Spend Matters

JUNE 2, 2025

Following on from Phase 4 Leveraging technology to bridge the Finance-Procurement gap of our In-Depth Guide to aligning finance and procurement, Phase 5 looks at how to measure and sustain that success. Tracking performance over time is key to measuring the business value the collaboration is delivers.

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ivalua

MAY 2, 2025

Here are a few ways such agents can fail: Data Fragmentation: If each AI agent is pulling data from a different source—some might rely on an old ERP system, others on a financial tool, and still others on supplier emails—there’s no guarantee the information is consistent or up-to-date. Because the platform enforces data standards (e.g.,

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 integration, finance teams struggle to track procurement-driven savings, while procurement lacks visibility into financial planning and liquidity management.

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Real-time Visibility Procurement supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 94

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Primarily, our customers are prioritising supply chain visibility, adopting proactive risk management strategies and staying compliant with evolving regulations. These advancements will enable businesses to gain visibility of vendor risks, manage them more effectively, and stay aligned with regulatory requirements.”

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Spend Matters

APRIL 30, 2025

Because they are embracing orchestration capabilities to coordinate supplier facing processes across business units and functions and adding value within those orchestrated workflows. Value generation : Beyond savings, orchestrated procurement focuses on innovation, supplier enablement and enterprise agility. AI suggests actions.

Suppliers 75

Suppliers Management Real-time Visibility Agile and Lean Supply Chain 75

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Supply disruptions and market dynamics impacted many companies because they had limited visibility into their supply chains, no structured risk management programs and inadequate mechanisms to monitor markets.

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Risk Real-time Visibility Category management Procurement 109

Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

We’re seeing larger RFPs over time asking for greater complexity. For example, if a supplier fails, there should have been leading indicators of their impending failure. Our customers’ top concerns include expanding risk types, gaps in technology and a lack of full supply chain visibility.

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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 87

Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Sustainable Supply Chain — The Ultimate Guide. The sustainable supply chain is adopted by many companies due to the increasing pressure to demonstrate greater environmental and social responsibility. In this article, we will discuss what a sustainable supply chain is all about. Supply Chain Sustainability: What is it?

Supply Chain Efficiency 183

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain Sustainability 183

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Building Stronger Relationship s : Effective Approaches to Multi-Tier Supplier Collaboration A chain is only as strong as its weakest link—but what if you can’t evaluate the entire chain? Tier 1 suppliers and their suppliers—and their suppliers’ suppliers—make up an organization’s multi-tier supply chain.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Supplier Collaboration: Driving Innovation and Competitive Advantage In today’s hyper-connected global economy, where supply chains span continents, and industries are interlinked globally, supplier collaboration serves as the foundation to drive innovation and create a future-ready organization. What is supplier collaboration?

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Collaboration Innovation Suppliers supply chain budgeting 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

One way of doing this is by leveraging Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions, which can provide procurement with the tools needed to manage their supplier relationships and identify opportunities for cost savings. Let’s explore further.

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Price Strategy Sourcing Real-time Visibility 264

ivalua

JULY 16, 2020

A lack of digital maturity and a focus on supplier cost and quality are also limiting green practices. 16th July 2020, London – Research from Ivalua, a leading provider of spend management cloud solutions, has shown that six-in-ten (60%) UK businesses have decreased their investment in sustainability initiatives due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Real-time Visibility supply chain budgeting Supply chain 130

TYA Suite

MAY 23, 2025

Managing a successful supply chain requires more than just ensuring products are delivered on time its about building strong, effective partnerships with your suppliers. This software enables companies to create more efficient and transparent relationships with their suppliers, improving the overall performance of their supply chain.

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supply chain software solutions Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency Suppliers 40

Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Following months of debate based on extensive knowledge of the many procurement technologies they have demoed, analyzed and benchmarked, they arrive at a list of five young providers that they believe are innovative and exciting, have a rapidly rising presence in the market, can grow sustainably and which every CPO should have on their radar.

Supply Chain Efficiency 113

Supply Chain Efficiency Risk management Real-time Visibility Ethics 113

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 29, 2025

Supply chain reports are data-driven documents that provide key metrics and insights into various aspects of your supply chain, including: Inventory Levels Tracking stock levels in real-time to ensure adequate inventory to meet demand while minimizing holding costs.

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Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 97

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 80

Collaboration Procurement Real-time Visibility Budget 80

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Supplier Collaboration: Fundamental to Elevating Manufacturing Performance Supplier relationships are at the heart of manufacturing performance. That’s why supplier collaboration—that consistent, trusted, and responsive interaction between supplier and manufacturer—is pivotal to manufacturing success.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 26, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Top 10 US Dropshipping Suppliers — Pricing & Reviews The US dropshipping market reached an estimated amount of $15.64 Top 10 US Dropshipping Suppliers Study Procurement Study Negotiations 1.

