Trending Articles

article thumbnail

How Will Higher Education Procurement Cope in an Age of Uncertainty?

Jaggaer

Uncertainty around federal and state policy changes poses a significant challenge for procurement leaders across all types of higher education institutions. Community colleges, public universities, and private institutions alike must navigate the potential for budget cuts, shifts in federal aid programs, and changing regulatory requirements. One major concern is the possibility of reductions in public service funding, which could lead to cuts in state appropriations for higher education, putting

article thumbnail

Spend Matters releases the Spring 2025 SolutionMap Insider, featuring 106 procurement technology solutions, and launches new Intake & Orchestration module

Spend Matters

Today Spend Matters is delighted to announce the release of its Spring 2025 SolutionMap and TechMatch procurement technology rankings, which include 106 procurement technology vendors. Known as the most data-centric functionality assessment of procurement technologies in the industry, SolutionMap Insider put these 106 procurement technology vendors through rigorous functionality and capability assessments via 500+ RFI requirements across 16 source-to-pay (S2P) categories, with mandatory demos an

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

10 Digital Procurement Quick Wins

Procurement Software

Digital procurement tools offer both immediate benefits and long-term returns. While full-scale digital transformation certainly takes time, organisations can see rapid improvements in efficiency, collaboration, and data accuracy right from the outset. By automating routine tasks, streamlining communication, and centralising information in one single source of truth, you create tangible quick wins.

article thumbnail

China’s EV Giants Embrace Robotics—Is the West Falling Behind?

All Things Supply Chain

For decades, automation has been a driving force behind manufacturing efficiency, but nowhere is this transformation more evident than in Chinas electric vehicle (EV) industry.

Logistics 147
article thumbnail

Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

article thumbnail

Who Cares, There Is An Elephant In The Room!

Procurement Insights

What is the “SOA Hangover?” My posts and related discussion streams do not aim to achieve consensus. When we all gain new insights, it creates a much-needed perspective and checks and balances to avoid tunnel vision. In essence, it simplifies and zeros in on the core objective – for procurement, that means addressing the high generational failure rate of ProcureTech initiatives.

article thumbnail

SolutionMap Insider – Which solution providers have the most top scores for their tech and which are the customer favorites?

Spend Matters

Yesterday Spend Matters released its Spring 2025 SolutionMap and TechMatchSM procurement technology rankings of 106 solution providers across 16 source-to-pay (S2P) categories. Some of these providers achieved top scores in this data-backed functionality and capability assessment, and some come out on top for their customer scores. (Read our full assessment methodology here.

More Trending

article thumbnail

AI, automation enrich Kraft Heinz’s supply chain

Supply Chain Dive

The food product maker aims to enhance procurement processes and boost productivity as part of a larger transformation journey.

article thumbnail

Event Preview: European Conference Green Marine Transport 2025

All Things Supply Chain

The shipping industry is at a turning point. With new regulations, groundbreaking fuel technologies, and ambitious decarbonization targets, the need for collaboration and innovation has never been greater.

article thumbnail

What are the parallels between Oracle’s acquisition of PeopleSoft and JD Edwards and ProcureTech solution provider’s ORO acquisition of ProcureTech 100?

Procurement Insights

Comparing Oracles acquisition of PeopleSoft and JD Edwards (finalized January 7, 2005) with ORO Labs acquisition of ProcureTech (announced March 18, 2025, tied to the ProcureTech 100 ecosystem) reveals several parallels in strategy, market dynamics, and implications, despite differences in scale, era, and industry segment. Both acquisitions reflect ambitious moves to consolidate and enhance competitive positioning within their respective domainsenterprise software for Oracle, procurement technol

article thumbnail

Intellyse: Vendor Analysis — Logistics and Contract Negotiation solution overview, roadmap, competitors, user considerations, analyst summary

Spend Matters

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Intellyse and its solution for logistics and contract negotiation. Many organizations struggle to find the time and resources needed to thoroughly analyze the contract offers they receive. Contracts often come in various formats, each with its own set of complex stipulations. In logistics, companies are often responsible for processing hundreds, or even thousands, of payments daily to keep operations running smoothly.

