Spend management Supply chain Supply Chain Optimization 
ivalua
MAY 29, 2025
Procurement and supply chain management are often used interchangeably—but in practice, the lines between them can blur in ways that create real friction. In this blog, we cover the key differences between procurement and supply chain management, and explain where the biggest disconnects typically occur.
Procurement Insights
JULY 2, 2025
(A PI Q&A) , A reader asked the following question: Aside from the basics of spend analysis and eliminating redundancy, I’m curious to hear of others’ experiences in dealing with mergers/acquisitions and how the cultural elements were addressed in terms of promoting the use of preferred vendors and the adoption of expense management policy.
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ivalua
JULY 3, 2025
Direct and indirect procurement are two fundamental approaches in supply chain management, each serving distinct functions within an organization. Who Owns It in the Enterprise Typically, direct procurement is managed by supply chain or operations teams.
Procurement Insights
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Both Metaprise and Orchestration & Intake models are emerging frameworks designed to unify and optimize procurement processes , but they serve different purposes and operate at different levels. Network Intelligence: Learns from market trends, supplier performance, and risk factors to optimize sourcing and supplier management.
ivalua
JUNE 5, 2025
Procurement and purchasing are often used interchangeably, but they serve distinct roles within any successful organization.While both involve acquiring goods and services, their workflows, objectives, and impact on enterprise risk management differ significantly. See a Demo. Procurement vs. Procurement vs. Purchasing: What’s the Difference?
Spend Matters
MAY 27, 2025
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. Enhancing spend forecasting accuracy to give finance full visibility into procurement-driven cost factors.
Jaggaer
MARCH 24, 2025
Predictive AI, on the other hand, uses historical data to forecast potential disruptions, price changes, and supply chain risks. Together, they enable procurement teams to move from reactive to proactive, optimizing sourcing strategies, improving supplier negotiations, and ensuring more accurate, real-time decision-making.
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