Spend Matters

MAY 1, 2025

To ensure automation delivers maximum value, procurement teams must first streamline their processes, enforce governance and standardize purchasing behaviors. Approval workflow bottlenecks: Manual approvals cause delays, increasing cycle times and reducing procurement efficiency.

Real-time Visibility 75

Real-time Visibility supply chain budgeting Procurement Supply Chain Optimization 75

Spend Matters

JUNE 3, 2025

Without a shared measurement framework, procurements financial impact may go unnoticed, and finance may lack visibility into cost savings, supplier risk and payment efficiencies. ” The following section outlines essential KPIs and performance review mechanisms that drive accountability and enhance financial visibility.

Real-time Visibility 98

Real-time Visibility Sustainability Procurement Procurement strategies 98

ivalua

MAY 2, 2025

For example, a single contract negotiation might involve supplier performance data, legal terms, payment histories, and risk assessments. Without a core system to track and manage these rules, the risk of non-compliance escalates. Cross-Functional Visibility: Procurement rarely happens in a bubble.

Procurement 130

Procurement Real-time Visibility Data Contract 130

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.

Real-time Visibility 81

Real-time Visibility Procurement supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 81

Spend Matters

MAY 13, 2025

Without an integrated process, organizations experience: Long invoice processing times, leading to unpredictable cash outflows. Increased compliance risks, stemming from poor oversight of supplier agreements. Limited visibility into procurements impact on cash flow.

Real-time Visibility 84

Real-time Visibility e2e Procurement Suppliers 84

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2024

We believe these companies deserve greater visibility, especially in a market which is increasingly consolidating and diluting buyer choices. To potential buyers — True ValueHub can save category managers and buyers significant time and money by identifying new opportunities based on a deep analysis of costs and drivers.

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Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Buyers Supply Chain Optimization 121

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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Purchase orders Collaboration Purchasing Suppliers 52

Procurement Express

DECEMBER 24, 2024

The way businesses handle purchasing is evolving. And at the heart of this transformation is the purchase order management system. Submitting purchase order documents the old-fashioned way isnt just inefficient. What is Purchase Order Management? How Does Purchase Order Management Work?

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Purchase orders Purchasing Management Real-time Visibility 52

TYA Suite

JUNE 2, 2025

From raw materials for manufacturing to office supplies or software subscriptions, these purchases keep the business moving. But purchasing is more than just placing orders, it's a structured process that ensures the right items are bought, from the right sources, at the right price, and at the right time.

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Purchasing supply chain budgeting Purchase orders Quantity 40

Spend Matters

APRIL 29, 2025

The series follows the methodology described in our Aligning Finance and Procurement in-depth guide , which offers a practical, structured approach to enhancing cash flow visibility, optimizing payment timing, reducing working capital risk and improving liquidity outcomes through closer collaboration between finance and procurement.

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Real-time Visibility e2e Procurement Management 95

Spend Matters

JUNE 3, 2025

For many Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs), the real message was clear: Volatility is back, and this time, it demands faster, more coordinated and more data-driven responses. Evaluating mitigation options , including: Advanced purchasing or inventory building to front-run tariffs. That is where technology can help.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 68

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 68

Spend Matters

MAY 19, 2025

Each function’s objectives often overlap, particularly in areas such as financial reporting, cost management, budgeting and data-driven decision making, so when procurement strategies align with finance-led initiatives, organizations gain greater financial visibility, improved efficiency and stronger risk control.

Collaboration 89

Collaboration Procurement Real-time Visibility Budget 89

Spend Matters

MAY 6, 2025

Mitigating financial risks related to currency fluctuations, interest rates and supplier defaults. Streamlining purchasing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce administrative delays. Finance’s cash flow priorities The finance function manages cash flow with a focus on: Maximizing DPO to optimize working capital.