article thumbnail

The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

article thumbnail

Supplier Management in Education: Best Practices for Success

Planergy

What's PLANERGY? Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Learn more We saved more than $1 million on our spend in the first year and just recently identified an opportunity to save about $10,000 every month on recurring expenses with PLANERGY.

article thumbnail

Arkestro Welcomes Two New Executive Advisors To Support Ongoing Growth

Arkestro

Press Releases / Arkestro Welcomes Two New Executive Advisors To Support Ongoing Growth Arkestro Welcomes Two New Executive Advisors To Support Ongoing Growth Leading predictive procurement platform expands Executive Advisor Board to shape the company’s strategic direction SAN FRANCISCO, CA, March 20, 2025 Arkestro , the premier Predictive Procurement Platform accelerating enterprise spend transformation, announces two newly appointed industry leaders to its Executive Advisory Board.

article thumbnail

Tackling Inefficiencies in the Maritime Supply Chain

All Things Supply Chain

The maritime supply chain forms the backbone of U.S. trade, serving as a necessary conduit for the movement of raw materials, agricultural goods and manufactured products across the globe.

article thumbnail

The Relationship Between1998 RAM’s Agent-Based Model And 2025’s Model Context Protocol (MCP)

Procurement Insights

Despite my 40-plus years in high-tech and procurement, I am always curious, so I value the insights I gain from the people in my extended community. Today’s post is inspired by a comment from Herv Legenvre in one of my most recent LinkedIn posts. How does a procurement professional use or interact with Model Context Protocol, and what improved outcomes does it achieve?

article thumbnail

Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.

article thumbnail

Spend Matters releases the Spring 2025 SolutionMap Insider, featuring 106 procurement technology solutions, and launches new Intake & Orchestration module

Spend Matters

Today Spend Matters is delighted to announce the release of its Spring 2025 SolutionMap and TechMatch procurement technology rankings, which include 106 procurement technology vendors. Known as the most data-centric functionality assessment of procurement technologies in the industry, SolutionMap Insider put these 106 procurement technology vendors through rigorous functionality and capability assessments via 500+ RFI requirements across 16 source-to-pay (S2P) categories, with mandatory demos an

article thumbnail

How AI Agents can optimize sales processes

Pipefy

The adoption of AI-based solutions is a recurring trend in the corporate world. With their powerful analytics and automation capabilities, they not only generate valuable insights but also significantly reduce the time spent on operational tasks. The rise of AI Agents in sales is revolutionizing customer interactions and sales management, taking efficiency to the next level.

article thumbnail

Tracy Kosiarek on the People Side of Supply Chain Innovation

Let's Talk Supply Chain

Supply chain resilience and innovation to quickly respond to market disruption are more critical than ever amidst ongoing regulatory changes and geopolitical tensions. Tariffs are nothing new. If you work in supply chain then you know that as long as theyve been around, theyve traditionally been used as a way to protect domestic industries. So, whats changed?

article thumbnail

What 6 food and beverage companies are saying about tariffs

Supply Chain Dive

CEOs of General Mills, Tyson Foods and Coca-Cola are among companies warning of an impact to their bottom line, with some predicting price increases from a prolonged trade war.

Price 112
article thumbnail

5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

article thumbnail

What does Beroe’s acquistion of nnamu mean for ProPurchaser?

Procurement Insights

I received an email a few moments ago with the headline – NEWS: Beroe Acquires nnamu to Turbocharge Procurement Negotiations with Game Theory and AI. Before this news, I had never heard of nnamu – have you? However, I am very familiar with a ProcureTech solution provider named ProPurchaser, which also, as I see it, “turbocharges” negotiations.

article thumbnail

Supply Chain Disruptions in Schools: Challenges and Solutions

Planergy

What's PLANERGY? Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Learn more We saved more than $1 million on our spend in the first year and just recently identified an opportunity to save about $10,000 every month on recurring expenses with PLANERGY.

article thumbnail

AI Agents: boost productivity and reduce costs in your company

Pipefy

If generative artificial intelligences, like ChatGPT, are already widely used tools by common users and professionals, AI Agents have arrived to provide a big upgrade, especially in the corporate environment. But what are AI Agents, and how do they boost productivity and reduce costs in companies? That’s what we are about to find out below: What are AI Agents and how do they work?

