Spend Matters

APRIL 16, 2025

Throughout the year our analyst team provides vendor-specific profiles and tech solution analyses as part of Spend Matters Insider content. Exploring the world of procurement tech in Q1 Spend Matters Insider coverage in Q1 included more than just our staple Vendor Analyses. The success of the Procurement team at Utz Brands, Inc.,

Procurement 102

Procurement Real-time Visibility supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 102

ivalua

JANUARY 18, 2022

Through the implementation of its best-in-class Source-to-Pay solution which ensures rapid and accurate purchase processing, Ivalua is pleased to support Parkland’s growth strategy by transforming its procurement processes. We are excited to celebrate our deployment of another leading brand in Canada.

Procurement solutions 130

Procurement solutions Sourcing Procurement Spend management 130

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 19, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Your Ultimate Guide To Launching A Digitized Procurement Startup One of the biggest advantages of digitization in the procurement industry is that it allows you to use data analysis to make informed decisions.

Procurement 201

Procurement supply chain software solutions Procurement strategies Collaboration 201

Spend Matters

JANUARY 9, 2024

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. And let’s hear from Scott Macfee, CEO of SpendHQ.

Procurement solutions 113

Procurement solutions Procurement Procurement team supply chain budgeting 113

Spend Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

This Spend Matters series takes a look at the state of procurement technologies in the market today and whether they meet user demands. In this article, our analyst Xavier Olivera looks at E-Procurement. In this article, our analyst Xavier Olivera looks at E-Procurement. What does an E-Procurement solution do?

Procurement solutions 98

Procurement solutions Procurement supply chain budgeting Real-time Visibility 98

Spend Matters

JANUARY 15, 2024

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. Effective contract administration is the last outcome of the S2C focus in public procurement.

Procurement solutions 107

Procurement solutions Procurement Contract administration Contract 107

Procurement Insights

APRIL 2, 2025

EDITOR’S NOTE: Chevron was IN NO WAY involved with the following assessment, although I think they will find it to be an interesting read because it leverages their known capabilities and aligns them with my prior research and discussions on procurement efficiency, Shared Services, and Hansens RAM principles.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Spend Matters is publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. As with all business functions, generative AI will be a game-changer for procurement. We expect to see more procurement teams embrace a dynamic team set-up in 2024.

Procurement solutions 120

Procurement solutions Procurement Procurement team Data 120

ivalua

MARCH 16, 2020

Redwood City/Warsaw/ Hamburg – March 17th, 2020 | Ivalua, a leading global provider of procurement management solutions, and OptiBuy, Ivalua’s long-standing implementation partner, announced their selection by Körber to enable a digital procurement transformation. Media Contact. Tom Reynolds / Robert Fretwell.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 49

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

Spend Matters

JANUARY 3, 2024

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. The most significant AI use cases will be those that are focused within specific verticals or functional areas, such as procurement.

Procurement solutions 120

Procurement solutions Procurement Procurement team Budget 120

Spend Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. Utilizing AI means that procurement will soon position itself as a strategic force.

Procurement solutions 117

Procurement solutions Procurement Sourcing Innovation 117

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 22, 2023

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. 2023 proved to be another challenging year for procurement professionals.

Procurement solutions 112

Procurement solutions supply chain budgeting Procurement Budget 112

Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of CobbleStone Software and its sourcing, contract lifecycle management (CLM) and e-procurement solution. CobbleStone is best known for its end-to-end CLM for legal, procurement, sales and risk teams. Its AI system, VIDSOM®, is present throughout its modules.

Procurement solutions 119

Procurement solutions Contract Sourcing Management 119

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 15, 2023

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. For granular analysis and comparisons of procurement technology solutions, subscribe to Spend Matters Insider.

Procurement solutions 113

Procurement solutions Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Contract 113

Spend Matters

JANUARY 26, 2024

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. For granular analysis and comparisons of procurement technology solutions, subscribe to Spend Matters Insider.

Procurement solutions 113

Procurement solutions Chief Procurement Officer Procurement Contract 113

Spend Matters

JANUARY 18, 2024

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market.

Procurement solutions 117

Procurement solutions Procurement Innovation Procurement team 117

Spend Matters

JANUARY 4, 2024

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. And let’s hear from Alex Saric, Ivalua’s Smart Procurement Expert.

Procurement solutions 117

Procurement solutions Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supplier relationship management 117

Spend Matters

MARCH 3, 2025

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an in-depth look at Hivebuy, a fast-growing solution in the indirect procurement space with a strong focus on small to medium-size enterprises (SMEs) and the middle market within the DACH region. Its integration capabilities and rapid deployment make it a strong market contender.

