Spend Matters

APRIL 16, 2025

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. Learn how he succeeded.

Procurement

Spend Matters

MAY 19, 2025

In our In-Depth Guide , we introduce our series which is based on the critical roles finance and procurement play in shaping an organizations financial health and operational efficiency. Without this, procurements financial impact may go unmeasured, while finance may lack visibility into supplier costs and risks.

Collaboration

Procurement Insights

MAY 13, 2025

But once again, is Practical Procurement Utilization taking a back seat to Progressive AI Theories? That said, I thought it would be interesting to compare our respective backgrounds in the context of procurement and supply chain focus, and more specifically, the practical application of AI, Generative AI, and Agentic AI.

Procurement

Spend Matters

JULY 1, 2025

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

SCMDOJO

MAY 23, 2025

This shift has pushed supply chain leadership to pivot from reactive management to proactive strategy built on data. In this environment, business leaders need clear, data-based insights to make real-time decisions. Analytics-driven leadership encourages cross-functional collaboration.

Leadership

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The world of procurement is constantly evolving, demanding professionals with the right skills and knowledge. Moreover, two popular options often considered are the MCIPS qualification from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) and the Procurement Track offered by SCMDOJO.

Procurement

Planergy

MAY 8, 2025

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. 4][5] Supplier Portals Enhance Collaboration: Digital supplier portals are now in use across 35% of procurement platforms. 4][5] Supplier Portals Enhance Collaboration: Digital supplier portals are now in use across 35% of procurement platforms.

Strategy

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Editors note: in the UK public sector, procurement is usually referred to as commercial services). With all this in mind, here are five considerations that I believe should be top of mind among policymakers and practitioners in public sector procurement. This is especially true in procurement!

Procurement

TYA Suite

JUNE 12, 2025

When business units submit purchasing needs through ad hoc methods such as emails, verbal communication, or disconnected tools, it leads to delays, misalignment, and reduced visibility for procurement teams. Establishes a structured starting point All procurement activities begin with an intake request.

Procurement

Procurement Insights

AUGUST 7, 2025

leadership profiles in Fit Scores)” and addresses “Gartner’s and others’ oversight of people-driven technology success” Refined Disagreements: Market Change Pace : Although the theoretical framework is sound, some claimed vendor movements may still be overstated in relation to market reality.

Procurement

Spend Matters

APRIL 30, 2025

Procurement has long sought a strategic seat at the table. The modern procurement leader must manage risk, drive ESG, deliver cost savings and enable innovation often without additional headcount or budget. Against this backdrop, a new model is emerging: procurement as Orchestrator of Value.

Suppliers

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 16, 2025

Vehicles are sidelined, drivers grow frustrated, and delivery times slip. Fleet leadership turnover causes instability far beyond the shop floor. Driver and technician shortages are widely recognized challenges, but leadership turnover is often overlooked. Drivers notice when leadership disappears. It’s not just savings.

Leadership

Procurement Express

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Procurement software tends to fall into one of three categories. Then, there is accounting software that people use to keep track of POs, sacrificing a comprehensive procurement suite for all-in-one convenience. What is Procurement Software? How Does Procurement Management Software Work? Improved cost control.

supply chain software solutions

Procurement Insights

JULY 7, 2025

Between 2007 and 2025, Procurement Insights archives reflect a remarkable evolution in the procurement and supply chain industry—from basic cost and operational concerns to strategic, tech-driven, and resilience-oriented priorities. Procurement team transformation and data/process digitization appear as timely themes by 2019.

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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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Pipefy

APRIL 22, 2025

If youre in procurement or supply chain, chances are youve wondered: How can I rethink this process, make smarter decisions, and still save time? Procurement automation. But with procurement automation, things become faster, connected, and smarter. The growing answer among forward-thinking companies? Lets take a look.

Sourcing

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Efficient supplier onboarding is a critical aspect of successful procurement and sourcing operations. It enables users, typically legal professionals and procurement teams, to collaboratively edit, comment, and track changes within a contract document. Differentiate With Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)!

supply chain software solutions

Procurement Insights

JULY 2, 2025

In the July 2008 Procurement Insights post Procurement considerations when dealing with a merger? (A There is more to e-procurement than software (Part 2) – see the link in the Web Resources Section. If it did, then 85% of all e-procurement and supply chain initiatives would not fail. FROM CANDY. FROM CANDY.

Supply Chain Optimization

Spend Matters

AUGUST 5, 2025

Introduction AI is reshaping industries, and procurement is no exception — from intelligent contract analytics and invoice automation to next-gen risk scoring. After spending more than a decade in procurement transformation programs, I have seen this up close. Read his observations on GenAI in sourcing here. The design of the workflow?

