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.

Real-time Visibility 95

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Spend Matters

JUNE 2, 2025

Following on from Phase 4 Leveraging technology to bridge the Finance-Procurement gap of our In-Depth Guide to aligning finance and procurement, Phase 5 looks at how to measure and sustain that success. Tracking performance over time is key to measuring the business value the collaboration is delivers.

Sustainability 68

Sustainability supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility 68

ivalua

JULY 15, 2020

Following the global climate protests that swept the world in 2019, sustainability rose to become a business priority. In our latest study of UK-based procurement, supply chain and finance professionals, we found that 60% of UK businesses have decreased investment in sustainability initiatives as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

Real-time Visibility 130

Real-time Visibility Sustainability supply chain software solutions Collaboration 130

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Following months of debate based on extensive knowledge of the many procurement technologies they have demoed, analyzed and benchmarked, they arrive at a list of five young providers that they believe are innovative and exciting, have a rapidly rising presence in the market, can grow sustainably and which every CPO should have on their radar.

Real-time Visibility 121

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Buyers Supply Chain Optimization 121

Spend Matters

APRIL 30, 2025

The modern procurement leader must manage risk, drive ESG, deliver cost savings and enable innovation often without additional headcount or budget. Procurement teams are spread thin and have to manage everything from basic sourcing to board-level ESG compliance. From there, workflows adapt in real time.

Suppliers 82

Suppliers Management Real-time Visibility Agile and Lean Supply Chain 82

Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Sustainable Supply Chain — The Ultimate Guide. The sustainable supply chain is adopted by many companies due to the increasing pressure to demonstrate greater environmental and social responsibility. In this article, we will discuss what a sustainable supply chain is all about. Supply Chain Sustainability: What is it?

Supply Chain Efficiency 183

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain Sustainability 183

ivalua

MAY 2, 2025

Without a core system to track and manage these rules, the risk of non-compliance escalates. AI agents can then access real-time, high-fidelity information, boosting the reliability of their insights. Cross-Functional Visibility: Procurement rarely happens in a bubble. Because the platform enforces data standards (e.g.,

Procurement 130

Procurement Real-time Visibility Data Contract 130

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.

Real-time Visibility 81

Real-time Visibility Procurement supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 81

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Supply disruptions and market dynamics impacted many companies because they had limited visibility into their supply chains, no structured risk management programs and inadequate mechanisms to monitor markets.

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Risk Real-time Visibility Category management Procurement 108

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?

Inventory 187

Inventory Management Real-time Visibility Inventory control 187

ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] A Balancing Act: Drive Sustainability while Managing Cost and Risk April 27, 2023 | | Supply Chain by Vishal Patel Cost, Risk, and Sustainability. The question is, how do you balance all three while maintaining continuous operations and generating revenue at the same time?

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Sustainability Risk Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

ivalua

JULY 16, 2020

16th July 2020, London – Research from Ivalua, a leading provider of spend management cloud solutions, has shown that six-in-ten (60%) UK businesses have decreased their investment in sustainability initiatives due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Lack of visibility slowing plans to tackle environmental concerns.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Real-time Visibility supply chain budgeting Supply chain 130

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. Ivalua’s Contract Management module allows you to easily track milestones and consumption in real time across multiple agreements.

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Price Strategy Sourcing Real-time Visibility 264

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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supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 221

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.

Collaboration 89

Collaboration Procurement Real-time Visibility Budget 89

Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Following months of debate based on extensive knowledge of the many procurement technologies they have demoed, analyzed and benchmarked, they arrive at a list of five young providers that they believe are innovative and exciting, have a rapidly rising presence in the market, can grow sustainably and which every CPO should have on their radar.

Supply Chain Efficiency 112

Supply Chain Efficiency Risk management Real-time Visibility Ethics 112

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.

Supplier relationship management 52

Supplier relationship management Data Suppliers Management 52

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.

Supply Chain Optimization 98

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

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.

Real-time Visibility 68

Real-time Visibility Procurement Procurement team Strategic sourcing 68

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.

Supply Chain Optimization 82

Supply Chain Optimization Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 82

Finale Inventory

JANUARY 27, 2025

In today's fast-paced business environment, the difference between thriving and struggling often comes down to how effectively a company manages its order fulfillment process. The Flow of Order Picking When a customer places an order, the information flows from the ecommerce platform into the warehouse management system.

