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.

Procurement 91

Procurement Sourcing Contract Risk 91

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.”

Innovation 52

Innovation Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain 52

Jaggaer

MARCH 6, 2025

This blog explores the key considerations for public sector organizations when selecting procurement technology in 2025, reflecting the latest trends and best practices. It wont happen overnight, but it is essential to think ahead so 2025 is the year to build a digital transformation roadmap.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement supply chain budgeting Sustainability 52

Spend Matters

MARCH 25, 2025

Purchase order management, allowing users to assign, update and track POs for AWS Marketplace transactions. Procurement features and capabilities Standardized contract templates that can be reused across multiple transactions. Flexible pricing models, including pay-as-you-go, subscription-based and custom enterprise agreements.

Procurement solutions 96

Procurement solutions Procurement Purchase orders Data 96

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. Solutions: Strategic Sourcing: Move beyond transactional purchasing and embrace strategic sourcing.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Real-time Visibility 52

Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

EDITOR’S NOTE: I have recently completed a preliminary analysis of Packaging & Container Companies’ challenges to enable greater supplier collaboration and automation around the purchase order process, including PO confirmations, shipment notices, and price/quantity changes.

Purchase orders 52

Purchase orders Collaboration Purchasing Suppliers 52

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.

Procurement 66

Procurement Sourcing Contract Risk 66

Procurement Insights

MARCH 3, 2025

As of March 3, 2025, the interplay between ERPs (e.g., By 2025, cloud ERPs (e.g., Specifically, and I quote, the vast majority of purchasing organizations are now in the software business as they attempt to adapt their practice to an application they would not have chosen to use in the first place.

supply chain software solutions 78

supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 78

Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

During one breakout session, Gideon Davis (Administrator, Nevada State Purchasing Division of the Department of Administration), Anna Shpigel (Deputy Assistant Secretary, Massachusetts), and Rose Svitak (Manager, MMCAPs Knowledge and Financial Management Team) talked about the importance of aligning procurement and finance.

Procurement 116

Procurement Bidding Contract management Data 116

Procurement Express

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In this guide, well break down the best financial reporting tools for SMBs in 2025 so you can find the one that fits your needs. Ensure expenses and purchase requests go through the right review process before impacting financials. Here are some of the top financial reporting solutions to consider in 2025. Approval workflows.

Real-time Visibility 40

Real-time Visibility Spend management Budget Purchasing 40

Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

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. It made me wonder if and how the C-Suite view of procurement has evolved over the past 14 years.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 52

Procurement Insights

MARCH 16, 2025

Contextualized Spend Analysis & Cost Optimization AI models use MCP to remember previous spend categories, budget constraints, and organizational purchasing behavior. If an AI-driven procurement assistant automates purchase approvals, MCP ensures that organizational policies and past approvals are considered.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Bidding 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

According to Gartner, up to 67% of ERP implementations fail — and as more solutions migrate to the cloud, they predict the failure rate could climb to as much as 90% by 2025. These features are extremely valuable, as they help healthcare organizations get to the next level of inventory and purchasing optimization.

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supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency 221

Jaggaer

MARCH 20, 2025

Additionally, institutions must remain adaptable to changes in compliance requirements related to federal grant-funded purchases, sustainability mandates, or supplier diversity policies. After 2025 the college-age population is expected to shrink for the next five to 10 years. Funding freezes and cuts are a second major cost pressure.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Procurement Budget Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Procurement Tactics

MAY 15, 2023

Additionally, the banning of glyphosate resulted in 251 million kilos of organic tea produced in the first quarter of 2023 which makes Ceylon tea an ideal purchase in Europe. Sri Lanka and the United Nations SDG ( Sustainable Developments Goals ) import and export plans for 2025-2030: 11.

Export 206

Export Import Negotiation Sustainability 206

Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

February 2025 – A Liquid Network is a dynamic, decentralized, and adaptable system where ideas, information, and resources flow freely between interconnected participants, fostering innovation and collaboration. This was true in 1998, 2005, and 2025, and it will be true again in 2225. What are liquid networks?

Networking 59

Networking Import Procurement Buyers 59

Procurement Freelancers

MARCH 24, 2025

Summery: In 2025, purchasing professionals will face key challenges, but there are simple solutions: Supply… The post 10 Procurement Challenges and How to Overcome Them in 2025 first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

Procurement 52

Procurement Purchasing Supply chain Supply 52

SCMDOJO

MARCH 14, 2025

Similarly, the UKs Procurement Act 2023, effective February 24, 2025, aims to enhance competition and oversight. Lets take a look at the Procurement Act 2023, enacted by the United Kingdom and enforced in February 2025. The Philippines has enacted the New Government Procurement Act (Republic Act No.

Procurement 90

Procurement Bidding Competitive bidding Contract 90

Procurement Insights

MARCH 23, 2025

Example: Zips visibility helped Databricks double procurement requests without quality dips, implying tighter supplier oversight (ZipHQ 2025). AdaptOnes supplier management), automates purchase orders, and tracks performance via dashboards (e.g., Zips 40% burden reduction for Databricks (2025) exemplifies this.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility Quality Supply Chain Efficiency Suppliers 52

Procurement Insights

APRIL 1, 2025

AdaptOne for supplier onboarding, GEP for strategic sourcing) rather than purchasing a comprehensive S2P suite with unused features (e.g., Evidence: Hansens RAM philosophy (Procurement Insights, 2025) advocates lean tools ($1M-$5M savings) over bloated suites ($10M-$20M), aligning with this efficiency. unused tariff tools post-2024).

e2e 52

e2e Real-time Visibility Sourcing Strategic sourcing 52

Spend Matters

MARCH 19, 2025

Yesterday Spend Matters released its Spring 2025 SolutionMap and TechMatchSM procurement technology rankings of 106 solution providers across 16 source-to-pay (S2P) categories. Some of these providers achieved top scores in this data-backed functionality and capability assessment, and some come out on top for their customer scores.

