Purchasing & Procurement Zone

Q1 2024 Insider roundup: A deep dive into AI; following procurement tech market movements; updated coverage of 18 vendors

Spend Matters

APRIL 4, 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.

Procurement

Procurement Risk management Raw materials supply chain software solutions

Budgeting Process: Steps and Best Practices for Planning a Budget

Planergy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Cristian Maradiaga King Ocean Book a Live Demo Download a free copy of "Indirect Spend Guide", to learn: Where the best opportunities for savings are in indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Why is Business Budgeting Important?

supply chain budgeting

supply chain budgeting Budget Real-time Visibility Spend management

How is Procurement Software better than G2 and Capterra?

Procurement Software

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

What do Procurement Software, G2 and Capterra do? Procurement Software, G2 and Capterra are all software comparison websites. All three offer different features which allow the user to compare and contrast different types of procurement software products. How is Procurement Software different? I think not.

Procurement

Procurement Influencing Contract Contract management

Webinars

Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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Why Cloud-Based Inventory Management Software is the Key to Your Business Success

Finale Inventory

MAY 11, 2023

Cloud-based inventory management systems allow business owners to access their stock anytime and anywhere. Image by zinkevych on Freepik Imagine this: You’re a small business owner juggling multiple responsibilities, from managing orders to keeping track of inventory levels. Why Choose Cloud-Based Inventory Management Software?

Inventory

Inventory Management Data Contract

Why Cloud-Based Inventory Management Software is the Key to Your Business Success

Finale Inventory

MAY 11, 2023

Cloud-based inventory management systems allow business owners to access their stock anytime and anywhere. Image by zinkevych on Freepik Imagine this: You’re a small business owner juggling multiple responsibilities, from managing orders to keeping track of inventory levels. Why Choose Cloud-Based Inventory Management Software?

Inventory

Inventory Management Data Contract

Introducing our Mid-Market Procurement Tech Map

Procurement Software

JANUARY 2, 2024

If you want to get details on the full taxonomy we use, download a free copy of the tech map in our store. This will also give you the 20 different primary categories we use across our Procurement Software Finder App. We’re also not endorsing any software solutions in this Map. First things first. So, how did we evaluate this?

Procurement

Procurement Price Sourcing Demand

How to Choose the Best ERP for Construction Industry?

TYA Suite

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Modern technologies have been developed to address industry challenges and issues like project management, health, and safety. ERP Software can help you optimize resource allocation, raw materials, labor, architectural design, and schedules. Project management across multiple worksites has always been difficult in construction.

Raw materials

Raw materials Budget Purchase orders Project management

Corporate Travel Program: How To Create a Program for Employer and Employee Needs

Planergy

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Cristian Maradiaga King Ocean Book a Live Demo Download a free copy of "Indirect Spend Guide", to learn: Where the best opportunities for savings are in indirect spend. What's Planergy? How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend.

Risk

Risk Real-time Visibility Negotiation Management

Tail Spend Analysis: What Is It, How To Perform It, and the Benefits

Planergy

MARCH 2, 2023

Cristian Maradiaga King Ocean Book a Live Demo Download a free copy of "Indirect Spend Guide", to learn: Where the best opportunities for savings are in indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. This can make it difficult to track and manage.

supply chain budgeting

supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility supply chain software solutions

The Future of FP&A: How The Role Is Evolving With The Use Of Real-Time Data

Planergy

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Cristian Maradiaga King Ocean Book a Live Demo Download a free copy of "Indirect Spend Guide", to learn: Where the best opportunities for savings are in indirect spend. The nature of contract work can mean periods without assignments and a lack of job security.

Real-time Visibility

Real-time Visibility Data Budget Strategic planning

The 8 Best Financial Management Tools

Planergy

JUNE 30, 2022

Book a Live Demo. Download a free copy of "Preparing Your AP Department For The Future", to learn: How to transition from paper and excel to eInvoicing. How better management in AP can give you better flexibility for cash flow management. Download Free Copy. The 8 Best Financial Management Tools. King Ocean.

Management

Management Real-time Visibility Budget Purchase orders

Marketing Procurement: Challenges and Best Practices

Planergy

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Book a Live Demo. Download a free copy of "Indirect Spend Guide", to learn: Where the best opportunities for savings are in indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Download Free Copy. Best Practices & Tips Category Management Procurement.

Procurement

Procurement Raw materials supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions

Preferred Vendor: What They Are and Why You Should Have A Preferred Vendor Program

Planergy

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Book a Live Demo. Download a free copy of "Indirect Spend Guide", to learn: Where the best opportunities for savings are in indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Download Free Copy. Cristian Maradiaga. King Ocean. Written by. Keith Murphy.

