Spend Matters

MARCH 5, 2024

Today Spend Matters is delighted to announce the release of its Spring 2024 SolutionMap and TechMatch℠ procurement technology rankings, which include 79 procurement technology vendors. Our Spring 2024 SolutionMap results are testimony to how vendors are stepping up to the challenges of a volatile business environment.

Procurement 111

Procurement Sourcing Risk management Ethics 111

Procurement Templates

APRIL 15, 2024

They would ask various procurement managers for advice but often got a different response depending on who they ask. For context the stakeholder is asking for procurement advice set within the rules for public sector buying and a UK regulatory framework.

Influencing 130

Influencing Negotiation Risk Innovation 130

ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2021

Difference Between Procure to Pay and eProcurement. Procure-to-Pay is the sequential process we described earlier. Eprocurement or e-procurement comes from electronic procurement. Cloud-based Procure to Pay platforms are a must-have for any company that wants to become best-class in P2P.

Eprocurement 235

Eprocurement Real-time Visibility Purchase orders Budget 235

ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2021

PWC has been publishing the annual procurement survey since 2015, capturing many of the trends in procurement that we now see in organisations, such as the focus on supplier risk management. Therefore, the survey gives a fascinating insight into the impact that the pandemic has had on procurement teams globally. “70%

Suppliers 195

Suppliers Bill of materials Procurement team Risk management 195

ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2023

Public Procurement: Building Business Cases and Driving Momentum. For the Government, supplier diversity programs are something procurement professionals in the United States (US) have accepted as a key element to their procurement success. Today, many US businesses proudly maintain robust supplier diversity programs. .

Suppliers 246

Suppliers Strategy Agile and Lean Supply Chain Ethics 246

ivalua

JULY 12, 2021

Helping businesses reduce the risk of supply chain disruption, optimize inventory levels and make better buying decisions. Redwood City, CA, July 13, 2021 – Ivalua, a global leader in Cloud Spend Management solutions, announces an extension of its Procure-to-Pay solution with a new Inventory Collaboration capability.

Real-time Visibility 130

Real-time Visibility Collaboration Inventory Supply Chain Optimization 130

ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

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. . About Bravida Holding AB. Bravida’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

Procurement team 130

Procurement team Procurement Spend management Sustainability 130

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 8, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Warehouse Automation — Transforming Warehousing Warehouse automation helps businesses to increase productivity and accuracy in their warehouses. However, what is it?

supply chain software solutions 178

supply chain software solutions Warehouse operations Order Fulfillment Inventory 178

ivalua

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The last 24 months have greatly hindered the ability of many organizations to sustain or grow revenue, increasing pressure on Procurement to create and capture more savings to protect the bottom line and to do so rapidly. OMNIA Partners brings tremendous category expertise across hundreds of indirect and direct categories.

Purchasing 130

Purchasing Spend management Negotiation Contract 130

ivalua

APRIL 25, 2023

Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , and KPMG Norway today announced that Aker BP has gone live with Ivalua’s S2C and Supplier Relationship and Risk Management (SRM) solutions to streamline its direct and indirect procurement operations. Headquartered in Fornebu, Norway, Aker BP employs approximately 2,500 people.

Contract 130

Contract Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Sourcing 130

Procurement Insights

MARCH 20, 2024

What it does mean is that when solution providers boast of solution maps and AI’s great virtues, CEOs are not likely to listen. In short, traditional solution provider sales focus and corresponding content, while beautifully prepared and deftly presented, are playing to an audience of. Is procurement on the sidelines here?

Procurement 76

Procurement Leadership Buying process Supply chain 76

Procurement Software

APRIL 23, 2024

Spend analytics software would be the first tech investment I’d make in a greenfield Head of Procurement role. You have to know what you’re spending your money on before you can start to transform your procurement operations. We look at 7 of them who offer spend analytics software solutions tailored towards the mid-market.

supply chain software solutions 52

supply chain software solutions Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting 52

Skill Dynamics

MARCH 14, 2024

The allocation of this budget is not a decision to be taken lightly, as it has a direct impact on the company’s growth, productivity, and talent development. With countless options available in the market, it’s crucial to find a solution that aligns with your organizational objectives and addresses your specific skill gaps.

supply chain budgeting 96

supply chain budgeting Budget Raw materials Procurement team 96

Procurement Heads

OCTOBER 31, 2022

His colleague, Jack Birch , Senior Manager – Interim Recruitment, shares his update on David’s insight and looks at: Why interims are still in demand IR35 – the repeal of the repeal and its impact Where we are currently seeing demand for interim procurement and supply chain professionals Current interim procurement professional day rates.

Demand 246

Demand Supply chain Supply chain resilience Procurement 246

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 22, 2023

Procurement Strategy Take the lead with our proven 5-step procurement strategy 3. Sustainable Procurement Maintain high profitability while moving toward sustainability 4. While these two may seem similar, they serve different purposes and are used at various stages of the procurement process. What is a Sales Order?

Purchase orders 200

Purchase orders Purchasing supply chain software solutions Buyers 200

World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, the role of warehousing within the supply chain has grown to be more pivotal than ever. As a procurement professional, understanding the intricacies of warehousing is not just beneficial—it's essential.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions Order Fulfillment 52

Procurement Tactics

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2022. MRO in Procurement — Everything You Should Know. MRO is one of the frequent words that you will encounter in the procurement industry, especially within its operations. Thus, you will know how to utilize it in your profession or business effectively. What is MRO in Procurement?