Budget 116

Budget Buyers Procurement solutions Procurement 116

Spend Matters

JANUARY 24, 2024

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. For granular analysis and comparisons of procurement technology solutions, subscribe to Spend Matters Insider.

Procurement solutions 113

Procurement solutions Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Consumer demands 113

Spend Matters

JANUARY 23, 2024

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. Now, precise data and systems are driving the procurement industry’s social responsibility transformation.

Procurement solutions 113

Procurement solutions Procurement Procurement strategies Suppliers 113

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 12, 2023

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. Industry stragglers will need to quickly adapt and start integrating these procurement tools into their tech stacks.

Procurement solutions 113

Procurement solutions Procurement Sourcing Strategy 113

Spend Matters

JANUARY 12, 2024

Spend Matters is publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. In 2024, this cross-team coordination with procurement will drastically increase to achieve better cost reductions, savings and ROI on a global scale.

Procurement solutions 113

Procurement solutions Procurement supply chain budgeting Procurement team 113

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Spend Matters is publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and services providers in the market. Today, for procurement organizations too, applying an AI-first approach has become imperative, especially in the source-to-pay process.

Procurement solutions 113

Procurement solutions Procurement e2e Real-time Visibility 113

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 19, 2023

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. AI will power better compliance AI is going to step even more into the spotlight for procurement in 2024.

Procurement solutions 113

Procurement solutions Procurement Ethics Risk 113

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2023

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. For granular analysis and comparisons of procurement technology solutions, subscribe to Spend Matters Insider.

Procurement solutions 116

Procurement solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement supply chain software solutions 116

Spend Matters

JANUARY 5, 2024

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. Advanced solutions enable companies to reduce their Scope 3 assessment and reporting efforts while improving the accuracy and depth.

Procurement solutions 113

Procurement solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Raw materials 113

Spend Matters

JANUARY 29, 2024

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. Procurement has been handed the torch of freedom. The challenge isn’t finding leaders who care.

Procurement solutions 113

Procurement solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Supply chain 113

Procurement Software

MARCH 16, 2025

Digital procurement tools offer both immediate benefits and long-term returns. Below are ten areas where digital procurement can deliver almost immediate improvements. Better Data One of the biggest advantages of digitising your procurement operations is improved data quality.

Procurement 52

Procurement Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Purchase orders 52

Spend Matters

JANUARY 30, 2024

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. This fragmented approach increases maintenance for Procurement and Finance teams and can reduce overall efficiency.

Procurement solutions 109

Procurement solutions Procurement Spend management Collaboration 109

Jaggaer

MARCH 7, 2025

In an era where digital transformation is reshaping industries, government procurement is no exception. Advanced technologies such as AI, automation, and predictive analytics are playing a pivotal role in optimizing procurement processes, enhancing transparency, and driving efficiency.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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

Spend Matters

MARCH 11, 2024

In this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis we provide an overview of VORTAL and its source-to-pay (S2P) solution. Procurement organizations increasingly demand efficient and streamlined processes. It is exactly the kind of challenge that VORTAL addresses. This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.

Procurement solutions 120

Procurement solutions Sourcing Procurement Market analysis 120

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Categories: Best Practice , Commentary , Procurement Strategy & Planning Tags: EU , Insights Series For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of predictions and insights on procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market.

Procurement solutions 98

Procurement solutions Procurement Procurement strategies Strategy 98

Spend Matters

JANUARY 25, 2024

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. I believe that the scope of procurement will not contract back to a sole focus on supply stability and cost containment.

Procurement solutions 102

Procurement solutions Procurement supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 102

ivalua

AUGUST 11, 2020

Anyone who has been through a Procurement software implementation will know, it’s not always simple. Here are a few points which I hope demonstrate my knowledge of the Procurement process and show my understanding of how the Procurement function needs to operate to be successful. Is it clear and realistic? .

Procurement 189

Procurement Procurement solutions Import Collaboration 189

Spend Matters

JANUARY 2, 2024

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. Many thanks to LevaData and you can read our in-depth analysis of its solution here.

Procurement solutions 103

Procurement solutions Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement team 103

Spend Matters

JANUARY 11, 2024

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. To date, procurement teams haven’t been equipped to do that. You can read our Vendor Analysis here.

Procurement solutions 104

Procurement solutions Procurement Risk management Procurement team 104

Spend Matters

JANUARY 17, 2024

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. New forms of outside-in intelligence that complements engineering, procurement and supply chain operational data.

Procurement solutions 104

Procurement solutions Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Supply Chain Optimization 104