Customer Experience At Becton Dickinson

Product lead time is crucial in the life sciences industry and represents a key consideration for customers’ purchasing decisions. For this reason, BD Biosciences aimed to optimize its global supply and distribution network to reduce delivery lead time to customers and optimize its global inventory. How BD Biosciences was successful in reducing global distribution lead times between 30% and 60% in addition to: Increasing agility to prioritize urgent and ad-hoc customer requests Increasing global

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Old Dominion to raise rates next month

Supply Chain Dive

A 4.9% general rate increase is effective Dec. 2, the carrier announced.

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Supply Chain Software Company Hit With Ransomware Attack

Supply Chain Brain

It's currently unclear whether the attack impacted Blue Yonder clients in the U.S., including Albertsons, Kroger, Proctor & Gamble and Anheuser-Busch.

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‘Everything is on the table’: Williams-Sonoma preps for tariff hikes

Supply Chain Dive

The home products retailer mapped out a category-by-category plan to reduce sourcing from China, its CFO said in an earnings call.

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FAA Examines Boeing 737 Smoke Risks After Bird Strikes

Supply Chain Brain

A representative for the FAA said on November 21 that the agency is convening a Corrective Action Review Board “in the coming weeks.

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Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence

“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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Success Stories with Pipefy: Automation in Action

Pipefy

Process automation has become an indispensable tool for businesses aiming to achieve greater efficiency and drive innovation. This article explores real success stories with Ti.Saúde, CNH Industrial, and Lacoste, showcasing how automation can be implemented across various contexts and sectors within an organization. With advanced features, the Pipefy platform plays a crucial role in optimizing operations, ensuring processes that are more agile and effective.

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USPS 'Ready and Confident' Ahead of Holiday Package Surge

Supply Chain Brain

The USPS has installed 158 new mail sorting machines across the country since late 2023, and since 2020 has tripled its daily package processing capacity.

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Sustainable procurement: what is it and why is it important

TYA Suite

Sustainable procurement is a growing approach that focuses on purchasing goods and services with consideration for their environmental, social, and economic impacts. By incorporating sustainability into , businesses can contribute to reducing their carbon footprint, promoting ethical labor practices, and supporting long-term economic growth. This concept goes beyond just the cost and quality of products; it involves analyzing the entire lifecycle of what is being purchased—from sourcing raw mate

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BIMCO Adopts Maritime Clause to Satisfy EU Fuel Regulation

Supply Chain Brain

BIMCO says it continues to add to its portfolio of carbon clauses to support the industry, as the shipping industry faces an increase in decarbonization regulations.

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From Basic to Brilliant: Early Optimization of Material and Transport Planning

Explore how a global manufacturing organization steadily advanced its supply chain maturity – starting with basic transportation management and evolving towards a fully integrated, optimization-driven planning approach. Get an inside look at a multi-year 4PL collaboration journey, culminating in the implementation of 4flow TORO to unlock the full potential of early optimization in material and transportation planning.

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Strategic sourcing: Improve your buying power

TYA Suite

What is strategic sourcing and how does it work? Strategic sourcing is a method used by businesses to buy goods and services in a way that focuses on long-term value, not just short-term savings. It involves carefully selecting suppliers based on several factors like quality, price, reliability, and how well the supplier can meet the company's long-term needs.

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Nations Gather for Final Talks on Deal to Curb Plastic Pollution

Supply Chain Brain

According to data from the UN Environment Programme, 75-199 million tons of plastic pollution can be found in the ocean right now.

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