Spend Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Many were centered around AI, for example, in supplier search, Zip AI now surfaces contracted (preferred) suppliers to help users to more quickly identify optimal suppliers (which may not really be optimal, but likely better than having to inadvertently go maverick and waste precious resources in sourcing, qualification, etc.).

Sustainability 112

Sustainability Spend management Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Optimization 112

Planergy

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Vertical Integration: By taking control of different stages of the production or distribution process, businesses can gain supply chain control, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and differentiate their products and services. What is Horizontal Integration? The acquisition proved to be mutually beneficial for both companies.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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

Procurement Software

AUGUST 8, 2023

Coupa was founded back in 2006. In 2020, Coupa announced the acquisition of Llamasoft , a supply chain planning software company, for $1.5 They will be more agile now under PE ownership than SAP will ever be. Namely, to be a one-stop shop for both procurement and supply chain requirements.

supply chain software solutions 52

supply chain software solutions Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Procurement team 52