SCMDOJO

JANUARY 9, 2025

Strategic sourcing and innovative solutions are often viewed as two distinct procurement tools, but they should not be seen in isolation. Think of them as apples and gearseach essential and effective on its own, yet when combined; they create a formidable mechanism for achieving procurement excellence.

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ivalua

JULY 21, 2025

A Procurement System refers to a sophisticated framework or software designed to streamline and automate various stages of the procurement process within an organization. Best-of-breed solutions often specialize in specific aspects of procurement, while full-suite solutions seamlessly automate multiple process steps.

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ivalua

MAY 16, 2025

Rising software costs, lack of procurement oversight, compliance headaches, and clunky vendor management. Many organizations are discovering that without clear procurement software best practices, costs spiral, risks multiply, and efficiency stalls. Key Takeaways What is Procurement Software – and why is it important?

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ivalua

MAY 10, 2025

Enterprise procurement leaders are under more pressure than ever—juggling cost control, compliance, supplier risk, and internal complexity, all while trying to modernize outdated systems. AI, automation, and generative tools are redefining efficiency, allowing procurement teams to move from reactive to proactive decision-making.

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Fraxion

JULY 8, 2025

If you’re still tracking purchases through spreadsheets or relying on email threads to approve vendor orders, 2025 is the year to rethink your approach. Manual procurement processes may feel manageable at first, but as your organization grows, the cracks begin to show. However, a modern purchase order (PO) system can fix that.

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Spend Matters

MAY 1, 2025

We continue our Procurement Transformation Guide with a look at implementing an e-procurement transformation. Procurement has moved beyond a transactional function. Many organizations attempt to digitize broken procurement workflows, which only accelerates inefficiencies.

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ivalua

JUNE 9, 2025

In this type of environment, traditional procurement software and manual processes are insufficient – and many procurement teams are looking to artificial intelligence (AI) for answers. Key Takeaways Understand the potential impact of AI – including Generative AI & AI Agents – in procurement.

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TYA Suite

APRIL 13, 2025

APurchase Order Approval Workflowis a structured process that ensures every purchase request is reviewed, approved, and tracked efficiently before any money is spent. What sets a modernPurchase Order Approval Workflowapart is its ability to providereal-time insights. What is a Purchase Order Approval Workflow?

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Procurement Express

MARCH 9, 2025

If your company relies on vendors, an efficient purchase order (PO) system is essential for keeping cash flow predictable and preventing budget surprises. Fortunately, QuickBooks Online gives you a simple way to manage purchase orders, streamline approvals, and keep vendor relationships smooth. What is a purchase order?

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ivalua

MAY 2, 2025

In our previous posts ( part 1 , part 2 ), we explored the potential of AI agents in procurement, how they can drive efficiency, and the organizational changes required to adopt them effectively. A unified procurement platform ensures that agents function as part of an integrated system.

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

EDITOR’S NOTE: I have recently completed a preliminary analysis of Packaging & Container Companies’ challenges to enable greater supplier collaboration and automation around the purchase order process, including PO confirmations, shipment notices, and price/quantity changes.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 25, 2025

For procurement professionals, AWS Marketplace might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Amazon. However, when it comes to procuring third-party software, data and professional services, AWS Marketplace is the dedicated platform designed to support businesses in building and running their digital infrastructure.

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Spend Matters

JUNE 17, 2025

We have reached a new frontier in procurement where systems can suggest, predict, classify and even execute actions. True procurement knowledge does not live only in systems or databases. The risk of over-reliance If we over-index on what machines can do, we risk losing the institutional memory that holds procurement together.

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Spend Matters

JULY 1, 2025

For small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), procurement is often an uphill battle. But now, artificial intelligence (AI) offers SMBs a way to streamline purchasing, make smarter decisions and compete more effectively — without massive investments. SMBs typically operate with lean teams juggling multiple responsibilities.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 14, 2025

In readiness for our Q1 2025 theme of Procurement Transformation, which will include how to even start your digital journey, how to make the case for it, how to shape your digital roadmap and how to survive it, we have received input from some solution providers on their own customers journeys.

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ivalua

JUNE 24, 2025

If your procurement team is juggling multiple ERP systems, you’re likely spending more time chasing data than driving strategy. All of which diminishes procurement’s impact across your organization. Unified procurement drives real ROI and agility, along with improved compliance.

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ivalua

JULY 8, 2025

It requires you to juggle multiple priorities: unifying systems, improving visibility, reducing risk, and proving ROI across every stage of the procurement process. Learn how Ivalua’s Source-to-Pay solution can streamline procurement and deliver enterprise-wide impact. Choosing the right Source-to-Pay (S2P) tools can be overwhelming.

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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.

