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. A collection of these quick takes, conference insights and solution comparisons is below. Vendor in focus in Q2 In Q3, Spend Matters published 13 Vendor Analyses as part of our Insider coverage.

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Procurement e2e Contract Sourcing 85

HICX

JANUARY 6, 2023

The aim of this 3-day congress was to ‘challenge the status quo’ and amplify the voices of those that are ‘pushing the boundaries on innovation, ESG and supply chain resiliency’ as they ‘deliver fresh insights, challenge conclusions, and provide action plans and recommendations’.

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Suppliers Management Supply chain resilience Innovation 52

HICX

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The theme of this year’s event was ‘Challenging the status quo,’ with the aim of amplifying the voices of those that are ‘pushing the boundaries on innovation, ESG and supply chain resiliency’ as they ‘deliver fresh insights, challenge conclusions, and provide action plans and recommendations.’.

Suppliers 52

Suppliers Management Supply chain resilience Supply chain 52

Barkers Procurement

JUNE 22, 2023

Matthew Hardaker explains: “As a procurement consultancy, the added-value we can offer clients is to provide a holistic review of their procurement function, recommending solutions that offer long-term value and are synergistic with their organisation’s strategic objectives.

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Spend management Procurement Sustainability Collaboration 52

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. A collection of these quick takes, conference insights and solution comparisons is below. Read part 1 here , part 2 here and part 3 here.

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e2e Procurement supply chain software solutions Contract 73

Spend Matters

MARCH 11, 2024

At Spend Matters, it’s as important for us to get to know the requirements and opinions of the procurement community of practitioners as it is for us to understand the world of tech solutions and their providers. We discussed Gen-AI-powered document data extraction use cases, including contract compliance, ESG analysis and contract auditing.

Procurement strategies 89

Procurement strategies Innovation Strategy Procurement 89

Skill Dynamics

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Strategy development considers how best to communicate with the chosen suppliers around specific needs and solutions. Supplier Diversity for Inclusive Value Committing to developing relationships with a more diverse range of suppliers not only has clear ESG-related advantages for your organization but also comes with a host of other benefits.

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Supplier relationship management Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Management 59

Let's Talk Supply Chain

JANUARY 24, 2023

And even with global downturn and anticipated economic stagnancy, and lower shipping container volume, supply chain disruption—fueled by climate events, changing ESG regulations, evolving consumer expectations, and other geopolitical tensions are an industry constant. Meanwhile, new challenges are still coming painfully into focus.

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supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Supply 98

The Procuretech Podcast

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Hot Digital Procurement and Supply Chain Startups in the ESG and Risk Management Space. On this episode, we’re looking at startups whose mission is solving problems in the rapidly growing and increasingly important ESG and Risk Management area. Next up is Harald Nitschinger, CEO of risk management solution Prewave.

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Risk management Risk Supply Chain Efficiency Management 40

HICX

JANUARY 13, 2023

Modern problems require modern solutions as Canda points out how today’s challenges could simply never be solved as they were in the past when companies primarily used spreadsheets, emails, and memos to manage their supplier relationships. “I They will almost always involve technological solutions, Canda maintains.

Procurement 52

Procurement supply chain software solutions Suppliers Import 52

Una

JANUARY 30, 2023

There are plenty of additional ways for procurement to add value , including: Generating supplier innovation Ensuring business continuity Helping safeguard the brand Driving ESG and CSR Protecting quality. Be enablers, not blockers Sometimes, procurement just has to say “no” to a purchase request. But communication is important.

Procurement 98

Procurement Cost of ownership Influencing Purchasing 98

Procurement Software

MAY 9, 2023

This procurement podcast from B2e Media Ltd covers topics on technology, supply chain and procurement. It features in-depth discussions with procurement leaders and subject matter experts on the most pressing topics in the public sector today. The Digital Insight podcast releases monthly, with a series format.

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Procurement supply chain software solutions Supply chain Sourcing 52

Let's Talk Supply Chain

JUNE 27, 2022

Price Stabilization, Legislation, And The Shift Towards ESG. It appears that change isn’t over, however, as Congress recently announced a series of new measures to tackle some of the more politically tricky topics. Legislation leads the way. Rob is currently CEO and founder of Mercado Labs.