Contract

Contract Suppliers Buyers Price

Experience the Game Changing Cognitive Procurement: Join Us at Procurement Summit 2022, Hamburg

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

MAY 24, 2022

powered Source-to-Contract & Procure-to-Pay solution offerings empower your team to do #morewithless. So, experience this first hand by meeting us at booth #A17 to see AI based live demos! Not only this, we will be showing you exclusive demos of AI Merlin Experience Centre for the first time!! and ML technology.

Procurement

Procurement Contract Sourcing Risk

Vendor Analysis: What Is It, Process, Types, and Best Practices

Planergy

JANUARY 19, 2024

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Cristian Maradiaga King Ocean Book a Live Demo Download a free copy of "Indirect Spend Guide", to learn: Where the best opportunities for savings are in indirect spend. Vendor analysis is crucial for risk management. What's Planergy? What is Vendor Analysis?

Vendor management

Vendor management Suppliers Quality Supply Chain Efficiency

Top 10 Supply Chain Management Courses to Boost Your Career

SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2023

If you’re a supply chain management professional, you’re probably aware of how important it is to continuously improve your skills and knowledge in this field. Fortunately, there are numerous courses available to help you develop your expertise in supply chain management, regardless of your level of experience.

Supply chain management

Supply chain management Supply chain management supply chain software solutions Supply chain

Accounts Payable Policy: What Is It, Best Practices, and an Example Template

Planergy

JUNE 1, 2023

Cristian Maradiaga King Ocean Book a Live Demo Download a free copy of "Preparing Your AP Department For The Future", to learn: How to transition from paper and excel to eInvoicing. How better management in AP can give you better flexibility for cash flow management. What Are the Functions of Accounts Payable?

Purchase orders

Purchase orders Purchasing Suppliers Import

Supplier Performance Management: How and What To Measure

Planergy

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Book a Live Demo. Download a free copy of "Preparing Your AP Department For The Future", to learn: How to transition from paper and excel to eInvoicing. How better management in AP can give you better flexibility for cash flow management. Download Free Copy. Supplier Performance Management: How and What To Measure.

Suppliers

Suppliers Management Supplier relationship management supply chain budgeting

RFI, RFP, RFQ, ROI, RFT: What’s the Difference?

Planergy

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Book a Live Demo. Download a free copy of "Indirect Spend Guide", to learn: Where the best opportunities for savings are in indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Download Free Copy. Sourcing Supply Chain Management. King Ocean.

Buyers

Buyers Supply Chain Efficiency Suppliers Price

Supplier Tiers: What’s The Difference Between Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3

Planergy

JANUARY 12, 2023

Book a Live Demo. Download a free copy of "Indirect Spend Guide", to learn: Where the best opportunities for savings are in indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Download Free Copy. Use PLANERGY to manage purchasing and accounts payable.

Suppliers

Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Raw materials supply chain budgeting

Debt Service Coverage Ratio: What Is It, Formula, and How To Manage It

Planergy

JULY 7, 2022

Book a Live Demo. Download a free copy of "Preparing Your AP Department For The Future", to learn: How to transition from paper and excel to eInvoicing. How better management in AP can give you better flexibility for cash flow management. Download Free Copy. Use PLANERGY to manage purchasing and accounts payable.

Management

Management Purchasing Import Risk

Supplier Development: What It Is, And How To Manage It

Planergy

AUGUST 16, 2022

Book a Live Demo. Download a free copy of "Preparing Your AP Department For The Future", to learn: How to transition from paper and excel to eInvoicing. How better management in AP can give you better flexibility for cash flow management. Download Free Copy. Supplier Development: What It Is, And How To Manage It.

Suppliers

Suppliers Management supply chain budgeting Supplier relationship management

The Ultimate Guide to Back Office Operations & Processes

Pipefy

JULY 12, 2023

Streamline your business processes with the Definitive Guide to Business Process Automation Get free guide What is the back office? Why the back office is important The efficient management of back office operations helps organizations focus on serving customers and meeting goals.