Supply Chain Optimization 82

Supply Chain Optimization Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 82

ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

It also has an impact on procurement teams as they are responsible for managing supplier relationships, identifying opportunities for cost savings, and ensuring that goods and services are delivered on time and within budget. This helps ensure your contracts remain favorable and that all stakeholders comply with the negotiated terms.

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Price Strategy Sourcing Real-time Visibility 264

Spend Matters

JUNE 2, 2025

Tracking performance over time is key to measuring the business value the collaboration is delivers. To align with financial reporting goals, procurement teams should: Improve spend visibility: Validate and accurately report procurement savings to finance. Supplier risk assessments and compliance rates to anticipate financial risks.

Sustainability 68

Sustainability supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility 68

Spend Matters

MAY 20, 2025

It requires a structured approach to ensure financial visibility, risk management and cash flow efficiency. Limited financial visibility: Procurement-driven cost savings are often not integrated into financial planning. Cash flow visibility and forecasting: Are finance and procurement working with the same data?

Collaboration 68

Collaboration Real-time Visibility Procurement Suppliers 68

Planergy

MAY 8, 2025

Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. These portals improve real-time visibility into purchase orders, payment timelines, and dispute resolution, directly enhancing vendor satisfaction. [5]

Strategy 52

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

TYA Suite

APRIL 13, 2025

Every business, big or small, relies on purchasing goods and services to keep operations running smoothly. But without a clear system to manage these purchases, things can quickly spiral into A mess delays, overspending, or even errors. What sets a modernPurchase Order Approval Workflowapart is its ability to providereal-time insights.

Purchase orders 40

Purchase orders Purchasing Real-time Visibility Budget 40

TYA Suite

APRIL 13, 2025

When your business is small, using spreadsheets or sticky notes to track purchases might seem easy. These issues can waste time, increase expenses, and cause frustration for your team. Over time, these small problems add up, making it difficult to grow smoothly. What is the main purpose of the purchasing system?

Purchasing 40

Purchasing supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility 40

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 26, 2021

Supply Chain Visibility Has Never Been More Important! Supply Chain visibility article and permission to publish here provided by Adam Miglio. Even the most robust ERP systems seem to lack the visibility that organizations are desperate to acquire, and in real-time. Shipment to customer. “C” Subscribe Here!

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Supply Chain Visibility Real-time Visibility e2e Agile and Lean Supply Chain 105

Procurement Insights

JUNE 3, 2025

Poll Time The following is a poll that was posted in the Global & Purchasing Supply Chain Professionals LinkedIn Group, which has over 164,000 members. Reality: No one invested time in proper training, and category managers are still relying on spreadsheets. What is the edge one driver has over another?

Real-time Visibility 69

Real-time Visibility supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization 69

Spend Matters

APRIL 16, 2025

All of the phases are peppered with real-world case studies from the people who have been in your shoes; so you dont have to step into the same holes theyve already avoided! The guide is an invaluable tool for anyone thinking about starting or actively undergoing a digitally-enabled procurement transformation.

Procurement 101

Procurement Real-time Visibility supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 101

Procurement Insights

MARCH 25, 2025

There should be internal guidelines in place outlining when to RFP vs not (based on spend, criticality, risk, outcomes expected, etc).” Enhanced Visibility into Procurement Data Challenge: Lack of a unified view across departments (purchasing, logistics, quality control). Here’s how: 1.

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Real-time Visibility e2e Suppliers Contract 60

Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Spend Matters has been speaking with procurement practitioners and solution providers to get a wide view of how procurement and digital transformation is happening in the real world. And in the real workplace, thats where those decisions come from rather than procurement itself. Risk has also become a more common driver since Covid.

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Procurement Real-time Visibility Change management Data 75

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Supply Chain Visibility – An Overcomplicated Challenge! A recent Deloitte survey estimated only 15% of CPO’s have visibility beyond their tier one suppliers. I found this striking that there is so little multi-tier Supply Chain visibility. Visibility comes at a cost – one we’ve spoken about before: trust.