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Import Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain e2e 52

Procurement Software

MAY 2, 2023

He heads up the resilience lab at Interos , an enterprise risk management software solution. I’m in charge of research and using our databases to give rapid responses to topical events and disruptions to supply chains that are happening around the world. ESG is one, and operational issues is another.

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supply chain software solutions Risk Supply chain Suppliers 52

Procurement Software

JANUARY 24, 2023

Most of the presentations and panel discussions feature success stories of how an enterprise company has implemented a best-of-breed procurement tech solution. Aside from startups and solutions providers, I would say the core demographic among practitioners were more innovation-driven roles. Who were the attendees at DPW?

Procurement 52

Procurement Quality Procurement team Stakeholder engagement 52

Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 13, 2023

Although attendees are united in a single topic in a conference, it has different sub-fields of study in which you can learn new things. . Although there are not many details about it yet, we can say that just like last year, the key topics will be relevant to procurement professionals in enhancing their careers. ESG metrics.

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Procurement Chief Procurement Officer Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain 159

SCMDOJO

AUGUST 21, 2023

Furthermore, her exploration of trending topics such as prime roles in logistics, revelations about the world’s busiest ports, and dispelling logistical myths, continues to shape the landscape. The account provides valuable information on supply chain trends, challenges, and innovative solutions.

Supply Chain Optimization 97

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions 97

ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

ESG initiatives significance in your Supplier Management Strategy. Why ESG is a becoming critical for organizational success. How to incorporate ESG data into sourcing, procurement, and supplier management decisions. Ways to identify and gather ESG data in order to improve decision making.

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Sourcing Sustainability Suppliers Data 130

SupplyShift

JANUARY 24, 2019

This fast turnaround was dependent on a multi-pronged marketing approach that involved dealing with the crisis on one front and then pushing heavy customer promotions on another, the solution, therefore impacting both the marketing spend and the product profit margin. So, recovering the share price was not without cost to Chipotle.

Leadership 52

Leadership Sustainability Supply Chain Efficiency Price 52

The Procuretech Podcast

APRIL 26, 2022

Sometimes, an end-to-end source-to-pay (S2P) solution that joins up the dots, and automates a lot of otherwise manual processes, can give a huge productivity advantage. Providing a solid solution for source-to-pay in the mid market - Onventis has survived and thrived. Digital transformation doesn't necessarily have to be complex.

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Sourcing Procurement team supply chain software solutions Procurement 52

IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

Sustainability and ESG: An opportunity for synergy Sustainability and ESG are not synonymous. While ESG seeks to provide standard methods and approaches to measuring across environmental, social and governance KPIs, and holds organizations accountable for that performance, sustainability is far broader.

Sustainability 65

Sustainability Data Strategy supply chain budgeting 65

SupplyShift

JANUARY 24, 2019

This fast turnaround was dependent on a multi-pronged marketing approach that involved dealing with the crisis on one front and then pushing heavy customer promotions on another, the solution, therefore impacting both the marketing spend and the product profit margin. So, recovering the share price was not without cost to Chipotle.

Leadership 40

Leadership Sustainability Supply Chain Efficiency Price 40

Procurement Insights

MAY 23, 2024

At the time, sustainability was not the hot topic it is today. More recently, I had the opportunity to interview Julia SALANT, Carbon Solution Director, who has been with the provider for over 10 years. However, EcoVadis did not make Sustainability Magazine’s Top 10: ESG Platforms list. Other Thoughts?

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Data Suppliers Procurement 40

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 8, 2024

These podcasts cover a variety of informative topics. Continue reading to learn the podcasts that can be your ultimate source of supply chain wisdom. Staying updated fuels your ability to bring fresh ideas and solutions to the table. With topics including ESG, digitalization, AI, to the very latest news and industry trends.

