Spend Matters

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Operational efficiency, AI advancements and socially-conscious spending will be key business drivers Coupa has a core philosophy of “none of us is as smart as all of us” and it’s with this spirit that our insights for 2024 are written. using supply chain digital twins to optimize supply chain networks for carbon takeout).

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 19, 2025

We conclude that different types of loans may help e-commerce supply chains. Grown from the concept of the e-commerce supply chain – end-to-end process from product sourcing through delivery, it has become the determining factor in a business advantage. Here, we get another central point, the capital.

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ivalua

MAY 21, 2014

Yesterday was the first day of Gartner’s Supply Chain Executive Summit. The conference theme is “supply chain will lead in the next decade.” Because of supply chain’s far reaching effects, Gartner is challenging supply chain leaders to drive transformation throughout their organizations.

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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. This consolidation aimed to make supply chains more resilient.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 26, 2024

As the procurement industry and supply chains become more tech-driven and complex, one fact is clear: companies that embrace industry trends will be best positioned to thrive in the challenging procurement landscape of 2025 and beyond. Here are five key trends that will shape procurement and supply chain management in the coming year.

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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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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. First, it allows companies to identify bottlenecks within the supply chain quickly.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 16, 2025

MCP ensures that previous supplier evaluations, compliance issues, and sustainability scores are factored into ongoing sourcing decisions. Improved Outcome: Procurement teams get context-aware supplier suggestions , reducing risk and improving supplier relationships.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 8, 2020

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Arkestro

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Press Releases / Spend Matters Lists Arkestro as Top Sourcing Tech Solution in the Fall 2024 SolutionMap Insider Release Spend Matters Lists Arkestro as Top Sourcing Tech Solution in the Fall 2024 SolutionMap Insider Release Arkestro Predictive Procurement Orchestration AI platform is one of 93 procurement technology vendors recognized.

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Arkestro

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Press Releases / Spend Matters Lists Arkestro as Top Sourcing Tech Solution in the Fall 2024 SolutionMap Insider Release Spend Matters Lists Arkestro as Top Sourcing Tech Solution in the Fall 2024 SolutionMap Insider Release Arkestro Predictive Procurement Orchestration AI platform is one of 93 procurement technology vendors recognized.

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 6, 2024

” (Source: CEIBS ) I use The following process to determine if I want to advise, work with, or mentor a particular ProcureTech solution provider. ProPurchaser ** ProPurchaser** operates in the procurement intelligence and cost management sector, providing tools and data to assist supply chain professionals in negotiations.

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

As they stated: “SAP will also embed Joule, its new generative AI copilot, throughout its cloud enterprise portfolio, with availability in SAP spend management solutions planned for 2024. SAP is also developing additional use cases in collaboration with customers with availability planned for the first half of 2024.”

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Arkestro

JANUARY 9, 2024

Resources / Blog / 4 Key Trends Reshaping Manufacturing Procurement in 2024 4 Key Trends Reshaping Manufacturing Procurement in 2024 The dust is settling after the upheaval of the pandemic, yet the manufacturing industry remains forever changed. So what’s in store for 2024? Reduce complexity. Sustainable bidding.

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Jaggaer

JUNE 28, 2024

Procurement and supply chain professionals are emerging as enterprise linchpins. Our research shows that despite the strategic role procurement and supply chain teams play, these professionals remain underequipped, which presents a huge risk to organizations,” said Andy Hovancik, Chief Executive Officer at JAGGAER.

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Una

APRIL 18, 2023

Economists have issued warnings ranging from a “ soft landing” with low growth to a prolonged “ deep recession” that will stretch well into 2024. A recession means businesses of every size are staring into the abyss of reduced revenue, weakened profitability, and strangled cash flow.

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Barkers Procurement

JANUARY 26, 2024

The Pressures That Procurement Faces In 2024. Of note was that the increase in workload was juxtaposed by data that suggests that for most organisations, headcounts were set to be reduced or maintained at best. The pressures that procurement faces show no signs of reducing. The extra cost will feed through to business costs.

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Arkestro

MARCH 1, 2024

Resources / Blog / Gartner® Top 4 Predictions for Procurement in 2024 Gartner® Top 4 Predictions for Procurement in 2024 If the last five years have taught procurement professionals anything, it’s that things can change in an instant. Gartner states, “by 2027, 40% of sourcing events will be executed by non-procurement staff.”

