Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Spend Matters honors a vast array of procurement solution providers each year by selecting them for our ‘50 to Know,’ ‘50 to Watch,’ ‘Future 5’ and ‘Hall of Fame’ celebration lists. Get to know all the procurement tech providers that made our lists this year. We are delighted to introduce you to our Future 5 as we capture their voices.

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Skill Dynamics

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Theres a growing demand for certified professionals in the supply chain industryin fact, the employment of logisticians is projected to grow 19% from 2023 to 2033. Supply chain certification equips companies and teams with the knowledge, tools, and techniques they need to design, manage, and optimize complex supply chains.

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Procurement Insights

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

EDITOR’S NOTE: More than two decades ago, the foundational elements for successfully utilizing advanced, self-learning algorithms to optimize the procurement process using an agent-based model were well established. Monte Carlo) used to determine supply chain optimization. If so, what was it?

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 31, 2025

In late 1998, with funding from the Government of Canada’s Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) program, I converted my “strand commonality” theory into one of the industry’s first web-based procurement platforms. of the time. Hansen in 1998. success rate. success rate.

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

It made me wonder if and how the C-Suite view of procurement has evolved over the past 14 years. Starting with the CFO, then the CIO, CEO, and The Board, here is the outline of changes in how top executives view procurement going forward in 2025. Analytics and insights from procurement data were minimal.

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Spend Matters

MAY 29, 2024

The first Ivalua NOW conference of 2024 took place in Versailles in March; we covered it here. Both conferences were titled ‘Procurement [Re]Imagined’ and highlighted the impact of AI (especially generative AI) on daily procurement tasks. Hazziez illuminated how the healthcare industry optimizes its supply chain.

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Jaggaer

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In today’s dynamic market, procurement is far more than just a buying and purchasing center. Our latest e-book, “ Is Manufacturing Missing Out On Procurement’s Value Add? Our latest e-book, “ Is Manufacturing Missing Out On Procurement’s Value Add? Here are some key insights from the e-book.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 12, 2024

Spend Matters is publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. In 2024, this cross-team coordination with procurement will drastically increase to achieve better cost reductions, savings and ROI on a global scale.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 27, 2024

The world of supply chain management is fast-paced. For those who use a Mac as their trusted companion in 2024, the hunt ends here. Performance for Supply Chain Management Software on Mac Have you ever run sophisticated supply chain management software on Mac? However, it goes beyond mere listings.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Procurement Priorities for 2025 and Beyond The manufacturing industry is evolving rapidly, leaving Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) grappling with challenges that could make or break their organizations. Amid economic uncertainties and geopolitical shifts, procurement leaders face mounting pressure to drive sustained growth.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 11, 2025

While the imposition of import/export tariffs on goods is nothing new, the recent spate of quid pro quo mandates is increasing complexity and uncertainty for organizations trying to navigate their impact on supply chains. And they are not just a Procurement or Finance problem, they present a compliance problem.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 11, 2023

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. using supply chain digital twins to optimize supply chain networks for carbon takeout).

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Resources / Blog / 5 Procurement Industry Trends to Watch in 2025 5 Procurement Industry Trends to Watch in 2025 In recent years, the procurement industry has undergone unprecedented transformations driven by the adoption of digital transformation, big data, and advanced technology like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and automation.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 5, 2024

Today Spend Matters is delighted to announce the release of its Spring 2024 SolutionMap and TechMatch℠ procurement technology rankings, which include 79 procurement technology vendors. Our Spring 2024 SolutionMap results are testimony to how vendors are stepping up to the challenges of a volatile business environment. .”

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Spend Matters is publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and services providers in the market. Today, for procurement organizations too, applying an AI-first approach has become imperative, especially in the source-to-pay process.

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Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In the meantime, here are a few insights from my 40-plus years in high-tech and procurement regarding one of the previously mentioned four points: Collaborative Supplier Networks: How do you achieve the flexibility and adaptability to respond to “unpredictable markets? What is optimized inventory management?

