Spend Matters

MARCH 25, 2025

For procurement professionals, AWS Marketplace might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Amazon. However, when it comes to procuring third-party software, data and professional services, AWS Marketplace is the dedicated platform designed to support businesses in building and running their digital infrastructure.

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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 18, 2025

Today Spend Matters is delighted to announce the release of its Spring 2025 SolutionMap and TechMatch procurement technology rankings, which include 106 procurement technology vendors. This is unequivocally the most granular data available on this rapidly growing market. Data is refreshed every 6 months.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 24, 2025

Top 3 Procurement Technologies to Embrace in 2025 Staying ahead of key procurement technology and advancements is essential for CPOs who want to improve spend cost reduction, drive strategic value, and navigate the increasingly complex procurement landscape.

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Jaggaer

JANUARY 15, 2025

2025 Vision: Transforming Indias Procurement Landscape Indias dynamic economy and distinctive procurement landscape offer significant opportunities for growing businesses to scale strategically. Ready to Take Your Procurement Strategy Further? Discover Procurement Solutions Built for Indias Future

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Jaggaer

MARCH 6, 2025

The landscape of public sector procurement has undergone significant transformation in recent years, driven by advancements in technology, evolving regulatory frameworks, and an increasing emphasis on sustainability. Predictive analytics powered by ML helps organizations anticipate procurement trends and identify potential risks.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 14, 2025

Globally, governments around the world are upgrading their procurement functions with a fresh perspective. The New Government Procurement Act is at the forefront of these reforms, introducing transparency, efficiency, and accountability in public spending. The Philippines has enacted the New Government Procurement Act (Republic Act No.

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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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CPO Rising

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Welcome to Procurement News, part of our ongoing aggregate news series covering recent supply management headlines and trends pertinent to Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement leaders!

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

” – CPO | Advisor | IIT | NUS | Stanford | Exxonmobil | Chevron | E&Y (February 2025) Based on my research and work between 1998 and 2004, I wrote a paper titled ACRES OF DIAMONDS: The Value of Effectively Managing Low-Dollar, High Transactional Volume Spend. Department of Defense. office supplies).

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 11, 2025

What is the difference between RAM and forestreet: Here are a couple of excerpts: RAM leveraged advanced self-learning algorithms through agent-based adaptability, interactive feedback loops, and a relational integration of data, enabling it to refine procurement strategies autonomously. Its a relic of efficient simplicity.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Despite the cold weather, the room was filled with passionate public procurement practitioners and suppliers who were eager to chat and learn. Recent successes include: In 2024, 321 new government procurement teams were onboarded. The State of New York is adopting SOVRAs fee optimization program via the Reconciler tool.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 4, 2025

How would RAM’s 1998 and 2025 versions be positioned on the famous Magic Quadrant? Hansens Relational Acquisition Model (RAM) within the context of Gartners Magic Quadrant framework, well position both the 1998 and 2025 versions based on Completeness of Vision (x-axis) and Ability to Execute (y-axis). Globalitys limits).

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Spend Matters

MARCH 18, 2025

Today Spend Matters is delighted to announce the release of its Spring 2025 SolutionMap and TechMatch procurement technology rankings, which include 106 procurement technology vendors. This is unequivocally the most granular data available on this rapidly growing market. Data is refreshed every 6 months.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 2, 2025

Procurement practitioners can benefit from RAM by embracing its adaptability, transparency, efficiency, human focus, measurable ROI, data leverage, and resilience. While not a plug-in solution, RAMs principles refine 2025 tools like Sievo or GEP , grounding practitioners in practical success amid tariffs, AI fears, and complexity.

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CPO Rising

JANUARY 29, 2025

Welcome to Procurement News, part of our ongoing aggregate news series covering recent supply management headlines and trends pertinent to Chief Procurement Officers and other procurement leaders!

