Procurement Express

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Indirect spending includes everything from office supplies and travel accommodations to IT services, paid ads, and wages for the people who clean the office. Different departments handle different purchases without much transparency across departmental lines. Create vendor and supplier expense management policies.

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ivalua

JUNE 3, 2025

Procurement leaders have increasingly turned to Spend and Supplier Management platforms to improve decision-making, efficiency and collaboration. TEI helps organizations measure ROI, NPV, and efficiency gains from implementing solutions like Ivalua’s Source-to-Pay (S2P) platform. Savings Achieved: Over $24.2

Real-time Visibility 130

Real-time Visibility e2e supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Spend Matters

MAY 27, 2025

Finance and procurement play critical roles in shaping an organizations financial health and operational efficiency. Automated spend management AI-powered spend analytics automatically reconcile procurement cost data with financial reports, reducing the risk of mismatched data and inaccurate financial forecasting.

Real-time Visibility 103

Real-time Visibility Procurement supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 103

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Rather than treat procurement as a series of disparate tasks, global organizations in all sectors implement efficiency across the source-to-pay journey. Big data and digital technologies support the aggregation of purchases across business units to improve performance, provide better spend analysis, and drive business value.

Sourcing 52

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Procurement Software

JULY 6, 2025

Why Procurement should be seen as a Growth Partner When fully integrated into a business’s value chain, Procurement drives tangible value through: 1. Why Procurement should be seen as a Growth Partner When fully integrated into a business’s value chain, Procurement drives tangible value through: 1.

Procurement 52

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Identifying the need for foundational technology and processes Before joining Utz as its SVP Procurement, Ron had been consulting with the Supply Chain department working on a number of different projects. In addition, the broader supply chain organization was working to implement other new tools and processes.

Influencing 106

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Jaggaer

MARCH 24, 2025

Predictive AI, on the other hand, uses historical data to forecast potential disruptions, price changes, and supply chain risks. Spend Analytics: Maximizing Efficiency and Driving Cost Reduction Why Its Critical: Spend analytics is a cornerstone of a procurement technology transformation.

Procurement 52

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Procurement Insights

MAY 3, 2025

Sourcing Innovation Launch Date: June 2006 Overview: Authored by Michael Lamoureux, a Computer Science PhD, Sourcing Innovation focuses on procurement technology, strategic sourcing, and supply chain management. AI, e-sourcing), spend analytics, and best practices. It serves analysts, procurement leaders, and managers.

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Spend Matters

JULY 1, 2025

AI in Procurement AI in procurement: How different industries are harnessing its power Across industries, AI is capable of reshaping procurement, making it smarter, more predictive and highly efficient. Procurement platforms are getting smarter, or most people think so at least. And they are testing the limits of procurement’s preparedness.

Procurement 90

Procurement Real-time Visibility Contract Supply Chain Efficiency 90

TYA Suite

JUNE 22, 2025

Procurement has become a strategic function in modern businesses, with growing pressure to manage costs, improve supplier performance, and drive operational efficiency. Efficient data management involves the collection, cleaning, integration, and storage of procurement data.

Procurement 40

Procurement Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions 40

Planergy

MARCH 18, 2025

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. How better management in AP can give you better flexibility for cash flow management. But what happens if those supply chains are disrupted?

supply chain budgeting 52

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Planergy

MAY 8, 2025

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. What's PLANERGY?

Strategy 52

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

Procurement Software

JUNE 22, 2025

This single data issue can be responsible for $ hundreds of thousands in unnecessary spending, especially in mid-sized companies where procurement typically is more tactical than strategic. Incorrect incoterms frequently cause supply chain disruptions and unexpected expenses. It’s significantly more than zero.

Data 52

Data Procurement Raw materials Negotiation 52

Procurement Insights

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

KKR’s expertise in procurement stems from its strategic focus on improving operational efficiencies across its portfolio companies, which often involves optimizing supply chains, leveraging technology, and implementing cost-saving measures. How successful are KKR ProcureTech companies when it comes to solution implementations?

supply chain software solutions 52

supply chain software solutions Influencing Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Arkestro

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Historically, the focus has been on optimizing portfolios of spend—prioritizing what to address, defer, or ignore—using well-known frameworks such as the Kraljic Matrix and the Pareto Principle. This allows procurement teams to set up events quickly and efficiently, pre-populating supplier bid sheets with suggested prices.

Procurement 52

Procurement Bidding Procurement team Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

It is a process that creates efficiencies across all spend categories, minimizes supply chain risks through improved supplier selection and awards, while giving visibility into pricing and forecasting. However, whats really missing hereneeds analysis. Thus, strategic sourcing makes more sense when done at scale.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 5, 2025

6 Coupa Software 2006 Founded in 2006, a relatively younger leader in spend management. 9 Lytica 2015 Established in 2015, a newer player in supply chain analytics. 2 Coupa Software 3,000+ employees Publicly traded, $725M revenue (2023), a major player in business spend management.

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Planergy

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. The Four Types of Procurement in Education Key Steps in the Education Procurement Process Who Benefits from Efficient Procurement? What's PLANERGY?

Procurement 52

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 19, 2025

Significance : Baan’s software emphasized integration across the supply chain, including procurement processes. Notable among these were: Ariba Buyer : Ariba was a leading provider of e-procurement solutions, offering platforms that enabled organizations to manage their procurement processes efficiently.