Supply Chain Efficiency

Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions

Procurement & Supply Chain Experts lined up for Ivalua NOW Virtual 2020 on May 5th!

ivalua

APRIL 23, 2020

Like every industry Procurement & Supply Chain software vendors are having to find new approaches in the pandemic world, and firms are coming up with ways of holding events virtually, some of which work better than others. Do you remember the days when we used to attend these things called “conferences”? Crazy, wasn’t it! .

supply chain software solutions

supply chain software solutions Supply chain Procurement Supply

If you can measure it then you can manage it

Claritum

JULY 5, 2018

If you can measure it then you can manage it” This statement is so true in the procurement field. and the complexity of the information escalates to a level that software tools are essential. I’ve negotiated some preferred supplier contracts, but they struggle to gain adoption. The Challenge of Tail Spend. Conclusion.

Real-time Visibility

Real-time Visibility Management Chief Procurement Officer Supply Chain Efficiency

Accounts Payable: What Is It, Definition, Job Description, Process, and Software

Planergy

APRIL 19, 2023

Cristian Maradiaga King Ocean Book a Live Demo Download a free copy of "Preparing Your AP Department For The Future", to learn: How to transition from paper and excel to eInvoicing. How better management in AP can give you better flexibility for cash flow management.

Purchasing

Purchasing Suppliers Contract Risk

Services Procurement: What Is It and How To Manage It

Planergy

JULY 21, 2023

Cristian Maradiaga King Ocean Book a Live Demo Download a free copy of "Indirect Spend Guide", to learn: Where the best opportunities for savings are in indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. What is Services Procurement?

Management

Management Procurement supply chain budgeting Budget

No-Code Automation: Definition and Top 5 Tools

Pipefy

JANUARY 5, 2024

No-code automation refers to software platforms that empower businesses to automate manual or repetitive work for efficiency and cost savings. No-code automation tools play a critical role in business process and workflow management. It often includes features such as process orchestration and task management.

Real-time Visibility

Real-time Visibility Price Data e2e

11 Best eSourcing Software for Mid-Market Companies

Procurement Software

JUNE 13, 2023

There doesn’t seem to be a month go by without a new solution coming onto the market offering eSourcing software as part of their offering. Along with this, the software is increasingly quick and easy to implement and often does not require any external consultancy. We love their UI/UX and can help you arrange a demo here.

supply chain software solutions

supply chain software solutions Contract management Contract Sourcing

13 Best Contract Management Software for the Mid-market

Procurement Software

JUNE 20, 2023

The contract management software market is hot right now. Organisations seem to have finally realised that they’ve suffered from having a “desk drawer” approach to contracts. Being able to manage your contracts in one place, author them, approve them and sign them is a massive productivity boost.

Contract management

Contract management Contract e2e Management

Horizontal vs. Vertical Integration: A Comprehensive Guide

Planergy

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Cristian Maradiaga King Ocean Book a Live Demo Download a free copy of "Indirect Spend Guide", to learn: Where the best opportunities for savings are in indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend.

Supply Chain Efficiency

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting

GAG Pooling: What Is It, Challenges, and Benefits

Planergy

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Cristian Maradiaga King Ocean Book a Live Demo Download a free copy of "Indirect Spend Guide", to learn: Where the best opportunities for savings are in indirect spend. It deviates from the traditional model where each school manages its budget independently.

Budget

Budget Purchasing Real-time Visibility Management

The 8 Best FP&A Software Tools

Planergy

JUNE 28, 2022

Book a Live Demo. Download a free copy of "Preparing Your AP Department For The Future", to learn: How to transition from paper and excel to eInvoicing. How better management in AP can give you better flexibility for cash flow management. Download Free Copy. The 8 Best FP&A Software Tools. King Ocean.

Budget

Budget Price Collaboration Data

What Is A Goods Received Note (GRN)? And Why They Are Important For Accounts Payable

Planergy

AUGUST 11, 2022

Book a Live Demo. Download a free copy of "Preparing Your AP Department For The Future", to learn: How to transition from paper and excel to eInvoicing. How better management in AP can give you better flexibility for cash flow management. Download Free Copy. Cristian Maradiaga. King Ocean. Written by. 13 min read.

Import

Import Quantity Purchase orders Quality

Supplier Relationship Management: A Comprehensive Guide 2023

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 31, 2023

As businesses strive to remain competitive in times of economic uncertainty, there is an increased need for effective supplier relationship management. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the fundamentals of managing a successful supplier relationship – from identifying potential vendors to preserving them long-term.

Supplier relationship management

Supplier relationship management Suppliers Management Supply Chain Efficiency

What is Web3?

Planergy

JULY 14, 2022

Book a Live Demo. Download a free copy of "Preparing Your AP Department For The Future", to learn: How to transition from paper and excel to eInvoicing. How better management in AP can give you better flexibility for cash flow management. Download Free Copy. Blockchain Technology & Software. King Ocean.

