Spend Matters

JUNE 3, 2025

Without a shared measurement framework, procurements financial impact may go unnoticed, and finance may lack visibility into cost savings, supplier risk and payment efficiencies. ” The following section outlines essential KPIs and performance review mechanisms that drive accountability and enhance financial visibility.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Businesses must find effective ways to strengthen their networks and improve flexibility to maintain stability during uncertain times. One of the most effective strategies for building resilience is integrating project management into supply chain operations. A well-managed supply chain does not just survive crises it thrives in them.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 29, 2025

This article serves as the executive summary of a six-part series built for finance and procurement leaders aiming to strengthen their organizations cash flow management and liquidity position. Cash flow management is no longer an isolated finance function, it requires end-to-end coordination across teams and systems.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2024

We believe these companies deserve greater visibility, especially in a market which is increasingly consolidating and diluting buyer choices. To potential buyers — True ValueHub can save category managers and buyers significant time and money by identifying new opportunities based on a deep analysis of costs and drivers.

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Spend Matters

MAY 1, 2025

It is now a strategic enabler of operational efficiency, cost savings and supplier innovation. Heres where e-procurement processes often break down: Fragmented catalog and supplier management: Inconsistent supplier onboarding and unstructured catalogs result in pricing discrepancies and procurement delays.

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Spend Matters

MAY 13, 2025

While finance focuses on extending days payable outstanding (DPO) and maintaining liquidity buffers, procurement is driven by supplier relationships, cost reductions and efficiency improvements. When these priorities are not harmonized, misalignments emerge that can weaken cash flow management and working capital optimization.

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Spend Matters

MAY 27, 2025

Technology is a powerful enabler of finance-procurement collaboration, bridging gaps in spend visibility, cost control and data integration. Without the right tools, procurements contributions to financial strategy can remain disconnected from budgeting, forecasting and risk management.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 17, 2025

From simple automations that save time to sophisticated strategies that drive major business value, embedding AI in your business processes can provide immense value. AI also enhances supplier profile management, enriching, verifying and completing supplier data to provide a more comprehensive view of risks and opportunities.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 2, 2025

In this fast-paced economic landscape, the importance of strategic supplier relationship management cannot be overstated. Join ‍us as we delve into the world of Supplier Relationship Management, unlocking the secrets to success in the face ‍of tariff uncertainty.

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 20, 2023

However, with the advancement of technology, businesses now have access to software that simplifies and automate the entire order management process. In this article, we will explore what supplier order management software is, its benefits, and some of the best software options available in the market.

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

We believe these companies deserve greater visibility, especially in a market which is increasingly consolidating and diluting buyer choices. Halo Ai addresses this need with an innovative, AI-driven approach to third-party risk management rooted in risk intelligence. What are Halo Ai’s greatest strengths?

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Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 23, 2023

Procurement success in 2023 with our Strategy Course Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter What Are the Benefits of Having a Transport Management System? A transport management system is an innovative software used to make the transportation of goods and services throughout a company more efficient.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 10, 2025

The days of relying solely on traditional processes to manage suppliers, contracts and spend are quickly fading. AI is the game-changer that allows procurement professionals to escape the cycle of transactional work and focus on what really moves the needle: strategic sourcing, supplier collaboration, and advanced analytics.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 29, 2025

Supply chain reports are data-driven documents that provide key metrics and insights into various aspects of your supply chain, including: Inventory Levels Tracking stock levels in real-time to ensure adequate inventory to meet demand while minimizing holding costs.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Building Stronger Relationship s : Effective Approaches to Multi-Tier Supplier Collaboration A chain is only as strong as its weakest link—but what if you can’t evaluate the entire chain? Tier 1 suppliers and their suppliers—and their suppliers’ suppliers—make up an organization’s multi-tier supply chain.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

One way of doing this is by leveraging Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions, which can provide procurement with the tools needed to manage their supplier relationships and identify opportunities for cost savings. Let’s explore further.

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Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 2, 2023

Supplier Integration — The Ultimate Guide of 2023. Supplier integration enables a robust supply chain process. However, not many people know how to collaborate with their suppliers. . For this article, we will discuss what supplier integration is. So without further ado, let us now delve into supplier integration. .

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TYA Suite

MAY 23, 2025

Managing a successful supply chain requires more than just ensuring products are delivered on time its about building strong, effective partnerships with your suppliers. Supplier collaboration is essential for optimizing supply chain performance and achieving long-term business success. has an important role to play.

