ivalua

MARCH 16, 2020

Optimization of the entire source-to-pay process for nearly all Körber locations worldwide. As an international technology group with about 10,000 employees, Körber offers products, solutions and services that inspire. Körber’s purchasing and supply chain management organisation is responsible for all procurement processes.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 49

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Chief Procurement Officer 49

Procurement Insights

APRIL 2, 2025

I picked Chevron to prepare the following assessment based on the company’s interest in my recent LinkedIn post and the corresponding poll in the Purchasing & Global Supply Chain Professionals (PGSCP) group. Each providers benefits are calibrated to Chevrons scale ($10B-$15B annual procurement spend) and energy-sector needs.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 52

Jaggaer

MARCH 7, 2025

Advanced technologies such as AI, automation, and predictive analytics are playing a pivotal role in optimizing procurement processes, enhancing transparency, and driving efficiency. But what does the future hold for public procurement, and how can technology fine-tune the process to perfection?

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility Procurement Supply Chain Optimization 52

ivalua

JULY 21, 2021

REV Group embarked on its sourcing and procurement transformation earlier this year, which included four appointments to REV’s global sourcing and supply chain team, representing the Fire & Emergency, Commercial and Recreation segments. Enforcement of procurement compliances. 100% visibility of sourcing processes.

Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Competitive bidding 130

Spend Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

This is where AI can come into its own, allowing procurement to establish full price transparency and scrutinize vendor requests to determine whether price increases were overly inflated. Index-linked clauses with key suppliers can also be used to ensure fairness and balanced exposure for all parties.

Procurement solutions 102

Procurement solutions Supply Chain Optimization Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency 102

Spend Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

What does an E-Procurement solution do? E-procurement solutions use an electronic interface to automate, guide and approve the purchase and reception of products and services. budget compliance and inventory availability), enable effective spend, preferred supplier and category management.

Procurement solutions 98

Procurement solutions Procurement supply chain budgeting Real-time Visibility 98

Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Spend Matters honors a vast array of procurement solution providers each year by selecting them for our ‘50 to Know,’ ‘50 to Watch,’ ‘Future 5’ and ‘Hall of Fame’ celebration lists. Halo Ai is further positioned to extend its feature-set relating to the current Supplier Portal and Secure Document Repository.”

Supply Chain Efficiency 112

Supply Chain Efficiency Risk management Real-time Visibility Ethics 112

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 21, 2023

AI can help create greater efficiency and value across all source-to-pay processes, including spend analysis, opportunity identification, sourcing and contract management, category management, supply relationship management and risk management. And the maximum value can be extracted from these new tools through strategic integration.

Procurement solutions 111

Procurement solutions Procurement e2e Real-time Visibility 111

Jaggaer

MARCH 24, 2025

Impact on Procurement: Gen AI leverages vast datasets to generate actionable insights, helping procurement teams predict future trends, such as market shifts, supplier performance, and demand fluctuations.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Real-time Visibility supply chain budgeting 52

Spend Matters

JANUARY 16, 2024

As costs continue to spiral upwards and supply chain disruptions become the new norm, procurement leaders must grapple with the dual responsibility of achieving cost savings while considering broader strategic initiatives, such as risk management, sustainability and nurturing vital supplier relationships.

Procurement solutions 103

Procurement solutions Procurement Spend management Supply Chain Optimization 103

Procurement Insights

JANUARY 19, 2025

Reference : JD Edwards Baan : Overview : The Baan Corporation offered ERP solutions with procurement components, focusing on manufacturing and project-based industries. Significance : Baan’s software emphasized integration across the supply chain, including procurement processes.

supply chain software solutions 52

supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency e2e Supply Chain Optimization 52

Procurement Insights

MARCH 16, 2025

How Procurement Professionals Use or Interact with Model Context Protocol (MCP) Procurement professionals interact with AI models that utilize Model Context Protocol (MCP) in various ways, especially within digital procurement platforms, supplier management systems, and spend analytics tools.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Bidding 52

Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

In ProcureTech , the phrase “Cant build a house on a cracked foundation” means you cannot successfully implement AI-driven procurement solutions (or digital transformation) if the underlying procurement processes, data, and strategy are flawed. Lesson: AI cant optimize outdated, inefficient workflows.