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Procurement Express

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Improve the purchase order management process. Simplifying workflows for creating, approving, and tracking purchase orders for better efficiency. 4 steps to simplify the purchase order process Simplifying the purchase order process can save time, reduce errors, and make your operations more efficient.

Purchasing 40

Purchasing Purchase orders supply chain budgeting Budget 40

Spend Matters

JUNE 2, 2025

However, procurement plays a critical role in reflecting cost-saving initiatives, supplier contracts and spend management efforts in financial statements and budget planning. To align with financial reporting goals, procurement teams should: Improve spend visibility: Validate and accurately report procurement savings to finance.

Sustainability 69

Sustainability supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility 69

Jaggaer

JUNE 24, 2025

From assistant to copilot to autopilot, JAI is a human-guided AI orchestrator revolutionizing supply chain management Research Triangle Park, NC, 24th June 2025 — In the vibrant setting of its global customer REV event in Miami, JAGGAER today introduced to customers and partners its latest bold leap forward in enterprise procurement transformation.

Procurement 52

Procurement Contract Supply Chain Efficiency Contract management 52

Planergy

MARCH 12, 2025

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Simpler Logistics and Supply Chain Management With operations overseas, you run the risk of becoming too reliant on global supply chains.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions 52

Jaggaer

MAY 16, 2025

A prime example of this is sustainability: since a large portion of emissions lie within the supply chain, procurement holds a crucial lever here think Scope 3. Proper orchestration of supply chains enhances corporate resilience. Procurement professionals are increasingly evolving into strategic value creation partners.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 13, 2025

In contrast, SAPs Joule, an AI copilot in S/4HANA Cloud, uses explicit feedback loops, such as gradient descent for procurement analytics, to optimize tasks like supplier selection and spend management, leveraging structured AI methodologies. Cosmetics/Coffee: Joule excels in cosmetics spend analytics (e.g.,

Ethics 52

Ethics Supply Chain Optimization Export Data 52

Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 5, 2025

Its unique technology enables shippers to break free of expensive parcel shipping consultants with an easy-to-use software app that brings transparency to the black box of carrier agreements. With over 8 years of experience in strategic partnerships, Jack drives innovative collaborations that advance supply chain and logistics technology.

supply chain software solutions 52

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Planergy

MARCH 19, 2025

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Managing these suppliers isnt just about making purchases; it ensures smooth operations, cost savings, and quality education. What's PLANERGY?

Suppliers 52

Suppliers Management supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Procurement Insights

MAY 15, 2025

in 2015 and climbing steadily to $1.21B by 2025 – representing extraordinary growth as the company established itself as a leader in the spend management space. This is consistent with Cirtuos efficient, SaaS-focused business model and increasing market adoption.

Spend management 52

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TYA Suite

APRIL 13, 2025

Apurchasing systemis a structured workflow business use to manage the acquisition of goods, services, or materials efficiently. All steps are documented for transparency and future planning. : A restaurant uses a purchasing system to manage weekly ingredient orders. raw materials, software licenses).

Purchasing 40

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

Procurement Insights

JUNE 12, 2025

Dangerous Supply Chain Myths (Part 7) Are you chasing solutions or solving problems? Additionally, this post is a follow-up to the previous one titled “Is Spend Matters – Now The Hackett Group Swinging for the Fences with Loaded Bases? Their supply chain expertise (e.g., Their supply chain expertise (e.g.,

Sourcing 52

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

TYA Suite

JULY 13, 2025

It’s time to align procurement and AP efforts not just for efficiency, but for smarter, more strategic spend management. Your disconnected spending processes are costing you Your procurement team is busy managing , working with vendors, and ensuring timely deliveries. . The result?

Real-time Visibility 40

Real-time Visibility Procurement supply chain budgeting Purchase orders 40

TYA Suite

JANUARY 27, 2025

The real estate industry, characterized by intricate processes and substantial investments, constantly seeks ways to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure timely project completion. This comprehensive solution streamlines procurement activities, improves and provides transparency across the entire supply chain.

Real-time Visibility 40

Real-time Visibility Management Procurement supply chain budgeting 40

Procurement Insights

APRIL 9, 2025

Its spend management was fragmented, often requiring tools like Concur. Competition Scope: Amexs broader portfolio (consumer cards, travel) dilutes its ProcureTech focus, unlike Ramps laser-targeted spend management. So, why is Ramp “hidden in plain sight” in the procurement and supply chain world?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 59

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Spend management e2e Leadership 59

Procurement Express

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Virtual CFO tools range from cloud-based accounting platforms to cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and spend management software. Thats why vCFOs need a spend management solution to streamline purchasing, prevent maverick spending, and maintain real-time budget visibility. Test before you commit.

Real-time Visibility 52

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JUNE 18, 2025

Its unique technology enables shippers to break free of expensive parcel shipping consultants with an easy-to-use software app that brings transparency to the black box of carrier agreements. Jennifer is an innovative manager with over 20 years of supply chain and logistics experience. There’s so much noise.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

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

Procurement Insights

JANUARY 8, 2025

For those who may not be aware, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey will be, and I quote, leveraging Aribas on-demand Procure-to-Pay offering to drive savings, efficiencies, and competitive advantage. Key Products: Ariba Network, Spend Analysis, Strategic Sourcing Suite, and Contract Management.

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

SAP Ariba : A leading procurement software company, SAP Ariba offers a comprehensive suite of solutions for supplier management, strategic sourcing, procurement, and financial supply chain management.

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