Purchasing

Purchasing Networking Data Management

P-Cards: What Are Corporate Purchasing Cards and How Do They Work

Planergy

JULY 14, 2023

Cristian Maradiaga King Ocean Book a Live Demo Download a free copy of "Indirect Spend Guide", to learn: Where the best opportunities for savings are in indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. How Do P-Cards Work? How Do P-Cards Work?

Purchasing

Purchasing Purchase orders Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing

What Is DeFi? How Will Decentralized Finance Impact Your Industry

Planergy

AUGUST 4, 2022

Book a Live Demo. Download a free copy of "Preparing Your AP Department For The Future", to learn: How to transition from paper and excel to eInvoicing. How better management in AP can give you better flexibility for cash flow management. Download Free Copy. Blockchain Technology & Software. King Ocean.

supply chain software solutions

supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Contract Risk

Supplier Consolidation: What It Is, Benefits, and Risks

Planergy

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Book a Live Demo. Download a free copy of "Indirect Spend Guide", to learn: Where the best opportunities for savings are in indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Download Free Copy. Cristian Maradiaga. King Ocean. Written by. 14 min read.

Supplier consolidation

Supplier consolidation Risk Suppliers supply chain budgeting

The top capabilities of Spend Analytics solutions

Spend Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

Spend Analytics solutions provide a single view into all historic, current and planned supplier spending in order to improve that spending through better sourcing, compliance and demand management. Click to enlarge The average vendor should be able to offer basic master data management (MDM) capabilities.

Real-time Visibility

Real-time Visibility Data e2e Quality

Procurement Methods: How To Source and Evaluate The Best Suppliers To Work With

Planergy

AUGUST 8, 2023

Cristian Maradiaga King Ocean Book a Live Demo Download a free copy of "Indirect Spend Guide", to learn: Where the best opportunities for savings are in indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend.

Sourcing

Sourcing Suppliers Procurement Bidding

Q1 2024 Insider roundup: A deep dive into AI; following procurement tech market movements; updated coverage of 18 vendors

Budgeting Process: Steps and Best Practices for Planning a Budget

Webinars

Trending Sources

How is Procurement Software better than G2 and Capterra?

Webinars

Why Cloud-Based Inventory Management Software is the Key to Your Business Success

Why Cloud-Based Inventory Management Software is the Key to Your Business Success

Introducing our Mid-Market Procurement Tech Map

How to Choose the Best ERP for Construction Industry?

Corporate Travel Program: How To Create a Program for Employer and Employee Needs

Tail Spend Analysis: What Is It, How To Perform It, and the Benefits

The Future of FP&A: How The Role Is Evolving With The Use Of Real-Time Data

The 8 Best Financial Management Tools

Marketing Procurement: Challenges and Best Practices

Preferred Vendor: What They Are and Why You Should Have A Preferred Vendor Program

Experience the Game Changing Cognitive Procurement: Join Us at Procurement Summit 2022, Hamburg

Vendor Analysis: What Is It, Process, Types, and Best Practices

Top 10 Supply Chain Management Courses to Boost Your Career

Accounts Payable Policy: What Is It, Best Practices, and an Example Template

Supplier Performance Management: How and What To Measure

RFI, RFP, RFQ, ROI, RFT: What’s the Difference?

Supplier Tiers: What’s The Difference Between Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3

Debt Service Coverage Ratio: What Is It, Formula, and How To Manage It

Supplier Development: What It Is, And How To Manage It

The Ultimate Guide to Back Office Operations & Processes

Procurement & Supply Chain Experts lined up for Ivalua NOW Virtual 2020 on May 5th!

If you can measure it then you can manage it

Accounts Payable: What Is It, Definition, Job Description, Process, and Software

Services Procurement: What Is It and How To Manage It

No-Code Automation: Definition and Top 5 Tools

11 Best eSourcing Software for Mid-Market Companies

13 Best Contract Management Software for the Mid-market

Horizontal vs. Vertical Integration: A Comprehensive Guide

GAG Pooling: What Is It, Challenges, and Benefits

The 8 Best FP&A Software Tools

What Is A Goods Received Note (GRN)? And Why They Are Important For Accounts Payable

Supplier Relationship Management: A Comprehensive Guide 2023

What is Web3?

P-Cards: What Are Corporate Purchasing Cards and How Do They Work

What Is DeFi? How Will Decentralized Finance Impact Your Industry

Supplier Consolidation: What It Is, Benefits, and Risks

The top capabilities of Spend Analytics solutions

Procurement Methods: How To Source and Evaluate The Best Suppliers To Work With

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