Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

We believe these companies deserve greater visibility, especially in a market which is increasingly consolidating and diluting buyer choices. Lastly, we are also looking into offering the same intelligence on payment terms for the receivables, because everyone is both a buyer and seller at the same time.

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Negotiation Buyers Suppliers Data 109

Spend Matters

JANUARY 29, 2024

To potential buyers — Sphera SCRM is a leading SCRM solution that ensures a company can monitor risks in its supply chain based on the locations, supplier sites and logistics routes it uses. GHG, human rights and PFAS). This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.

Supply Chain Efficiency 110

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain resilience Risk management Supply chain 110

Procurement Leaders

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

For the first time in more than a decade of Procurement Leaders publishing its annual planning guides, delivering cost savings – long perceived as the function’s raison d’etre – has this year been unseated from the number one spot on the list of procurement priorities for 2023.

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Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement team Buyers Procurement 195

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 11, 2023

By 2018, Tradeshift had evolved into a global business network that connected buyers and suppliers across diverse industries and regions. The post Tradeshift: Vendor Analysis, 2023 Update (Part 1) — P2P solution overview, market analysis, company SWOT, competitors appeared first on Spend Matters. This content is for members only.

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Market analysis Networking Buyers Supply chain management 103

Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

We believe these companies deserve greater visibility, especially in a market which is increasingly consolidating and diluting buyer choices. get the recording The post Spend Matters Future 5 2023 – Introducing Mithra appeared first on Spend Matters.

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supply chain software solutions Category management Procurement Data 111

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 26, 2023

We believe these companies deserve greater visibility, especially in a market which is increasingly consolidating and diluting buyer choices. The post Spend Matters Future 5 2023 – Introducing akirolabs appeared first on Spend Matters. So we are delighted to introduce you to our Future 5 as we capture their voices. What is akirolabs?

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Spend Matters

JULY 10, 2023

To potential buyers — Proactis is one of the few S2P solution providers targeting the European middle market with a solid overall set of solutions, in addition to largely positive customer perception. To customers — Proactis’ customers benefit from its market experience and its whole S2P functional spectrum. This content is for members only.

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Market analysis e2e Contract management Spend management 98

Spend Matters

AUGUST 28, 2023

To potential buyers — Zivio focuses on what makes complex services procurement challenging by bringing interesting and valuable features. The post Zivio: Vendor Analysis, 2023 Update — Services sourcing solution overview, competitors, tech selection tips, analyst summary appeared first on Spend Matters.

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e2e Sourcing Real-time Visibility Contract 98

Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

We believe these companies deserve greater visibility, especially in a market which is increasingly consolidating and diluting buyer choices. The post Spend Matters Future 5 2023 — Introducing ORO Labs appeared first on Spend Matters.

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e2e Procurement Procurement solutions Innovation 111

Procurement Insights

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

(In the test case, a major public sector organization realized a 23% cost of goods savings annually over a period of several years while simultaneously reducing the number of buyers required to manage the contract to 3 from an original 23. Questions What are the differences between the 2003 and 2023 case references?

Buyers 72

Buyers Procurement team Quality Contract 72

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 19, 2023

We believe these companies deserve greater visibility, especially in a market which is increasingly consolidating and diluting buyer choices. These start-ups are taking technology further to address problems not previously solved, or are introducing a new category of automation that tackles new challenges in interesting ways. What is dSilo?

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e2e Contract Contract management Procurement 111

Procurement Insights

APRIL 9, 2025

Amexs acquisition of Nipendo, announced January 11, 2023, and closed in Q1 2023 (Business Wire, 2023), strengthens its B2B payments and P2P capabilities, directly affecting its competitive stance against Ramp. It automates procure-to-pay processes, reducing manual friction (PYMNTS, 2023). Comparing Apples To Apples?

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 59

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Spend management e2e Networking 59

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Our flagship product, Onventis Buyer cloud software, stands as a comprehensive procurement system designed to empower organizations across all aspects of procurement. Onventis Buyer represents a powerful solution that streamlines and automates the entire procurement journey, from the initial sourcing to the final payment to spend analysis.

