ivalua

JUNE 3, 2025

As Procurement teams are tasked to do more with less in an increasingly complex and uncertain market, digitization has become a must. Procurement leaders have increasingly turned to Spend and Supplier Management platforms to improve decision-making, efficiency and collaboration. The ROI of 393% and an NPV of $25.5M

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ivalua

MAY 21, 2025

Enterprise procurement teams face growing pressure to deliver strategic value – managing supplier risk, ensuring compliance, and supporting sustainability – all without sacrificing speed or control. Procurement Teams Digital technology empowers procurement teams with efficiency and control.

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TYA Suite

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Using a procurement management system is one practical strategy to strengthen these connections. This comprehensive guide explores what procurement management software is, its key features, its role in vendor relations, its integration with business processes, and the benefits it offers.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 15, 2025

Procurements most valuable players Jesus Campos , CEO CorporateLATAM, once wrote on Spend Matters that procurement functions must address two key areas to navigate the uncertainty of global markets: risk management and organizational structure the latter being relevant to our discussion on procurement transformation.

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TYA Suite

MAY 23, 2025

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. This kind of software helps by keeping all vendor information in one central system.

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Procurement Templates

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Sustainability and Compliance: Ensure procurement activities align with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards and regulatory compliance. Action Steps: Automate Processes: Implement cutting-edge procurement software to automate routine tasks, reducing manual errors and boosting efficiency.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Ivalua, a global leader in spend management, today announced that it has been selected by Swedish steel manufacturer SSAB to further improve the efficiency of its procurement processes and uphold and strengthen supply chain risk management thanks to Ivalua’s Source-to-Contract (S2C) solution.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Staying on top of the ever-changing procurement landscape in 2025 is paramount to staying competitive. As the procurement industry and supply chains become more tech-driven and complex, one fact is clear: companies that embrace industry trends will be best positioned to thrive in the challenging procurement landscape of 2025 and beyond.

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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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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

Minimal Strategic Involvement : Procurement was often siloed, with limited involvement in broader corporate strategies. Technology Adoption in Early Stages : Adoption of procurement software was growing but not yet widespread, with many organizations relying on manual or semi-automated processes.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 16, 2025

Interviews Expanding the influence and impact of Procurement a case study featuring Ron Schnur at Utz As many procurement professionals have discovered, transforming your processes to meet todays challenges in an effective manner is not as simple as writing a new mission statement.

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Planergy

MARCH 18, 2025

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. How better management in AP can give you better flexibility for cash flow management. Tools like PLANERGY enhance supply chain resilience by providing real-time tracking, data-driven insights, and streamlined communication with suppliers.

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Arkestro

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

However, as supply chains have evolved into complex, global systems, the demands on procurement, and associated workload have increased significantly. Today’s procurement challenges go far beyond cost negotiations and sourcing. While this approach saves time and effort, it also comes with inherent risks.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Since reverse auctions focus heavily on price competitiveness, this can be easily done with sourcing software tools. This allows the procurement team to quickly identify the lowest or most favorable bid based on cost factors. There is still scope for the software to throw some of these factors into the assessment.

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ivalua

MARCH 31, 2020

New Ivalua study shows technology challenges are hindering procurement teams from achieving business objectives. The study revealed the challenges procurement teams face when it comes to achieving business objectives and the wide and growing gap in performance between advanced and less mature teams.

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Planergy

MAY 8, 2025

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. 4][5] Supplier Portals Enhance Collaboration: Digital supplier portals are now in use across 35% of procurement platforms. Nearly 50% of teams still report productivity slowdowns due to manual data entry, though 43% of leaders are prioritizing change. [4]

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

With the advent of AI, and especially generative AI within that broader term, and the continued globalization of supply chains, the pace of change has sped up, forcing businesses and workers to adjust quickly. Third-party risk management through a specialized vendor moves beyond the onboarding and intake process.

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Procurement Software

JANUARY 26, 2025

The Future of Procurement: The Bullish Case In this optimistic outlook, procurement undergoes a transformation driven by compelling external forces. Visibility and Transparency Heightened demands for supply chain visibility propel investments in technologies that enhance transparency across procurement processes.

