Spend Matters

OCTOBER 17, 2024

We believe these companies deserve greater visibility, especially in a market which is increasingly consolidating and diluting buyer choices. It was about time for a software solution that automatically identifies cost saving potentials — the key KPI — to procurement organizations. ” What does it mean to be named a Future 5?

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Collaboration across Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, and beyond requires visibility and communication regarding capacity, cost, risk, order quantities, inventory levels, quality , timelines, logistics, and more. Collaboration brings visibility and agility for gaining market share.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Solutions: Strategic Sourcing: Move beyond transactional purchasing and embrace strategic sourcing. Leveraging Technology: Implement procurement software and analytics tools to gain better visibility into spending patterns , identify areas of inefficiency, and automate processes.

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

2011 eWorld Video THE EVOLUTION OF THE CFO VIEW Between 2011 and 2024 , CFOs’ views of procurement have evolved significantly, reflecting changes in the business environment, technology, and organizational priorities. CFOs valued procurement’s ability to align financial and operational goals using data analytics.

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TYA Suite

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

In 2024, blockchain technology is expected to transform various industries, and procurement is no exception. It creates a secure and shared digital record of every transaction, making it easy for companies to track and verify purchases. This level of visibility is invaluable for several reasons.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2024

As Spend Matters analysts we attended a mini analyst summit which helped free up time for us to talk to fellow attendees during the day’s event. Finally, Zip also now supports cross-catalog purchasing, allowing users to search for and purchase items across multiple catalogs within the Zip user interface.

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Procurement Express

JULY 15, 2024

Dublin, Ireland – [12 July 2024] – SRO Software Ltd, the leading provider of purchasing software solutions, is proud to announce the launch of Rubberstamp.io, a simplified and affordable purchase order management software designed specifically for small businesses. Rubberstamp.io Fraud Prevention : Rubberstamp.io

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Finale Inventory

JULY 18, 2024

This guide offers a comprehensive look at EDI and its impact on ecommerce in 2024. With EDI, businesses can transmit and receive electronic documents such as purchase orders, invoices, and shipping notices. For example, EDI allows for real-time inventory updates , providing accurate product availability information for online shoppers.

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Spend Matters

MAY 8, 2023

Purchase Order (PO) collaboration for buyers and suppliers to know in real-time the status of POs and Scheduling Agreements (SA), acknowledgements, ASNs, etc. Coupa is not releasing all of the above at the same time. As is the usual case for Coupa, the product was co-innovated closely with large global customers.

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 28, 2024

This article discusses the importance of efficient inventory management, its role in ecommerce, and the main challenges that come with it. We also introduce Finale Inventory, a powerful tool designed to streamline your inventory management in 2024 and beyond. Overcoming these challenges requires robust systems and tools.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 30, 2024

Improvements to existing procurement processes, procedures, and operations are as time-sensitive as ever. In the 2024 State of Procurement Data Report by Amazon Business, 95% of decision-makers surveyed acknowledge that there’s room for procurement optimization. That’s where procurement, sourcing, and purchasing technology comes in.

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Una

APRIL 9, 2024

How to (Actually) Transform Your Business with Group Purchasing Learn how to transform your business with group purchasing and add an average of 18-22% savings per category to your bottom line. By Mackenzie Oakley | April 9, 2024 Search Search Back in 2020, I refinanced my mortgage. I also like a good deal.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 15, 2024

One inventory management strategy that has gained significant popularity is Just in Time (JIT) inventory. In this article, we will examine the concept, benefits, potential challenges, and future trends of JIT inventory in the context of ecommerce in 2024.

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Procurement Software

MAY 14, 2024

Enhanced Efficiency and Visibility: By adopting process orchestration tools and platforms, businesses gain real-time insights and control over their procurement activities, facilitating quicker decision-making and improved risk management. It begins the process of integrating various parts of the business to work cohesively.