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Inventory Real-time Visibility Management Warehouse operations 52

Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 2, 2025

As the automotive industry grapples with mounting challenges, a new trend is taking shape a strategic shift toward cash flow management and financial resilience. auto tariffs have reshaped supply chain dynamics, pushing the industry to rethink its approach to financial management in the digital age. Join us as we explore how U.S.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain 52

Procurement Tactics

JULY 20, 2023

Sustainable Procurement Maintain high profitability while moving toward sustainability 4. However, with the advancement of technology, businesses now have access to software that simplifies and automate the entire order management process. Supplier Order Management Software: What it is?

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supply chain software solutions Suppliers Management Purchase orders 134

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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Supply Chain Visibility Real-time Visibility e2e Supply Chain Optimization 98

Procurement Tactics

MAY 22, 2023

Integrated logistics, also known as integrated supply chain management, refers to the coordinated and seamless management of all the activities involved in the movement and storage of goods and materials. Sustainable Procurement Course Maintain profitability while moving toward sustainability 4.

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Logistics supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 207

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! Core) EcoVadis is a leading vendor in the ESG technology market that provides comprehensive sustainability ratings and insights.

Procurement 101

Procurement Real-time Visibility supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 101

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 7, 2025

Modern technological tools like AI and machine learning enable companies to forecast supply chain needs, and IoT sensors allow the tracking of products in real-time, which makes operations faster and cheaper. Supply chain management follows the entire production journey from material collection to product delivery to customers.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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. The more sustainable path lies in structured action planning. This makes visibility the cornerstone of any viable tariff management strategy.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 68

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 68

Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 7, 2025

Global conflicts, macroeconomic shocks, and shifting global trade routes are all combining to provide real challenges to modern supply chains, and are driving the uncertainty that organizations feel. Businesses should try to leverage real-time data to allow for quick and informed decision-making to minimize delays.

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Supply chain resilience Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency 90

Procurement Tactics

MAY 16, 2023

In a 4PL model, the external provider (also known as the lead logistics provider or LLP) manages and coordinates all aspects of the supply chain , including transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and distribution. 4PL providers usually offer more strategic insight and management over the company’s supply chain.

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Logistics supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency 211

Jaggaer

DECEMBER 5, 2024

A recent report by Maersk and Reuters Events highlights that 68% of companies are making supply chain visibility and monitoring solutions a top priority. The Visibility Challenge: Why Seeing Clearly Matters A major insight from the report is the visibility gap, particularly with tier 2 and tier 3 suppliers.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Supply Chain Visibility – An Overcomplicated Challenge! A recent Deloitte survey estimated only 15% of CPO’s have visibility beyond their tier one suppliers. I found this striking that there is so little multi-tier Supply Chain visibility. Visibility comes at a cost – one we’ve spoken about before: trust.

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Finale Inventory

JANUARY 27, 2025

Introduction Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology has revolutionized how businesses track and manage their inventory, offering unprecedented accuracy and efficiency for small to medium-sized eCommerce and retail operations. Modern businesses require real-time visibility into their stock levels, locations, and movements.

Inventory 52

Inventory Real-time Visibility Management supply chain software solutions 52

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Collaboration across Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, and beyond requires visibility and communication regarding capacity, cost, risk, order quantities, inventory levels, quality , timelines, logistics, and more. Collaboration brings visibility and agility for gaining market share.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency Suppliers Real-time Visibility 52

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 19, 2023

AI in logistics refers to the use of AI-powered solutions to optimize supply chain management, improve decision-making and enhance customer experience. Artificial intelligence is being used to automate routine and time-consuming work in warehouses such as packing and sorting of goods which helps to improve efficiency, reduce errors and costs.

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Logistics supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization 193

Planergy

MARCH 24, 2025

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. What's PLANERGY? How to report and analyze indirect spend to identify savings opportunities.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Real-time Visibility Spend management Innovation 52

Jaggaer

MARCH 24, 2025

These procurement technologies empower teams to move beyond traditional methods, using data-driven insights for smarter sourcing, demand forecasting, and risk management. Impact on Procurement: Spend analytics give CPOs visibility into spending patterns, supplier performance, and inefficiencies.

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