Supply Chain Efficiency 80

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Supply Supply chain management 80

Skill Dynamics

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The company’s dedication to innovation and it’s customer-centric approach has earned the business a reputation internationally for delivering highly effective and dynamic training solutions that deliver real results. Content Enablers has been the go-to provider of trade compliance training solutions for more than two decades.

Supply Chain Efficiency 59

Supply Chain Efficiency Export Supply chain Innovation 59

IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Discussions of the topic typically focus on three key areas: environmental sustainability, social sustainability and economic sustainability. It often entails efforts like fair trade practices, investing in local economies, ensuring safe working conditions and adherence to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) metrics.

Sustainability 92

Sustainability Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions 92

Procurement Heads

JANUARY 4, 2023

My team has regular governance meetings with our suppliers where we cover third-party risk management topics, performance, value and sustainability. ESG impacts investor sentiment and so all firms know it is not just an ethical issue, it is a financial issue. I think all of those different interests build a really rounded career.

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Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability Agile and Lean Supply Chain Suppliers 246

Spend Matters

AUGUST 23, 2023

We’re finding clients moving away from an off-the-shelf solution like the UNSPSC and getting a taxonomy built to suit the needs of their business. Are you witnessing a shift in demand towards more ESG and supply chain risk capabilities? We can then also map this to the UNSPSC for systems like Coupa and others that use it.

Procurement 66

Procurement Data supply chain software solutions Suppliers 66

SupplyShift

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Today, a company’s public image can rapidly diminish if they fail to comply with the increasingly prevalent environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards being put into place worldwide. It is critical to get every stakeholder to review all areas of ESG before distilling down to create goals and set KPIs.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Supply 52

SupplyShift

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Today, a company’s public image can rapidly diminish if they fail to comply with the increasingly prevalent environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards being put into place worldwide. It is critical to get every stakeholder to review all areas of ESG before distilling down to create goals and set KPIs. Multi-Tier Hot Topics.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Supply 52

IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 21, 2023

CSRD values sustainability metrics alongside environmental performance, paying particular attention to the “S” in ESG, such as employee health, human rights, bribery, anti-corruption and diversity. What is the EU CSRD? The practice is on an upward trend and is now tangibly reflected in the new ESRS as a reporting requirement.

Sustainability 44

Sustainability Data Risk Strategy 44

The Procuretech Podcast

JULY 12, 2022

He's here to lend his expertise, which is handy because the public sector is a topic I know relatively little about. RFID could also be a huge boon to general manufacturing, as a very viable solution for things like store room spare parts. Insights on Source-to-Pay technology in the Public Sector. A brief overview of Elcom.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Contract management Data Inventory 52

Procurement Software

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

However, to anyone who’s just getting started on this topic, the terminology may be confusing. You’ll find niche specific source-to-pay solutions for different geographical regions and industry sectors, as well as company size. Let’s see if we can help you cut through all the noise and quickly find the right solution for you.

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Sourcing Contract management Price Procurement 52

Positive Purchasing

JANUARY 25, 2024

The topics we discussed are so relevant to what is top of mind for procurement leaders today that I had to invite Elouise to share her thoughts in this new blog. Whether it’s price or ESG or whatever – we don’t have to design our process management to the nth degree. She’s also a partner at Kearney.

Data 52

Data Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Procurement 52

HICX

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

In the session, Elouise covered three topics: the need for Procurement to have its own architecture; why we must fundamentally change the way we source technologies; and how this connects to the no/low code revolution. The same is true for Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) ,” she adds.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Procurement Suppliers Import 52

Procurement Software

MAY 23, 2023

Procurement excellence is a hot topic these days. See ESG as a value driver, not a burden The onus is increasingly on companies to take responsibility for the whole supply chain, not just their 1st tier. By helping the supply base to also achieve their ESG objectives , it can also drive further value down through the supply chain.

Procurement 52

Procurement supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain Suppliers 52

The Procuretech Podcast

JANUARY 11, 2022

During this time, what started out as a simple spend analysis tool has grown to be a comprehensive best-of-breed solution for spend analytics. Transitioning from “talk” to “action” on ESG topics. The well-known Finnish company were actually founded almost 19 years ago! .

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supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Data Procurement 40