Data

Skill Dynamics

APRIL 24, 2025

When you look behind the scenes of a global business operation, procurement strategy and supply chain management are usually top priorities, though theyre not always working in sync. This blog explores procurement vs supply chain strategy and looks at how aligning the two leads to operational excellence. It doesnt have to be that way.

Supply chain management

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 21, 2025

Smart contracts – Blockchain-based smart contracts increase procurement efficiency and transparency. Predictive analytics – AI and machine learning improve demand forecasting for optimal inventory and production levels. Dynamic routing – Real-time route optimization reduces last-mile delivery costs.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

Procurement Insights

JULY 18, 2025

Strand Commonality is the underlying mechanism that validates whether an initiative, rule, or tool has been authentically integrated and is visible in real actions, frontline tools, and shared data—not just in executive statements or isolated metrics. What Is Strand Drift And Strand Echo?

Real-time Visibility

Procurement Insights

JULY 1, 2025

MODEL 1 – LEVEL 1 Jon Hansen’s contribution to The Procurement Imperative 2025 – Global Report by Economist Impact and SAP clearly integrates the foundational elements of his Metaprise , Agent-based , and Strand Commonality models, though these frameworks are not named explicitly in the report.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

Procurement Software

APRIL 27, 2025

Category-specific procurement tools – both in the direct and indirect spend space – are quietly booming. Even now, with a lot of talk about a stark consolidation of procurement SaaS solutions, I’m extremely bullish about this specific part of the market. Consider asset management for IT and telecoms.

Procurement

TYA Suite

MAY 13, 2025

Is your procurement process draining your budget? In many organizations, procurement is one of the largest areas of spendingbut its also where hidden savings often go unnoticed. This is why procurement cost reduction is not just an option; its a necessity. Why is Cost Reduction necessary in Procurement? The result?

Strategy

SCMDOJO

JULY 4, 2025

This would be a significant cost-saving and time-saving mechanism for both the shippers, carriers, and logistics providers. It brings considerable time savings through its integration with popular ERP platforms like SAP and Oracle. All this happens right after receiving the invoice, vastly lowering processing times.

Supply Chain Efficiency

Procurement Insights

JULY 3, 2025

Between 2005 and 2025, AdaptOne evolved from a niche supplier onboarding tool to a comprehensive, AI-enabled procurement automation platform, with a particular focus on regulated industries such as food and beverage. In the meantime, stay tuned for my in-depth and comprehensive coverage of AdaptOne soon. FDA, USDA). Hansen Fit Score: 7.57

Leadership

Procurement Insights

JULY 11, 2025

It models change over time , not just as-is snapshots. leadership vision) with quantifiable operational realities. Theoretical Models Hansen Fit Score (HFS): Built on practitioner-centric design, the HFS directly incorporates real-world operational needs, cross-functional alignment, and continuous feedback from actual users.

Supply Chain Efficiency

Procurement Insights

APRIL 3, 2025

MODEL #1 DPW (Digital Procurement World) is widely recognized as one of the most influential platforms in the digital procurement space. It hosts global events, supports startup innovation, and provides thought leadership to procurement professionals seeking digital transformation. Positive Aspects of DPW 1.

Real-time Visibility

Procurement Insights

JUNE 6, 2025

So, what do the Procurement Insights archives have to say about the under-reporting of ProcureTech client successes? Why Failed Initiatives Are Underreported Reputational Risk: Publicly disclosing a failed implementation may harm a company’s brand, investor confidence, or leadership credibility.

Real-time Visibility

Supply Chain Dive

JULY 21, 2025

Daily Dive M-F Operations Weekly Every Tuesday Procurement Weekly Every Thursday Logistics Weekly Every Wednesday By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. times higher than operational emissions, according to data from the U.S. You can unsubscribe at anytime.

Supply Chain Efficiency

SCMDOJO

AUGUST 5, 2025

From small manufacturers to multinational corporations, organizations depend on interconnected networks to deliver materials, goods, and services in a timely and cost-effective manner. Session recording tools can track and log activity in real time, while behavior-based alerts can flag unusual actions before they cause harm.

Supply chain resilience

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. Continuous Learning: AI agents refine workflows using real-time market data, closing gaps in analytics and automation.

supply chain budgeting

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. Implementation of new supply structure Track results and restart assessment This model has essentially stood the test of time.

Strategic sourcing

Procurement Insights

JUNE 3, 2025

Now, you may wonder what that has to do with the procurement profession and AI. As you will soon discover, everything, especially when it comes to the development of today’s procurement professionals. Reality: No one invested time in proper training, and category managers are still relying on spreadsheets.

Real-time Visibility

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.

Supply Chain Efficiency

Procurement Express

MAY 27, 2025

He explains how the platform provided clarity, improved sequencing, and drove down meeting times with visibility into late tasks and bottlenecks. Making the Leap to Marketing In a surprising twist, Jason cold-emailed FloQast leadership and transitioned from a senior finance role into marketing.

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