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Procurement Software

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Procurement, or purchasing as it was usually called back then, was definitely a back office function. We’re in 2024, and procurement teams are still getting trapped in administrative work and firefighting. These applications usually also have shorter implementation times, and therefore, faster ROI. Fast forward 25 years.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 16, 2024

Effective management of your inventory can lead to increased efficiency, reduced costs, and improved customer satisfaction. This article will cover 17 effective strategies for inventory management in 2024 that are specifically tailored to the needs of ecommerce businesses. Imagine you run an online clothing store.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Gen Z and Millennial customers are 27% more likely to purchase from a company than older generations, if they believe that the brand cares about its impact on people and the planet. For example, brand recognition on a podcast episode is great for awareness, but how many times do you click out of a podcast to purchase something?

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Finale Inventory

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Scanning a label takes a fraction of the time needed to jot down even the briefest of details – and items are immediately visible in your online system with full product details available. Cycle counting is the practice of counting a rotating subset of your inventory on a regular, frequent basis. Adopt continuous cycle counts.

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Procurement Leaders

JUNE 1, 2022

Excluded from planning meetings and strategic decisions, and with a team lacking the knowledge and relationships to drive real change, procurement was extremely decentralised, in control of just 30% of global spending and focused mostly on tactical, transactional activities. Becoming a profit centre.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Why Supply Chain Disruptions Are Everyone’s Problem Picture this: Hurricane Helene slams into North Carolina in September 2024. Tracking Every Shipment in Real Time : Lost shipments? The time to prepare isn’t tomorrow—it’s today. Let’s dive into how. hospitals, is underwater. Hospitals across the U.S.

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Una

JUNE 5, 2024

By Hugo Britt | June 6, 2024 Search Search There are choppy seas ahead. Key elements include diversified sourcing, real-time visibility, strategic inventory management, and the ability to quickly respond to disruptions. Why Do We Need Supply Chain Visibility?

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Pipefy

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

According to Amazon’s 2024 State of Procurement report, 95% of decision makers believe that procurement has room for optimization. In fact, 98% have plans for investments or upgrades in analytics and insights tools, automation, and AI-driven optimization of purchasing decisions. What are procurement tools?

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Una

APRIL 23, 2024

By Hugo Britt | April 23, 2024 Search Search Welcome to a future where the supply chain landscape is divided, not just by the products and services they deliver, but by the int elligence that drives their operations. Route optimization & logistics planning Cost savings, faster delivery times, and happier customers?

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Pipefy

JANUARY 9, 2023

Among global workers, stress has (once again) reached an all-time high. This presents a very real economic cost for companies already faced with a lack of procurement resources. This is especially timely considering the projected 6% decline in employment for purchasing managers, buyers, and purchasing agents through 2031.

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Arkestro

MARCH 27, 2024

But in 2024, the role has never been more important. After years of focusing on cost reduction, the majority of procurement leaders say they plan to spend more and increase workloads in 2024, meaning procurement buyers will have more power to influence change and optimize spend across the entire supply chain.

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Una

APRIL 3, 2024

By Mackenzie Oakley | April 4, 2024 Search Search Some heroes wear capes, and some … read contracts? All the responsibility with little final authority could create a high-pressure situation for some in procurement that, over time, might really take a toll. We need to be visible to people. Absolutely.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 20, 2024

With the right CLM solution in place, procurement can achieve end-to-end visibility into the contracting process, reduce cycle times, and eliminate inefficient manual tasks. Tracking and reporting - CLM platforms provide visibility into contract status, deadlines, obligations, and performance.

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Planergy

MARCH 20, 2025

Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. According to the 2024 National School Trust Survey , 83% of respondents plan to make the main focus of the next academic year balancing budgets. What's PLANERGY?

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

While Hansen hasnt published a formal manifesto on it, the term emerges in his 2024 writings and discussions, notably on platforms like LinkedIn, where he positions it as a response to the sluggish, tech-heavy procurement systems dominating todays landscape. Velocity Procurement might use pre-vetted supplier pools, real-time data feeds (e.g.,

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 13, 2025

unified spend visibility), and improved user adoption due to consistency. Real-World Example Harmonization : A company migrates to SAP Ariba (ProcureTech) and SAP S/4HANA (ERP), aligning procurement workflows so purchase orders created in Ariba automatically update inventory and financials in S/4HANA in real time.

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Planergy

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. This reduces the time spent on manual data entry and helps businesses avoid errors and reduce costs. What's PLANERGY?

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