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 16, 2024

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. In no order of preference, other than by the date they arrived in our inbox, today let’s hear from Ron Emma, CEO of Simfoni.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. Index-linked clauses with key suppliers can also be used to ensure fairness and balanced exposure for all parties.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 21, 2024

During the week of September 23, I represented Spend Matters at the Amazon Business Reshape 2024 event in Dallas, Texas. This broad reach highlights the platform’s ability to meet the procurement needs of various sectors and demonstrates its ability to support a wide range of procurement strategies.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 17, 2024

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. New forms of outside-in intelligence that complements engineering, procurement and supply chain operational data.

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TYA Suite

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

In 2024, blockchain technology is expected to transform various industries, and procurement is no exception. This insightful guide explores how blockchain is impacting , contributing to transparency, security, and efficiency across supply chains.

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Spend Matters

JULY 10, 2024

Our coverage also explores the latest thought leadership topics about procurement and supply, the technology that serves it and comparative analyses based on demos and the scoring of 500+ RFI requirements across 12 source-to-pay (S2P) categories that create our Vendor Ranking data.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 18, 2024

Effective strategies can optimize inventory control and enhance overall efficiency. It also offers 15 best practices for 2024 to ensure smooth inventory management. Essentially, inventory management involves overseeing the flow of goods from procurement to customer sales.

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Arkestro

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Their team has unlocked an impressive 20+% cost reduction in procurement margins. This ongoing partnership highlights how predictive procurement drives efficiency and its cost-effective impact within complex, global procurement environments. cost reduction across all spend types.

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Una

JANUARY 16, 2024

EPISODE 148 Optimization of Procurement in the Automotive Industry with Robert Čačković By Kelly Barner | January 17, 2024 Procurement professionals often talk about how they ‘fell’ into the field without a plan.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 16, 2025

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. How does a procurement professional use or interact with Model Context Protocol, and what improved outcomes does it achieve?

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Procurement Insights

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

As we near the end of 2024, virtually all industry players are publishing their procurement predictions for their respective 2025 reports. Based on the ChatGPT assessment I would ask you the following three questions: Which perspective on AI and digital transformation in procurement in 2025 is the most insightful and useful?

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

2024 was widely recognized as a landmark year for elections, with over sixty countries holding significant polls. Having led commercial improvement programs in public sector organizations, Ive seen firsthand the challenges procurement professionals face. echoes across organizations.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 3, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, December 3, 2024 – Arkestro is excited to announce its partnership with the Infor Marketplace , a powerful collaboration designed to enable AI-driven procurement, sourcing, purchasing, and supply chain management transformation for enterprise manufacturing teams worldwide.

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Arkestro

MARCH 20, 2025

As supply chains and procurement grow increasingly complex in the face of global challenges, the Executive Advisory Board serves to ensure Arkestro remains strategically positioned and innovative in an evolving market. . billionin revenue.

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Procurement Leaders

JANUARY 28, 2024

As we, and more than 40 CPOs from our global community of leaders, embark on the process of judging the World Procurement Awards 2024 , it was a privilege to look through many of the entries before our panel of experts get stuck into the process this coming week. It’s a good time to be in procurement.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Zip also hosted panels, Q&A sessions and more with various procurement and finance leaders from Prudential, Pixar, Arm, Coinbase and others. The changes come in conjunction with Zip’s expansion in broader procurement orchestration and into native source-to-pay capabilities, complementing its foundational intake management focus.

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Una

JANUARY 30, 2024

EPISODE 150 2024: The Year of the Dragon? with Kris Lance By Kelly Barner | January 31, 2024 In Chinese culture, the dragon represents good luck, strength, and health. Given the challenges dominating this year’s headlines, all of us are probably going to need a balance of all three to make it through the year successfully.

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 12, 2024

enables procurement, finance and supply chain to collectively boost cost savings, make better decisions, and accelerate digital innovation RESEARCH TRIANGLE, NC – JAGGAER , a global leader in enterprise procurement and supplier collaboration, today announces the 24.3 JAGGAER One 24.3 Version 24.3

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Introduction In an age where digital transformation decides who leads and who lags, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands as the vanguard in redefining procurement. Imagine a world where supply chains are not just efficient, but prescient—anticipating needs, risks, and market shifts with uncanny precision. What is Procurement AI?

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Introduction In an age where digital transformation decides who leads and who lags, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands as the vanguard in redefining procurement. Imagine a world where supply chains are not just efficient, but prescient—anticipating needs, risks, and market shifts with uncanny precision. What is Procurement AI?

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