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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. What is Procurement Tracking? Procurement Tracking is the process of monitoring and managing procurement activities.

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Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

ChatGPT Procurement departments can take several steps to manage inflation effectively. Here are some strategies and practices that can be implemented: Long-term contracts: Procurement teams can negotiate long-term contracts with suppliers that include price adjustment mechanisms.

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Spend Matters

JUNE 20, 2023

This content does not express the views or opinions of Spend Matters In our previous installment on Spend Matters, we discussed the rapid evolution of Supply Chain Risk Management happening within procurement organizations. And so it should.

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Procurement Software

MAY 9, 2022

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) can be complex. Supplier relationship management software can make things a little bit easier. Sales & Marketing teams have reaped the benefits of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions & Marketing Automation for the past 15–20 years.

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Procurement Software

MAY 9, 2022

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) can be complex. Supplier relationship management software can make things a little bit easier. Sales & Marketing teams have reaped the benefits of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions & Marketing Automation for the past 15–20 years.

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TYA Suite

MAY 13, 2025

This step often begins with employees or departments noticing a shortfall, whether its raw materials for production, office supplies, or maintenance equipment. The need is recognized and communicated to the procurement team to start the process. is made after the necessity has been determined.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 8, 2023

Importance of Risk Management in Procurement Procurement plays a critical role in the success of any organization, as it involves acquiring goods and services necessary for business operations. Understanding Procurement Risk A. Introduction A.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 26, 2023

Category Management as a Strategic Procurement Function Relationship Between Category Management and Strategic Supplier Relationship Management Importance and Benefits of Category Management Best Practices What are the Challenges of Category Management implementation?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In this age of supply chain disruptions that hold the power to upend entire industries, strength and resilience across the entire value chain is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a survival tactic. They also factor in how a strong partnership could reduce supply chain risk and advance sustainability.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 23, 2024

Spend analytics software would be the first tech investment I’d make in a greenfield Head of Procurement role. You have to know what you’re spending your money on before you can start to transform your procurement operations. To do this quickly and efficiently, spend analytics software is your best friend.

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Spend Matters

JULY 27, 2023

Centralize new supplier intake Too many procurement teams operate without centralization, leading to the chaos of disparate teams working on disparate projects. Track and manage risk Supplier onboarding can potentially introduce significant risk to a business.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 22, 2019

Procurement teams are in a unique and important position to drive such initiatives forward as these improvements are only possible through actions taken in the supply chain. Clear steps to sustainable procurement. A quick look at the regulatory landscape.

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Skill Dynamics

OCTOBER 19, 2023

A generic approach to training is not the solution to the increasing range of challenges facing procurement teams. This means that skills enhancement across wider roles is required for procurement professionals, with a focus on role-specific learning. This approach also helps with overall team development.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our 12 Best Procurement Articles! Procurement is a function that is undergoing an exciting transformation in the majority of global value chains; simultaneously, within its own strategy, process, and technology. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Procurement Software

JUNE 13, 2023

There doesn’t seem to be a month go by without a new solution coming onto the market offering eSourcing software as part of their offering. Knowing which solution is suited to your business and level of procurement maturity is a minefield. Which eSourcing solutions are best suited to mid-market businesses?

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 25, 2024

In no order of preference, other than by the date they arrived in our inbox, today let’s hear from enterprise intelligence software specialist SAP , one of Spend Matters 50 Procurement Providers to Know. I believe that the scope of procurement will not contract back to a sole focus on supply stability and cost containment.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 22, 2025

is a leading AI-powered platform specializing in third-party risk management, compliance, and supplier lifecycle automation. Leadership Founder & CEO: Jag Lamba, former McKinsey consultant, leads the company with a focus on operational agility, risk management, and AI innovation. Everything about Certa.ai

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Planergy

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. The Four Types of Procurement in Education Direct Procurement Direct procurement involves acquiring goods and services directly related to an institution’s core educational mission. What's PLANERGY?

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Planergy

JANUARY 26, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. The best way to minimize disruption is to identify the various supplier risks and create a plan of action for what to do if the risk becomes a reality. This can also include economic instability.

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