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Zip Forward 2024: Forging paths to sustainable success

Spend Matters

So, the term ‘spend orchestration’ that some like to use is really just upgraded spend management. Cross-functional orchestration beyond intake. This is Zip’s sweet spot to tackle (and open to others as well).

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Horizontal vs. Vertical Integration: A Comprehensive Guide

Planergy

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.

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What the Coupa software acquisition means for procuretech

Procurement Software

They are arguably the market leader and self-proclaimed “inventor of the Business Spend Management (BSM) category”. Coupa was founded back in 2006. They quickly rose to be the market leader, especially in the untapped area of spend management for indirect procurement teams. Personally, I think it’s a good bet.