Procurement team 52

Procurement team Procurement solutions Contract management Quality 52

Spend Matters

MAY 20, 2025

Full-suite solutions, on the other hand, offer a more comprehensive, end-to-end procurement ecosystem. These platforms typically provide a single platform of integrated modules that cover the entire source-to-pay (S2P) process, such as sourcing, supplier management and analytics.

Contract 84

Contract Agile and Lean Supply Chain Sourcing Suppliers 84

Spend Matters

JULY 25, 2022

The consensus was cautious optimism about the pivot to a broader platform and ecosystem approach (including the unique community intelligence aspect of Coupa’s solution strategy) that includes the rapidly expanding Coupa App Marketplace. S&OP-driven supply planning for raw materials. But, is such a leap truly synergistic?

Spend management 98

Spend management Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain management Supply chain management 98

Procurement Tactics

JULY 21, 2022

Procurement portals have shaped supply chain management drastically. It is one of the most useful and popular solutions for digital transformation. . The procurement portal’s functionality lets two complex business processes be optimized and streamlined. Benefits of Procurement Portal.

Procurement 147

Procurement Procurement solutions Bidding Competitive bidding 147

ivalua

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Ahlsell, a prominent international retail solutions provider, has led a complete digital transformation overhaul with a central focus on trading goods supplier management. Acting as a complementary partner to their suppliers, Procurement is a central target and strategic function for Ahlsell. billion in annual sales.

Procurement 130

Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Planergy

MAY 8, 2025

4][5] Supplier Portals Enhance Collaboration: Digital supplier portals are now in use across 35% of procurement platforms. 5] Finance Leaders Are Collaborating More Closely with Procurement: Nearly 48% of CFOs are leveraging procurement data to support broader financial strategies, from fraud detection to cost optimization. [1]

Strategy 52

Strategy Real-time Visibility Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

In this article, we are going to explore what procurement tracking is, its importance in business and the tools to be used when conducting it for its efficient execution. It typically looks for details such as supplier information, item descriptions, quantities, prices, or arrival dates.

Supply Chain Efficiency 178

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting 178

Arkestro

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Historically, the focus has been on optimizing portfolios of spend—prioritizing what to address, defer, or ignore—using well-known frameworks such as the Kraljic Matrix and the Pareto Principle. This allows procurement teams to set up events quickly and efficiently, pre-populating supplier bid sheets with suggested prices.

Procurement 52

Procurement Bidding Procurement team Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 6, 2024

ProPurchaser ** ProPurchaser** operates in the procurement intelligence and cost management sector, providing tools and data to assist supply chain professionals in negotiations. Unison Marketplace**: Formerly known as FedBid, this platform optimizes procurement processes for government buyers, enhancing sourcing efficiency.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Rapid Optimization of Contract Management, Supplier Management and Direct Materials Sourcing. This deployment is another significant step forward in the digital transformation of their overall supply chain processes, a journey that started last year with the successful rollout of Ivalua Sourcing solution for direct materials. .

Contract 130

Contract Collaboration Sourcing Contract management 130

Procurement Insights

MAY 10, 2025

His Procurement Insights blog, active since 2007, has over 14,700 followers, and hes authored nearly 3,000 articles, five books, and hosted over 900 episodes of the PI Window on The World Show. In procurement, this might translate to better supplier negotiations or sourcing strategies, especially for tariffs. 5M in savings.

Procurement 52

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

Procurement Insights

APRIL 5, 2025

3 GEP 1999 Established in 1999, a pioneer in procurement software with 25+ years. 4 Zycus 1998 Founded in 1998, a veteran in cognitive procurement solutions. 8 Keelvar 2012 Founded in 2012, a decade of experience in sourcing optimization. 9 Lytica 2015 Established in 2015, a newer player in supply chain analytics.

supply chain software solutions 52

supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization Negotiation Supply Chain Efficiency 52

ivalua

APRIL 2, 2019

Additionally, the company was looking for a trusted partner to capture cost savings and reduce supply chain risks. “As We look forward to contributing to their Procurement cost optimization initiative”. Effectively managing costs and supply chain risk is critical to success,” said Dan Amzallag, CEO of Ivalua Inc.