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TYA Suite

MAY 3, 2025

Ever confused purchase orders with sales orders? In any business, whether you're buying goods or selling them, it's essential to understand how purchase orders (POs) and sales orders (SOs) work. Purpose of a Purchase Order (PO): is used by a buyer to officially request goods or services from a supplier.

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Spend Matters

JUNE 24, 2025

Procurement platforms are getting smarter, or most people think so at least. The harder question, though, is if your organization is performing the full scope of e-procurement in a way that delivers control, efficiency and business value? Generate accurate purchase orders (POs). What must e-procurement still deliver?

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Procurement Express

MARCH 14, 2025

But keeping track of purchase orders, invoices, and spending can quickly become a headache, especially as your business grows. Thats where QuickBooks procurement software comes in. QuickBooks doesnt offer a dedicated procurement tool. In this post, we dive into the top purchasing software options. The result?

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Skill Dynamics

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Procurement fraud is often overlooked, but it can tear away at your company’s integrity and reputation from the inside if left unchecked for too long. Proactively identifying and managing procurement fraud is incredibly important when safeguarding your organization’s future. Lets take a look.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Our coverage also explores the latest thought leadership topics about procurement and supply, the technology that serves it and comparative analyses based on demos and the scoring of 500+ RFI requirements across 12 source-to-pay (S2P) categories that create our Vendor Ranking data.

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Spend Matters

MAY 8, 2025

This article is part of our ongoing series on digital procurement transformation. Now, we turn to selecting the right procurement technology, a clearly essential step for a successful digital initiatives. In addition to external suppliers, procurement technology affects multiple stakeholders, including finance, IT and legal teams.

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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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supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Management Procurement 40

TYA Suite

MAY 3, 2025

Today, digital purchase order are part of a larger trend toward automation, integrating with accounting software, inventory systems, and analytics tools to create smarter, more efficient supply chains. What is a digital purchase order? How does a digital purchase order work?

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Procurement Express

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Procurement software tends to fall into one of three categories. Then, there is accounting software that people use to keep track of POs, sacrificing a comprehensive procurement suite for all-in-one convenience. And finally, there’s purchase order-specific software. What is Procurement Software?

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Opportunities for Procurement Technology As we look toward 2025, European businesses are reshaping their supply chains to navigate an increasingly complex global landscape. This blog explores the key insights from the report and reflects on how procurement technology can be a game-changer in addressing these pressing priorities.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Resources / Blog / 5 Procurement Industry Trends to Watch in 2025 5 Procurement Industry Trends to Watch in 2025 In recent years, the procurement industry has undergone unprecedented transformations driven by the adoption of digital transformation, big data, and advanced technology like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and automation.

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Jaggaer

MAY 8, 2025

I am a big believer in procurement getting involved as early as possible in new product development based on all the market knowledge available. The worst-case scenario is product engineering developing a new product, selecting a supplier and then telling procurement to get on with negotiation. How often do your purchase orders change?

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 5, 2024

So it’s no surprise that the future of manufacturing now lies in a technology that combines all of those high-end innovations: Predictive Procurement. What Is Predictive Procurement and How Is It Reshaping High-Tech Manufacturing? Predictive Procurement is the latest evolution in digital procurement processes.

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TYA Suite

JUNE 12, 2025

Today's procurement executives are under greater pressure than ever to do more with less. From managing global supplier networks to ensuring regulatory compliance and cost efficiency, the modern procurement landscape is more complex than ever. This is why procurement orchestration is quickly gaining attention.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Decoding the Procurement Department: A Comprehensive Guide to Roles and Responsibilities This supply chain article provides a comprehensive overview of the procurement department within an organization. Read In Detail About Procurement Department Here 2.

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Procurement Software

JANUARY 12, 2025

No Code Procurement is a phrase I came up with to highlight the many opportunities that are out there to build procurement apps using existing No Code tools. You don’t necessarily need Procurement SaaS to build your own bots or agents. We’re going to look at Reason 2 in this round-up of No Code Procurement Tools.

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TYA Suite

JANUARY 27, 2025

Managing procurement manually can be fraught with challenges such as delays, human errors, and lack of visibility. Enter procurement management software, a game-changer that can streamline and optimize the entire. The typical procurement cycle includes: Determining the products or services required.

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Procurement Insights

JULY 9, 2025

Cost Reduction High HFS is associated with 5–15% annual cost savings in procurement and supply chain operations. Overall Profit Increase Improved procurement effectiveness translates to incremental profit margin gains —often 3–7% increases —through cost savings, risk mitigation, and optimized sourcing.

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Procurement Software

JUNE 22, 2025

Your poor procurement data probably means you’re losing money without even knowing it. Messy procurement data is the invisible fiend lurking in your business operations, silently draining your resources day after day. These suppliers rarely receive active management from procurement.

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