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Coupa buys Cirtuo, adds category management to its spend management suite

Spend Matters

The product (Guided Strategy Creation ) gives procurement teams a consistent way to define category strategies, document risks and objectives, and track results. It also helps procurement teams make the case for their work not just in savings, but in alignment, risk reduction and business impact. What is Cirtuo?

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New Ivalua study shows technology challenges are hindering procurement teams from achieving business objectives

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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. , March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Ivalua, a leading provider of global spend management cloud solutions , has announced the latest findings of a worldwide study of supply chain, procurement and finance business leaders on Effective Procurement Performance Measurement. About Ivalua.

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Five Insights for Procurement Teams Navigating Peak Season

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With Christmas and January sales approaching, procurement teams are well into peak season. As we near the end of the year, the current season will soon be over, and procurement teams will start preparing to plan the next one. For many FMCG procurement teams, these risks are linked to inaccurate forecasting.

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BRAVIDA’s PROCUREMENT TEAM ACCELERATES ITS DIGITIZATION JOURNEY WITH IVALUA 

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Redwood City, CA February 10, 2022 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced that Bravida Holding AB has selected the Ivalua platform to digitize the management of its direct and indirect spend. . Ivalua is a leading provider of cloud-based Spend Management software.

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Revolutionizing tail spend management

Spend Matters

In today’s business landscape, effective digital procurement strategies are vital for organizations to optimize spend, enhance operational efficiency and address risk while maintaining an ideal user experience. One area of significant potential that is often overlooked is tail spend management.

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Procurement Teams Forced to Cut Corners as External Challenges Bite and Investments in New Technology Don’t Keep Pace

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Nearly a third (32%) of procurement teams concede to cutting corn ers with their sourcing criteria for suppliers to secure supply. 81% of procurement teams feel pressured by executive teams to respond more quickly and effectively to challenges such as inflation, disruptions, and shortages. About Ivalua. .

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How to Improve Your Indirect Spend Management Strategy

Procurement Express

Understanding these categories is the first step toward better visibility, smarter procurement processes, and tighter budget control. When you’re comparing direct and indirect spend, half the battle comes down to managing changes in the supply chain. Create vendor and supplier expense management policies.