Sourcing 28

Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency Chief Procurement Officer Supply Chain Optimization 28

Jaggaer

MARCH 6, 2025

Harnessing Advanced Technologies & Proving Benefit Modern procurement systems must integrate advanced technologies to streamline processes and enhance decision-making: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML): AI and ML are now indispensable for automating repetitive tasks, such as supplier evaluations and contract management.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement supply chain budgeting Sustainability 52

Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 19, 2025

Lyle will be sharing his journey as one of the co-founders of ProcurementIQ, and Anthony will be giving his perspective on why, after many years in the industry, he decided to go to school for supply chain. Its making it much harder to plan and strategize for de-risking supply chains.

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Supply Chain Efficiency Data Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Planergy

MARCH 12, 2025

How AP can improve relationships with your key suppliers. Download Free Copy Reshoring vs Nearshoring: Key Differences and Business Benefits Category Inventory Written by Lyle Del Vecchio 16 min read Tags Procurement Supply Chain Management Last edited March 12, 2025 Download PDF IN THIS ARTICLE What is Reshoring?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions 52

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 5, 2023

A more general (if less exciting) application is the now omnipresence of chatbots in procurement solutions. But as noted, most of procurement receives many benefits from the more traditional purposes of AI, such as pattern detection, data classification and decision support.

Contract 112

Contract Supply Chain Optimization Data Procurement 112

Procurement Insights

APRIL 14, 2025

This approach has encouraged procurement professionals to focus on solving underlying problems through comprehensive analysis and stakeholder engagement, leading to more sustainable and effective procurement solutions. Influence on the Procurement Industry 1. Part 1 of 3).

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Ethics Influencing Procurement strategies 52

Jaggaer

DECEMBER 4, 2018

eProcurement solution providers like JAGGAER are leading the charge, developing sourcing solutions with the complexities and challenges of Freight Procurement in mind. JAGGAER’s Sourcing Optimization tool allows transportation companies to automate and evaluate high volumes of complex, conditional bids with multiple suppliers.

Procurement solutions 40

Procurement solutions Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions 40

Procurement Insights

MARCH 23, 2025

Indirect spending typically represents 15-27% of revenue in manufacturing companies, making it a significant area for cost optimization. The company likely has multiple facilities, a global supply chain, and sustainability priorities (e.g., Office Supplies and Equipment: 5% ($3.75 ingredients). eco-friendly packaging).

Supplier consolidation 52

Supplier consolidation Supply Chain Optimization Logistics Strategic sourcing 52

Spend Matters

AUGUST 31, 2022

Categories: Analytics , Market Intelligence , Procurement , Procurement Systems & Architecture , Purchasing and Sourcing , Requisition / PO Management , Risk Performance and Compliance , Spend Analysis Tags: PRO Direct materials is a hot market for procurement solutions, and this has become even more the case since the Covid crisis.

Supply Chain Optimization 98

Supply Chain Optimization Material management Sourcing Influencing 98

Procurement Insights

APRIL 30, 2025

supplier relationship management). Trend Identification: Procurement Insights commentary on emerging trends (e.g., ESG in procurement, AI-driven analytics) can inform Gartners future criteria, ensuring its Magic Quadrant remains relevant. AI Application Context: Procurement Insights discussions on AI in procurement (e.g.,

Procurement 52

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

ivalua

APRIL 23, 2021

Ivalua’s view point in this area is that procurement has struggled to deliver value through cross functional collaboration due to some specific challenges, especially in organisations in manufacturing, automotive, defence and aerospace, where direct spend is significant and critical.

Collaboration 130

Collaboration Procurement team supply chain budgeting Bill of materials 130

Procurement Express

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Procurement software tends to fall into one of three categories. There are enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, which are complex systems designed to help companies manage all ends of the supply chain. By automating and optimizing procurement activities, it delivers value across multiple areas: Reduce manual processes.

supply chain software solutions 40

supply chain software solutions Purchase orders Procurement Real-time Visibility 40

Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Neither oral nor text-based conversational AI (also known as conversational user experience [CUX] and conversational interfaces [CUI] the latter of which include chatbots) is by no means new, despite the relatively recent prolific uptake by procurement solution vendors. Continuously optimize the system based on the feedback.

Supply Chain Efficiency 112

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Procurement Supply Chain Optimization 112