Eprocurement 83

Eprocurement Contract management Contract Sourcing 83

Procurement Insights

APRIL 3, 2025

Over the past two days, I have had the opportunity to talk with the innovators – or disruptive innovators- of three uniquely different but relational solution providers that are worth tracking in 2025 and beyond. Its ability to predict demand more accurately minimizes over-purchasing or stockouts, streamlining the procurement process.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain Real-time Visibility 52

Jaggaer

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Opportunities for Procurement Technology As we look toward 2025, European businesses are reshaping their supply chains to navigate an increasingly complex global landscape. As we move into 2025, investing in the right technology won’t just be a competitive advantage; it will be essential for navigating an uncertain world.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain 52

Procurement Tactics

MARCH 21, 2023

For instance, the rise of sustainable living prompted industries, companies, and minor consumers to purchase solar panels. Silver Bars Digital money is the trend in purchasing and investing nowadays but some countries like Australia, Canada, Mexico, Austria, and the United States still use silver coins even in investment.

Price 184

Price Demand Purchasing Sustainability 184

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

DECEMBER 11, 2024

As 2025 approaches, its time to look back at what worked well and how we can build on those successes for the year ahead. Want to stay ahead in 2025? Your procurement strategies in 2025 should include time for strengthening those connectionswhether that means better communication, clearer contracts, or ongoing supplier evaluations.

Procurement strategies 52

Procurement strategies Agile and Lean Supply Chain Strategy Procurement 52

Procurement Insights

APRIL 2, 2025

I picked Chevron to prepare the following assessment based on the company’s interest in my recent LinkedIn post and the corresponding poll in the Purchasing & Global Supply Chain Professionals (PGSCP) group. emissions, diversity) across the lifecycle, ensuring 95%+ compliance with EPA and EU rules, critical for Chevrons 2025 goals.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 52

Positive Purchasing

OCTOBER 31, 2024

As the Procurement Act 2023 takes effect on 24 February 2025, our presence on G-Cloud 14 positions Positive Purchasing as a trusted digital solution provider for public sector organizations dedicated to transforming procurement processes in line with new legislative requirements. Ready to Transform Sector Public Procurement?

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Supplier relationship management Category management Negotiation 52

Procurement Tactics

MAY 11, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Mexico Import and Export Statistics — 15 Key Facts and Figures According to the International Monetary Fund, Mexico is the 14th largest in the world in nominal GDP terms and the 13th largest by purchasing power parity.

Export 196

Export Import Negotiation Sustainability 196

Procurement Insights

MARCH 27, 2025

Enhanced Visibility into Procurement Data Challenge: Lack of a unified view across departments (purchasing, logistics, quality control). Workflow Automation for Procurement & Sourcing Challenge: Manual purchasing, emailing for RFQs, and slow approvals. We aim to improve supplier onboarding, ensure regulatory compliance (e.g.,

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility e2e Suppliers Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Procurement Leaders

AUGUST 19, 2024

While this is just one example of information sharing, it begs the question: are purchasing teams overlooking the possibility that the data they need to inform strategic decision-making already exists within the organisation, siloed away in a different function?

Data 130

Data Price negotiations Procurement team Procurement 130

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Event announcements Amazon Business used the event to announce the following: Amazon Business Punch-in is now available for select SAP Ariba US shared customers, and it plans to expand this to all US customers by June 2025. This feature provides greater visibility into purchasing behavior across the organization.

Purchasing 111

Purchasing Inventory Supply Chain Optimization Buyers 111

Procurement Insights

MARCH 25, 2025

Enhanced Visibility into Procurement Data Challenge: Lack of a unified view across departments (purchasing, logistics, quality control). Workflow Automation for Procurement & Sourcing Challenge: Manual purchasing, emailing for RFQs, and slow approvals. We aim to improve supplier onboarding, ensure regulatory compliance (e.g.,

Real-time Visibility 60

Real-time Visibility e2e Suppliers Contract 60

Planergy

MARCH 11, 2025

Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. With PLANERGYs integration with Sage Intacct, a cloud accounting automation software, Sage Intacct users can now link these two powerful systems to streamline the entire purchase order and accounts payable management system.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility Purchase orders Purchasing Export 52

Procurement Leaders

AUGUST 28, 2024

Miriam explained to members that around half of rich nations’ water footprint – that is, the total amount of water consumed and/or polluted in producing the goods and services we purchase – originates from areas facing extreme water insecurity. She gave the example of one kilogram of bananas, which requires 800 litres of water to produce.

Export 130

Export Risk Supply chain Procurement team 130

Planergy

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Procurement in education is far more than simple purchasing. These purchases directly impact student learning and institutional performance. Strategic Procurement Strategic procurement goes beyond transactional purchasing.

Procurement 52

Procurement supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Budget 52

Procurement Insights

MARCH 23, 2025

The early results from a poll asking, “As a procurement professional, how interested are you in the ORO Labs purchase of ProcureTech 100 news?” The RAM Assessment Model This report provides a detailed and comparative analysis using Jon Hansen’s 1998 to 2025 Solution Assessment Tool, the Relational Acquisition Model (RAM).

Supplier consolidation 52

Supplier consolidation Supply Chain Optimization Logistics Strategic sourcing 52

Jaggaer

JUNE 28, 2024

Because purchasing professionals are mostly concerned with receiving invoices and processing them for payment, JAGGAER’s focus, and this blog post, is mostly centered about the reception of invoices, not their issuance.

Buyers 52

Buyers Suppliers Purchasing 52