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Spotlight on Procurement

JANUARY 7, 2025

As we step into 2025, the world of procurement and supply chains is brimming with challenges and opportunities. Host Simon Lipscomb and a panel of Efficio experts explore thekey trends impacting procurement and supply chains across various industries and regions.

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CPO Rising

JANUARY 22, 2025

Join Ardent Partners, Ivalua, and Beeline on February 5th (11 AM ET) as they discuss Procurement 2025: BIG Trends and Predictions. Are you ready for 2025???

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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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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 27, 2025

In a previous post , I wrote the following: “With increasing frequency, procurement executives have told me that their successful ProcureTech implementations with smaller, longstanding solution providers are being replaced by more prominent, e.g., bigger providers like SAP Ariba and Workday.

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Procurement Freelancers

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The world of procurement is evolving rapidly, and 2025 is set to bring significant shifts.… … The post The Procurement Professional in 2025: Emerging Trends to Watch first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Procurement Insights

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

161,423 Purchasing & Global Supply Chain Professionals (PGSCP) LinkedIn Group members were asked the following question: What percentage of ProcureTech AI solution providers will no longer be in business at the end of 2025? Industry estimates imply that up to 25% or more of current solution providers may not survive through 2025.”

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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

Having led commercial improvement programs in public sector organizations, Ive seen firsthand the challenges procurement professionals face. While there are nuances across regions, many of the priorities and solutions for public sector procurement transcend borders. echoes across organizations.

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CPO Rising

MARCH 17, 2025

My 2025 conference season kicked off last week with Ivalua Now EMEA.

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Procurement Leaders

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

It’s amazing how revitalising a few days in the company of a group of procurement leaders can be. And being in Singapore for the Asia Pacific Procurement Congress last week left me in no doubt that the region continues to be a powerhouse of energy, innovation, creativity and growth. ” Third, create a framework.

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Procurement Leaders

MARCH 10, 2025

This in itself is probably not too unusual your average chief procurement officer will have a fairly lofty frequent flyer status given the miles he or she travels. First, it means aligning the procurement and supply strategy with that of the wider organisation more so than ever. What does this mean in practical terms?

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 11, 2024

EDITOR’S NOTE: I am under embargo regarding the advanced copy I received from ZIP with their Procurement Predictions for 2025. ChatGPT – What are the top 10 procurement predictions for 2030? Based on current industry analyses and expert insights, here are the top 10 procurement predictions for 2030: 1.

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Fraxion

JANUARY 22, 2025

Key procurement trends to watch in 2025 Procurement is undergoing a rapid transformation, evolving from a traditional cost-saving function into a strategic powerhouse that drives value creation, resilience, and innovation across organizations.

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CPO Rising

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Join Ardent Partners and Coupa on December 11th (2 PM ET) as they discuss CPO 2025: Evaluating the Four Pillars of Strategic Sourcing.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Editors note: in the UK public sector, procurement is usually referred to as commercial services). With all this in mind, here are five considerations that I believe should be top of mind among policymakers and practitioners in public sector procurement. This is especially true in procurement! It is human nature.

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CPO Rising

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

If you are a sourcing, procurement, or spend… The post Technology Round-Up February 5, 2025 appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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Jaggaer

JANUARY 28, 2025

Procurement Officers Need to Succeed” The world has been through a lot of changes since then. Moreover, given the rapid evolution of procurement practices and technologies, it is worth assessing how the priorities have changed five years on. In June 2018 we published an article entitled “5 Trends Higher Ed.

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Procurement Leaders

MARCH 17, 2025

Celebrating excellence Congratulations to every company and individual that made the 2025 World Procurement Awards shortlist. Its an exhaustive and energising process and its wonderful to see so many stories of procurement-led impact. Knowing when that tipping point will arrive (if at all) is the challenge.

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Procurement Leaders

JANUARY 26, 2025

With 2025 promising to be another year of uncertainty and CPOs seeking additional streams of value, we often hear from members of the Procurement Leaders community who say they are placing greater focus on enhancing productivity.

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