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ivalua
MAY 29, 2025
Procurement and supply chain management are often used interchangeably—but in practice, the lines between them can blur in ways that create real friction. In this blog, we cover the key differences between procurement and supply chain management, and explain where the biggest disconnects typically occur.
Spend Matters
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Contract lifecycle management (CLM) providers may be best known for their repositories, clause libraries, obligation management features and authoring. The post How contract management solutions support risk management appeared first on Spend Matters. However, risk is a major element of the contract lifecycle.
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Spend Matters
MAY 14, 2025
Coupa announced during its Inspire 2025 event that it has acquired Cirtuo, a provider of category management (CatMan) software. The move addresses a long-standing gap in many procurement technology offerings: helping teams define and manage procurement strategies, rather than just executing sourcing events. What is Category Management?
Procurement Templates
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Mastering these skills not only optimizes procurement processes but also positions managers as strategic business partners. SAP, Oracle) Procurement software (e.g., Coupa, Ariba) Data analytics tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle) Procurement software (e.g., Coupa, Ariba) Data analytics tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle) Procurement software (e.g.,
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The high-tech and telecom sectors face a contract management crisis if the process isn’t managed properly. What can CPOs do to ease the contract management burden?
Spend Matters
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The post How spend analytics solutions support risk management appeared first on Spend Matters. This piece covers how risk data specifically comes into play for traditional spend analytics vendors. This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.
Spend Matters
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Visit our In-Depth Guide to Risk Management for an explanation of this complex environment. For today’s vendor viewpoint we spoke with Nick Francis, Chief Technology and Marketing Officer (CTMO) at Commercial Value Management specialist Brooklyn Solutions.
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The secret is mastering strategic cost management strategies. This GEP bulletin, "Strategic Cost Management Approaches to Unlock Growth and Increase Profitability," breaks this down into clear, actionable steps. How can businesses gain a competitive edge in an era marked by relentless competition and economic fluctuations?
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Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions.
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Download this GEP-sponsored Everest Group research for insights on how your competitors are upping their tail spend management game.
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In "The Cost-Plus World of Supply Chains: The Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Environment," you'll find lessons from AT&T and GSK on managing today’s supply chain disruptions.
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Download this eBook and gain an understanding of the impact of data management on your company’s ROI. Given data’s direct impact on marketing campaigns, reporting, and sales follow-up, maintaining an accurate and consistent database is a top priority for B2B organizations. You'll learn about: The true cost of bad (and good) data.
Speaker: Shalini Dinesh
Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success.
Speaker: Ketan Jahagirdar - Sopheon’s Director of Product Management
To be successful, digital transformation involves the strategic application of digitalization to improve a business’ entire system of production, procurement, sales, operations, human resources, and financial management. In short, to basically transform the way a company makes money and delivers value to customers.
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CEVA Logistics, a global leader in third-party logistics, was contracted to help a technology company manage its complex supply chain, supporting B2B, B2C, and reverse flows across multi-leg transport.
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