Procurement 168

Procurement Inventory Purchasing Procurement strategies 168

ivalua

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Ahlsell, a prominent international retail solutions provider, has led a complete digital transformation overhaul with a central focus on trading goods supplier management. Acting as a complementary partner to their suppliers, Procurement is a central target and strategic function for Ahlsell. billion in annual sales.

Procurement 130

Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 6, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Inventory Forecasting — Everything You Should Know Inventory forecasting allows you to predict when supply chains and consumer demand are going to change. However, what is it?

Inventory 170

Inventory Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 170

Procurement Templates

MARCH 6, 2024

Ok, so we all agree that us procurement people are powerhouses to yield good results, well most of the time! In a busy department, when trying to get to know your workmates, there is good way of getting to know each other, what fruit would you be? When procurement bear fruit who are you within the fruit basket?

Procurement 130

Procurement Procurement team Negotiation Innovation 130

ivalua

JUNE 27, 2022

Far more than “1+1=2”, it’s a combination of the best Source-to-Pay solution with the market leading dynamic discounting environment, joint customers will be able to capture higher yields from their early payment programs turning them into a strategic revenue stream that grows the bottom-line via the C2FO marketplace. . What’s more?

e2e 130

e2e Buyers Suppliers Supply chain 130

Spend Matters

JANUARY 5, 2024

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 Q4 Spend Matters Insider coverage in Q4 included more than just our staple Vendor Analyses.

e2e 81

e2e Procurement supply chain software solutions Contract 81

World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

The procurement of materials is a vital process in supply chain management, involving the timely acquisition of high-quality goods and services at the most economical prices from reliable suppliers. This process not only influences the direct cost of production but also affects the overall efficiency of the project or organization.

Procurement 52

Procurement Inventory control supply chain budgeting Real-time Visibility 52

World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

The procurement of materials is a vital process in supply chain management, involving the timely acquisition of high-quality goods and services at the most economical prices from reliable suppliers. This process not only influences the direct cost of production but also affects the overall efficiency of the project or organization.

Procurement 52

Procurement Inventory control supply chain budgeting Real-time Visibility 52

ivalua

MARCH 18, 2021

Solution deployed in 10 days to improve direct material sourcing, increasing profitability. The platform was configured in 10 business days to deliver rapid value in the sourcing of direct materials. The Ivalua solution empowers us to deliver value to CPOs throughout Belgium”. About Ivalua.

Strategic sourcing 130

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Buyers 130

Spend Matters

MAY 8, 2023

Categories: Conferences , Spend Management Tags: PRO The question of how to manage direct materials can yield polarized answers and requires deeper evaluation than simply evaluating a few narrow use cases. One consideration is the range of scenarios direct procurement encompasses, which can vary significantly from one customer to the next.

Spend management 77

Spend management Management Real-time Visibility Collaboration 77

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Rapid Optimization of Contract Management, Supplier Management and Direct Materials Sourcing. This deployment is another significant step forward in the digital transformation of their overall supply chain processes, a journey that started last year with the successful rollout of Ivalua Sourcing solution for direct materials. .

Contract 130

Contract Collaboration Sourcing Contract management 130

Spend Matters

APRIL 17, 2024

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Relish and its application development solution. Relish was founded by individuals with extensive consulting experience who recognized the gaps in IT solutions, especially when it comes to procurement.

Suppliers 95

Suppliers Data Market analysis Demand 95

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Commodity Trading — Everything You Should Know Commodity trading plays a vital role in the way of how our lives work and how the economy functions. However, this method is going in the opposite direction.

Raw materials 178

Raw materials Supply Chain Efficiency Price Market analysis 178

Spend Matters

JULY 21, 2022

By consequence, it also brought solution providers with dedicated capabilities for direct spend under the spotlight. Poland-based Procurence is one such provider. It currently offers a SxM solution that is rapidly growing to cover other processes (sourcing, contract management, order collaboration, cost optimization).

Market analysis 73

Market analysis Procurement Quality management Supply Chain Optimization 73

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2023

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 Q3 Spend Matters Insider coverage in Q3 included more than just our staple Vendor Analyses.

Procurement 92

Procurement e2e Contract Sourcing 92

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 11, 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 be used to automate tasks, make predictions and help businesses make smarter decisions.

Procurement solutions 76

Procurement solutions Procurement supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 76

Procurement Leaders

MARCH 26, 2024

For many procurement and supply chain leaders, it is standard practice to involve suppliers early when developing new products and services. Collaborative and trusting relationships with an array of strategic suppliers to leverage tomorrow’s solutions to tomorrow’s demands. But does it work?

Suppliers 130

Suppliers Product development Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting 130

Procurement Heads

APRIL 26, 2023

For Procurement Heads ’ latest Big Interview, she spoke to Will Cooke about her career. How did you get into procurement? I studied procurement and obtained a Master’s degree in supply chain and international procurement. So, unlike many of my peers, I didn’t fall into procurement, I actually chose it.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability Risk management 130

Procurement Heads

APRIL 26, 2023

For Procurement Heads ’ latest Big Interview, she spoke to Will Cooke about her career. How did you get into procurement? I studied procurement and obtained a Master’s degree in supply chain and international procurement. So, unlike many of my peers, I didn’t fall into procurement, I actually chose it.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability Risk management 130

ivalua

JUNE 29, 2022

Many businesses, governments, and consumers are now acutely aware of the importance of taking action to prevent climate change. One of the UK’s net zero pledges requires listed UK businesses to release public plans for reaching climate change targets by 2023. Measure suppliers on carbon emissions. Collaborate for a greener future.

Strategy 130

Strategy Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability Real-time Visibility 130

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 80

Procurement solutions Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Supply Chain Optimization 80