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Supply Chain Visibility Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting 98

Procurement Insights

MARCH 27, 2025

AdaptOne could provide significant value to Byrne Dairy , a food and beverage company, by optimizing and digitizing its procurement operations particularly in supplier management , compliance tracking , and procurement workflow visibility. ERP, inventory), AdaptOnes platform can integrate via APIs to ensure procurement data flows seamlessly.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility e2e Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Jaggaer

MAY 21, 2025

To meet growing demands and reduce operational risk, the County is taking a proactive approach to modernization. Lack of visibility across departments, impeding effective tracking of spending and contract status. Proactive risk identification early in the sourcing cycle. Faster, more accountable approvals across stakeholders.

Contract 52

Contract Sourcing Real-time Visibility Procurement 52

Una

AUGUST 17, 2022

A comprehensive guide designed to tame tail spend in a way that leads to reduced risk and increased cost savings. This is where strategic sourcing professionals spend most of their time, communicating directly with their top suppliers through an SRM program , and using cutting-edge procurement software to analyze spend and track risk.

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Real-time Visibility Spend management Procurement team Purchasing 98

Procurement Software

MARCH 16, 2025

While full-scale digital transformation certainly takes time, organisations can see rapid improvements in efficiency, collaboration, and data accuracy right from the outset. Dealing with all of these contracts, sourcing events and purchase requests simultaneously, without a digital solution, results in email overload.

Procurement 52

Procurement Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Purchase orders 52

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Collaboration across Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, and beyond requires visibility and communication regarding capacity, cost, risk, order quantities, inventory levels, quality , timelines, logistics, and more. Collaboration brings visibility and agility for gaining market share.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency Suppliers Real-time Visibility 52

SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

Discover Ways to Boost Supply Chain Visibility through Digital Marketing Supply chain visibility is essential for providing a superior customer experience and sustaining customer loyalty over time. Customers face significant frustrations that erode brand trust and sales without supply chain visibility.

Supply Chain Visibility 98

Supply Chain Visibility Real-time Visibility e2e supply chain software solutions 98

SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

In this blog post, well explore the importance of robust supply chains, the key risks they face during economic downturns, and practical strategies. Recession-proofing a supply chain doesn’t mean eliminating all risks. Furthermore, unsold inventory, particularly of perishable or trend-sensitive goods, risks obsolescence.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 60

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting 60

ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What are the pros and cons, and what supply chain strategy will pave the way to higher margins, improved supply chain risk management in healthcare and improved patient care? These features are extremely valuable, as they help healthcare organizations get to the next level of inventory and purchasing optimization.

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supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 221

SCMDOJO

MAY 23, 2025

Organizations must anticipate risk, adapt faster, and recover smarter. In this environment, business leaders need clear, data-based insights to make real-time decisions. With real-time dashboards, predictive models, and risk simulations, leaders can identify bottlenecks before they occur.

Leadership 54

Leadership Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain 54

Jaggaer

DECEMBER 5, 2024

A recent report by Maersk and Reuters Events highlights that 68% of companies are making supply chain visibility and monitoring solutions a top priority. The Visibility Challenge: Why Seeing Clearly Matters A major insight from the report is the visibility gap, particularly with tier 2 and tier 3 suppliers.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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

ivalua

OCTOBER 22, 2020

This year’s edition comes at an interesting time, with the Covid-19 pandemic having shifted Procurement priorities and employee working practices. In Gartner’s Magic Quadrant, they forecast the Procure-to-Pay software market to dip slightly this year, as companies focus on solutions with faster time to value.

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supply chain software solutions Procurement Real-time Visibility supply chain budgeting 147

Planergy

MARCH 11, 2025

Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Features like automated bill entry, three-way matching, and duplicate invoice detection minimize manual tasks and fraud risks. What's PLANERGY? Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. The open P.O.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility Purchase orders Purchasing Export 52