Data 52
article thumbnail

457: Discover Supply Chain Software that People Love, with Rygen Technologies

Let's Talk Supply Chain

Today Im joined by Rygen Technologies , a supply chain software brand with a vision to provide user-forward, practically-delivered, and thoughtfully-engineered solutions. Rygen designs and builds technology solutions to empower the logistics industry. Working with shippers, carriers, vendors and 3PLs, Rygen are able to eliminate their customers most painful tasks, like shipment tracking, contract management or invoice payments, allowing them to focus on the core parts of their business.

article thumbnail

From Reactive to Resilient: Charting Your Supply Chain Maturity

In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Watch the webinar to learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs. Delve into the stages of supply chain maturity, from foundational management to advanced optimization and innovation.

article thumbnail

UPS slaps temporary fee on China-to-US shipments

Supply Chain Dive

The $0.29 per pound surcharge is active until March 29, adding to other expenses parcel shippers are navigating.

109
109
article thumbnail

My thoughts on the ORO – ProcureTech 100 News

Procurement Insights

Here are a few comments shared on Pierre Mitchell’s LinkedIn post regarding ORO’s acquisition of ProcureTech 100: Hey Pierre! This looks like a straightforward acqui-hireORO clearly saw value in Lance and his team to open doors. The independence of ProcureTech 100 and SOURCE is gone, so that chapter seems to have closed with this move. Our team deleted our profile from the procuretech/SOURCE portal today.

article thumbnail

NEW WEBINAR: Evolution of AI in Procurement: The Agentic Age

CPO Rising

Join Ardent Partners and Fairmarkit on March 27th (2 PM ET) as they discuss Evolution of AI in Procurement: The Agentic Age. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved over the… The post NEW WEBINAR: Evolution of AI in Procurement: The Agentic Age appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

article thumbnail

From Farms to Factories: The Shocking Reach of the Child Labor Crisis

Supply Chain Brain

According to data from the United Nations, there are an estimated 152 million children between 5 and 17 years old engaged in child labor globally.

Data 96
article thumbnail

The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?

article thumbnail

456: Reach Supply Chain Excellence, with ITS Logistics

Let's Talk Supply Chain

Today Im joined by people-first logistics company, ITS Logistics. ITS Logistics is one of North America’s fastest-growing, asset-based modern 3PLs, providing solutions for the industrys most complicated supply chain challenges. With a culture committed to excellence, ITS relentlessly strives to deliver unmatched value through best-in-class service, expertise, and innovation.

article thumbnail

Tariffs are paused for USMCA-compliant goods. How can companies qualify?

Supply Chain Dive

Businesses that previously found pursuing USMCA treatment cost-prohibitive are scrambling to determine if they meet the trade deal’s requirements.

108
108
article thumbnail

Deloitte Rep’s comment underlines why ORO – ProcureTech 100 acquisition isn’t important to procurement – at least not yet

Procurement Insights

EDITOR’S NOTE: To save time and ensure proof of comment, I will share the following screenshot. I have seen instances where people have deleted their comments after a reply (I am not suggesting that is the case here). Without a firm and detailed answer to the above question, everything else is just an interesting conversation. Is there clear and definitive or detailed proof that ORO Labs has had successful client implementations?

article thumbnail

Magnus Mondays — Ivalua Now EMEA 2025 — Realistic Innovations

CPO Rising

My 2025 conference season kicked off last week with Ivalua Now EMEA. The conference took place in central Paris at the Carrousel De Louvre, a larger venue than last year,… The post Magnus Mondays Ivalua Now EMEA 2025 Realistic Innovations appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

article thumbnail

Brace for Impact. Unpredictable Tariff Disruptions Are Here––Your Playbook

Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.