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Barkers Procurement

JANUARY 26, 2024

The pressures that have been placed on the Procurement function show no signs of reducing. The increasing pressure from macroeconomic factors that include inflation, continued supply chain disruption, geopolitical tensions and ESG factors are primary areas of concern for the procurement professional. in December 2023.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Procurement and supply chain teams have been trying to hold the line against macroeconomic and global market forces that have been pushing hard against them for nearly three years. Procurement and supply chain teams are under constant pressure. So what’s pressuring procurement and supply chain leaders the most?

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Pipefy

JANUARY 30, 2024

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. Learn about six solutions that can be applied in 2024, why you should apply them, and how to get started.

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Pipefy

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In the 2024 State of Procurement Data Report by Amazon Business, 95% of decision-makers surveyed acknowledge that there’s room for procurement optimization. Here are our five trends and predictions driving procurement in 2024. Price increases are also a challenge that many teams will have to navigate in 2024.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 16, 2024

The final days of spring are numbered as we continue hurtling to the halfway point of 2024. According to Freight Waves , the upcoming American presidential election can shake up global supply chains in a major way, with the potential for evolution in business and market policies. How did we get here already?

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Procurement Insights

JUNE 8, 2024

.” The following excerpt from the article defines “robotic selling:” “Many notable sales training and coaching programs have historically focused on getting to a decision maker, confirming they have a budget, a need, and the authority to buy, then selling them the benefits of a product or service.”

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 5, 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. Read part 1 here , part 2 here and part 3 here.

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Arkestro

AUGUST 22, 2023

Resources / Blog / The Power of Predictive Procurement Orchestration for Food & Beverage Supply Chain The Power of Predictive Procurement Orchestration for Food & Beverage Supply Chain Food and beverage procurement professionals have had their work cut out for them during the last few years.

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Supply Chain Trend

JUNE 28, 2023

In two articles, based on the webinar “XP&A in action: Enhancing FP&A Agility with Supply Chain Planning” , I will discuss the future of xP&A and supply chain planning. Although there might be a renewed interest, a formalised integration between supply chain planning and finance is not a new idea.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 30, 2023

This will eventually cause a negative impact in the lumber industry as the supply chain is plenty while the demand is below average. Thus, this projects a promising lumber trade in 2024. It’s essential to look for suppliers who source their lumber from reputable mills and forests known for sustainable practices.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 1, 2024

This content does not express the views or opinions of Spend Matters Given the persistent economic uncertainty and inflation-induced price increases, reducing purchasing costs remains a priority for most procurement stakeholders in 2024, followed by ensuring supply continuity and combating rising prices.

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Barkers Procurement

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

In parallel, it will also look at its expenditure meaning it is frequently the case that the Procurement function will be asked to commit incremental cost reduction to that which has already been budgeted, without the luxury of knowing its method of delivery. Do you need procurement advice and support?

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Finale Inventory

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This lack of visibility has an impact on the bottom line: Last year, out-of-stock products and deep discounting of excess merchandise cost merchants $244.5 To build a comprehensive view of your inventory: Create a single source of truth. Make a plan for marketplace selling. Mistake #3: You order too many items.

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Arkestro

MARCH 27, 2024

Resources / Blog / Unleashing the Power of Procurement Buyers: Delving into this Impactful Role Unleashing the Power of Procurement Buyers: Delving into this Impactful Role Buyers have always played an important role in the procurement industry, helping organizations obtain goods and maintain a careful balance of speed, cost-efficiency, and quality.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

With big-name members including Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, and Evergreen, they’re on a mission to lead the container shipping industry towards systematic collaboration – and they have the expertise and budgets needed to drive change. We’re open source and vendor neutral… and our members represent about 75% of the world’s containerized capacity.”

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Strategic Sourceror

DECEMBER 16, 2022

According to the analysis of Turner & Townsend, a global real estate and infrastructure consultancy, residential building materials as a whole are expected to cost 7% more in 2023 than they did this year, Supply Chain Dive reported. They're also poised to climb again in 2024, but to a smaller degree, up 2.7%.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The rapid growth of AI technology among businesses globally has been transforming the way they operate,” says Iyyappan Chandramouleeswaran , source-to-pay transformation specialist, VP of procurement transformation at Standard Chartered and ex-management consultant with Accenture.

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TYA Suite

JULY 17, 2024

This blog explores the integration of both approaches to build an effective procurement strategy for 2024. Relies on manual processes for sourcing, negotiation, and Focuses on cost reduction through competitive bidding and bulk purchasing. Limited use of technology and digital tools in procurement operations.

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Arkestro

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Getting a Thanksgiving dinner from farm to table is an intricately complex affair for food and beverage procurement teams, with supply chain shortages, inflation, and rising food costs affecting consumer decisions all playing a part. 10% of Thanksgiving meal occasions included an item sourced from a restaurant or foodservice.

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