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Price Suppliers Negotiation Real-time Visibility 195

Procurement Tactics

JULY 20, 2023

Sustainable Procurement Maintain high profitability while moving toward sustainability 4. In this article, we will explore what supplier order management software is, its benefits, and some of the best software options available in the market. Supplier Order Management Software: What it is?

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supply chain software solutions Suppliers Management Purchase orders 134

Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 2, 2025

In this fast-paced economic landscape, the importance of strategic supplier relationship management cannot be overstated. Join ‍us as we delve into the world of Supplier Relationship Management, unlocking the secrets to success in the face ‍of tariff uncertainty.

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Supplier relationship management Data Suppliers Management 52

Spend Matters

MAY 13, 2025

Its increasingly evident: GenAI is no longer a future concept; its already reshaping operations in real time. Traditional procurement teams continue to grapple with familiar, persistent challenges, such as manual data entry, siloed systems, outdated tools and limited visibility into spend categories or supplier performance.

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Real-time Visibility Procurement Procurement team Strategic sourcing 65

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

ivalua

DECEMBER 3, 2021

In recent years, sustainability has increasingly become a top priority for many organisations. With this in mind, our research found far too few European suppliers are being regularly assessed on sustainability practices, with less than a quarter (24%) seeing themselves routinely measured on carbon emissions.

Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability Supply chain Real-time Visibility 130

SCMDOJO

MAY 7, 2024

Enhancing supply chain resilience as well as supply chain visibility is crucial in today’s interconnected world. The powerful concept of Supply Chain Visibility lies at the core of resilience. Supply Chain Visibility refers to tracking and monitoring the movement of goods, services, and information throughout the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Visibility Real-time Visibility e2e Supply Chain Optimization 98

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! Core) EcoVadis is a leading vendor in the ESG technology market that provides comprehensive sustainability ratings and insights.

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Procurement Real-time Visibility supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 96

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. Others turn to last-minute supplier switches or price renegotiations. The more sustainable path lies in structured action planning.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 65

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 65

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.

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

Spend Matters

MAY 6, 2025

Phase 1 Understanding the foundations While finance focuses on extending days payable outstanding (DPO) to manage working capital, procurement prioritizes the sustainability of supplier relationships. Mitigating financial risks related to currency fluctuations, interest rates and supplier defaults.

Supply Chain Optimization 73

Supply Chain Optimization Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 73

ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2021

– Spend control through real-time visibility into budget consumption, negotiated prices, preferred suppliers, engagement channels. – Process efficiency with reduced cycle times and considerably decreased errors or fraud opportunities. Rules and workflow engines automate this part for you.

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Eprocurement Real-time Visibility Purchase orders Purchasing 235

ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] A Balancing Act: Drive Sustainability while Managing Cost and Risk April 27, 2023 | | Supply Chain by Vishal Patel Cost, Risk, and Sustainability. The question is, how do you balance all three while maintaining continuous operations and generating revenue at the same time?

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Sustainability Risk Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Procurement Tactics

MAY 22, 2023

The goal of integrated logistics is to optimize the entire supply chain by minimizing costs, improving efficiency, and ensuring timely delivery of products to customers. It also requires close collaboration and coordination among all the stakeholders in the supply chain, including suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

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Logistics supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 207

Jaggaer

MARCH 24, 2025

Impact on Procurement: Gen AI leverages vast datasets to generate actionable insights, helping procurement teams predict future trends, such as market shifts, supplier performance, and demand fluctuations. Impact on Procurement: Spend analytics give CPOs visibility into spending patterns, supplier performance, and inefficiencies.

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Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Real-time Visibility supply chain budgeting 52

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

Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 7, 2025

Global conflicts, macroeconomic shocks, and shifting global trade routes are all combining to provide real challenges to modern supply chains, and are driving the uncertainty that organizations feel. Businesses should try to leverage real-time data to allow for quick and informed decision-making to minimize delays.

Supply chain resilience 90

Supply chain resilience Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency 90

Jaggaer

MAY 13, 2025

The company saved 700 man-hours annually on admin and increases its share of certified suppliers by 20% Madrid, 13th May 2025 JAGGAER bolsters the digitalisation of procurement processes at Cosentino, a Spanish family-owned company with an international presence and a world leader in the production of surfaces for architecture and design.

Procurement 52

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

Procurement Insights

MARCH 23, 2025

“ The Forgotten Three A successful ProcureTech implementation can significantly influence product quality, supplier delivery performance, and full-time equivalents (FTEs) in indirect procurement by enhancing efficiency, visibility, and collaboration across the supply chain. Real-time data and AI (e.g.,

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Real-time Visibility Quality Supply Chain Efficiency Suppliers 52