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Spend Matters

MAY 19, 2025

Each function’s objectives often overlap, particularly in areas such as financial reporting, cost management, budgeting and data-driven decision making, so when procurement strategies align with finance-led initiatives, organizations gain greater financial visibility, improved efficiency and stronger risk control.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Supplier Collaboration: Driving Innovation and Competitive Advantage In today’s hyper-connected global economy, where supply chains span continents, and industries are interlinked globally, supplier collaboration serves as the foundation to drive innovation and create a future-ready organization. What is supplier collaboration?

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Spend Matters

JUNE 3, 2025

For many Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs), the real message was clear: Volatility is back, and this time, it demands faster, more coordinated and more data-driven responses. Others turn to last-minute supplier switches or price renegotiations. The complexity of tariff exposure today extends far beyond first-tier suppliers.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Best-in-Class for Healthcare Supply Chain Management? Are ERP systems better than best-in-class supply chain solutions for managing healthcare supply chains? What are the pros and cons, and what supply chain strategy will pave the way to higher margins, improved supply chain risk management in healthcare and improved patient care?

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Supplier Collaboration: Fundamental to Elevating Manufacturing Performance Supplier relationships are at the heart of manufacturing performance. That’s why supplier collaboration—that consistent, trusted, and responsive interaction between supplier and manufacturer—is pivotal to manufacturing success.

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Spend Matters

MAY 20, 2025

It requires a structured approach to ensure financial visibility, risk management and cash flow efficiency. Without a framework, procurements financial contributions may go unmeasured and finance may lack insight into supplier cost structures, contract obligations and savings initiatives. For example: 1.

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Spend Matters

MAY 6, 2025

In the Executive Summary to this use case series on aligning finance and procurement for cash flow optimization and liquidity we examined five phases that help organizations break down silos, align priorities and build the operational and technological capabilities needed to manage cash more effectively.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 8, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Inventory Management — Everything You Should Know Inventory management enables companies to ensure that they always have enough stock to fulfill customer orders. However, what is it?

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Spend Matters

APRIL 16, 2025

All of the phases are peppered with real-world case studies from the people who have been in your shoes; so you dont have to step into the same holes theyve already avoided! SXM; SRM) Samification promises to normalize 100% of suppliers at an affordable price point.

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Spend Matters

MAY 13, 2025

Its increasingly evident: GenAI is no longer a future concept; its already reshaping operations in real time. Traditional procurement teams continue to grapple with familiar, persistent challenges, such as manual data entry, siloed systems, outdated tools and limited visibility into spend categories or supplier performance.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 15, 2025

Modern procurement needs have far surpassed transaction management; procurement is now a critical component in driving strategic value across businesses and AI has become a key tool in procurement teams back pockets. This means better compliance, fewer disruptions and greater efficiency in managing supplier relationships.

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Spend Matters

JUNE 2, 2025

Tracking performance over time is key to measuring the business value the collaboration is delivers. However, procurement plays a critical role in reflecting cost-saving initiatives, supplier contracts and spend management efforts in financial statements and budget planning.

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Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Spend Management — The Ultimate Guide of 2023. Spend management is an important process to reduce losses and mistakes. However, how do you manage your spending? In this article, we will discuss what spend management is. We will tell you the challenges and benefits of spending management. What is Spend Management?

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TYA Suite

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This introduction to supplier risk management outlines the importance of effectively identifying and managing risks that may arise from suppliers. Supplier risk management is crucial for businesses, as it helps them mitigate potential challenges that can disrupt operations.

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

EDITOR’S NOTE: I have recently completed a preliminary analysis of Packaging & Container Companies’ challenges to enable greater supplier collaboration and automation around the purchase order process, including PO confirmations, shipment notices, and price/quantity changes.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

This leap in AI capabilities is revolutionizing industries, and AI-driven supply chain management is no exception. The Role of Agentic AI in Supply Chains Supply chains are dynamic and complex, requiring continuous decision-making across multiple functions, from procurement and inventory management to logistics and demand forecasting.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 7, 2024

Enhancing supply chain resilience as well as supply chain visibility is crucial in today’s interconnected world. The powerful concept of Supply Chain Visibility lies at the core of resilience. Supply Chain Visibility refers to tracking and monitoring the movement of goods, services, and information throughout the supply chain.

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TYA Suite

MAY 23, 2025

This statistic shows a real and common problem in many companies today. This makes it hard for procurement teams to find what they need quickly, and even harder to manage vendors in a smooth, professional way. That is why an increasing number of firms are using Vendor Lifecycle Management Software.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

However, adoption (by teams, by stakeholders, by suppliers) is not a reality for most organizations. Time and resources can also be a stopping point. think emails and spreadsheets), and that means catering to the many suppliers, matching their needs and abilities. Analysts and research firms have all reached the same conclusion.

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