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Procurement solutions Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Procurement 111

Procurement Heads

MARCH 27, 2023

“For a while, we have been thinking of ways to recognise the achievements of corporate buyer partners whose strategic social value programmes attain ‘Fully-inclusive Supplier Diversity’ status. In 2023 Kaleida will publish £600b in both public and private sector tenders for suppliers and diverse suppliers to apply to.

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Chief Procurement Officer Procurement Buyers Suppliers 26

Procurement Tactics

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Ultimate 2023 Negotiation guide — A Comprehensive Overview Negotiation is part of our everyday life. However, buyers have more power when they have multiple alternatives.

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Negotiation Influencing Strategy Import 130

Procurement Insights

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

As an introduction or lead-in to that old post, I want to share the following excerpt from an article written in June 2023 responding to the question – What is AI in supply chain in 2023? In today’s post, I will tell you why in the following reprint of a post I wrote in 2010.

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Buyers supply chain software solutions Bidding Quality 75

Procurement Insights

APRIL 3, 2025

Like any ecosystem, it has both positive and critical aspects , depending on your perspective whether you’re a startup, enterprise buyer, vendor, or procurement leader. Enterprise Buyer Friction Some procurement teams view DPW as too startup-centric or “innovation for innovations sake.” Positive Aspects of DPW 1.

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Innovation Real-time Visibility Sustainability Collaboration 52

Let's Talk Supply Chain

JANUARY 11, 2023

Today I’m joined by Nipendo , a forward-thinking software brand that is on a mission to improve how buyers and suppliers work together to combat Source-to-Pay inefficiencies and costs. 12.55] Buyers: their key challenges, how the Nipendo platform works for them, and the benefits it delivers. People stop doing tedious things!…

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Buyers Suppliers supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions 52

The Thomas Blog

MARCH 20, 2023

and Canadian buyers and sellers, it is clear how Thomas has sealed its spot as the top industrial sourcing platform. Operating since 1982, it offers additional services such as repair, inspection, and certification. New to Thomasnet.com ? With over 120 years of experience in connecting U.S. Join the 1.3

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Suppliers Buyers Innovation Sourcing 98

The Thomas Blog

APRIL 13, 2023

and Canadian buyers and sellers, it is clear how Thomas has sealed its spot as the top industrial sourcing platform. It serves an array of industries including power generation, chemical, institutional, entertainment, and automotive. New to Thomasnet.com ? With over 120 years of experience in connecting U.S. Join the 1.3

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Suppliers Buyers Innovation Sourcing 98

The Thomas Blog

JANUARY 13, 2023

and Canadian buyers and sellers, it is clear how Thomas has sealed its spot as the top industrial sourcing platform. Their products are available in polycarbonate, polyester, polystyrene, rigid vinyl, and single and double-coated types. They supply the medical diagnostics and graphics markets. New to Thomasnet.com ? Join the 1.3

Suppliers 98

Suppliers Buyers Innovation Sourcing 98

The Thomas Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

and Canadian buyers and sellers, it is clear how Thomas has sealed its spot as the top industrial sourcing platform. Based in Duluth, GA, this company's products include laser machines, CNC rotary engraving machines, and permanent marking machines. It also offers engraving software. New to Thomasnet.com ? Join the 1.3

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Suppliers Raw materials Buyers Innovation 97

Procurement Insights

MARCH 22, 2025

billion in 2023, growing to $18.28 A 2023 Spend Matters report notes that 30-40% of procurement digitalization efforts fail due to poor internal alignment, not provider capability. Client Perspective: Buyers often push for adoption despite readiness issues (e.g., billion by 2032 per Fortune Business Insights).

Risk 52

Risk Procurement Quality Influencing 52

Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

In the 2023 Deloitte Global CPO Survey , which was co-produced with help from Spend Matters Chief Research Officer Pierre Mitchell, 72% of respondents considered digital transformation as a top priority for the year, making it joint second after Driving operational efficiency. This leads to partial success at best and failure at worst.

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Procurement Purchasing Suppliers Procurement team 86

ivalua

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

As part of the UK’s 2050 net zero pledges, listed UK businesses must release detailed public plans to meet climate change targets by 2023 However, this shift towards accountability and transparency needs to include the supply chain. However, many feel they are not equipped with the right procurement tools to make this a reality. About Ivalua.

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Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency Buyers Sustainability 130

Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 21, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2023. Financial Supply Chain — The Ultimate Guide of 2023. Ultimate Supplier Plotting Checklist 2023. The number one reason why suppliers and buyers take part in collaborative projects is due to shared value. Download Whitepaper →. . Or receive our famous weekly newsletter.

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Collaboration Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 199

Strategic Sourceror

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

A strong holiday shopping season is expected to set the stage for 2023 as a whole. Offering deep discounts on merchandise to inflation-weary buyers can help sellers cut down on the inventory they have to carry over into next year. What trends will emerge in e-commerce in 2023?

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Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Inventory Buyers 62

Planergy

APRIL 10, 2025

The vendor or supplier will then have to process the payment on their end, which will charge the buyers bank account or credit card for the payment, which is the final step in the workflow process. Reducing Manual Tasks Using an ePayables system can be beneficial for both buyers and sellers. Download PDF Whats your goal today?

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Buyers Suppliers Purchasing Spend management 52

Pipefy

JANUARY 9, 2023

2023 will serve as a chance to reset, rebuild, and forge a path forward by implementing technology that delivers process excellence, drives innovation, and empowers procurement teams to do more despite fewer resources. . 5 procurement trends for 2023. Burnout prevention will take center stage. Complex purchasing systems (31%).

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Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Procurement team Supply Chain Efficiency 59

Spend Matters

APRIL 24, 2024

It follows and broadens Germany’s “Lieferkettengesetz” (Supply Chain Due Diligence Act), which applied to companies with 3,000 employees or more in 2023 and extended to organizations with over 1,000 employees in 2024. These new regulations can be a real challenge to grasp. This content is for members only.

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supply chain software solutions Sustainability Supply chain Buyers 117

Spend Matters

MARCH 18, 2024

Currently, as a new product that launched in 2023, it already covers risks associated with financials, cyber, geopolitics, compliance, sanctions, diversity and customer sentiment. Specifically, Halo Ai aims to become a one-stop-shop for its customers that covers all kinds of third-party risk management. This content is for members only.

Risk management 114

Risk management Risk Management Supply chain resilience 114

SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In this comprehensive guide for 2023, we’ve compiled a list of essential procurement synonyms, shedding light on the subtle distinctions that set each term apart. It is a fundamental activity within procurement, emphasizing the exchange of value between the buyer and the seller.

Procurement 105

Procurement Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 105

ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Ivalua Blog [ivory-search] Weathering Future Disruptions: 8 Steps to Building Supply Chain Resilience February 8, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley In the face of an unprecedented global crisis, Procurement stepped up to become a crucial driving force for business continuity. Create speed and transparency.

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Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 242

PASA (Procurement and Supply Australasia)

DECEMBER 11, 2022

The PASA CEO, Jonathan Dutton, is game to try and has compiled a shortlist of ten loose predictions and challenges for the procurement year ahead in 2023. In addition, there are TEN other potential factors we might just predict into our strategic thinking for 2023? . Stakeholders are sure to ask in 2023. We should be prepared.

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Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain Suppliers 52

Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 26, 2022

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2023. Ultimate Supplier Plotting Checklist 2023. Actual Case: The Ministry of Defense of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (MODNL) is a large public sector buyer that employs around 58,000 people across the army, military police, air force, and other supporting roles. .

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Procurement strategies Strategy Procurement Bidding 267

ivalua

MARCH 27, 2023

E-invoicing Mandate | France 2024 March 27, 2023 | | Procurement Strategy by Steve Carter The biggest change to Accounts Payables since the introduction of double entry journals is about to hit finance departments–but are they prepared? Read More : Under Pressure, Will Procurement Take Performance Higher in 2023?

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Procurement strategies Agile and Lean Supply Chain Real-time Visibility Networking 130

Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 27, 2023

My post yesterday on User Adoption and the Rise of the AI Chatbots sparked some interesting discussions on LinkedIn – especially regarding the impact on procurement jobs and buyer adoption or resistance. ” However, an effective talent upgrade cannot happen without buyer cooperation, leading to the question I am asking today. .”

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Contract Procurement Buyers Purchasing 75