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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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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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

TradeBeyond’s Retail Sourcing Report: 2025 Supply Chain Trends provides a comprehensive analysis of the critical developments that will continue to reshape global retail supply chains in 2025 and beyond.

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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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Procurement Insights

MARCH 11, 2025

2025 RAM: Assuming Hansens upgrades materialize, it leaps to Leader status with high execution and vision, challenging modern platforms in procurement while retaining a lean edge. NYCTA) Strategic sourcing (e.g., NYCTA) Strategic sourcing (e.g., Its a relic of efficient simplicity. government) Modern MRO (e.g.,

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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?

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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. Procurement technology should support: Sustainable Sourcing : Tools to evaluate suppliers based on their sustainability credentials, carbon footprints, and ethical practices.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

As we fast forward to the horizon of 2025, the Institute for Supply Management News ventures into the unknown, exploring the enigmatic path that lies ahead. from artificial intelligence to sustainability, behold a glimpse into what’s in‍ store for the dynamic world of supply chain management in the year 2025.

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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. Does this fit the context you were digging into?

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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. Data is refreshed every 6 months.

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

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Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Manufacturing Sourcing Company in India — The Ultimate Guide of 2023. However, why do companies source in India? In this article, we will talk about what a manufacturing sourcing company is. We will discuss why companies are starting to source in India. We will also show you some sourcing companies that you can trust. .

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Procurement Leaders

MARCH 17, 2025

But if the global posturing and protectionism continues, there will come a point when local sourcing, increased resilience and all the investments they demand will become a necessity. Celebrating excellence Congratulations to every company and individual that made the 2025 World Procurement Awards shortlist.

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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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Spend Matters

MARCH 25, 2025

Many are more familiar with Amazon Business, a platform for sourcing indirect physical goods. For procurement professionals, AWS Marketplace might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Amazon. AWS Organizations, supporting centralized configuration, security and resource-sharing policies.

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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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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.

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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. Sustainability and ESG Trends : Rising expectations from investors, regulators, and customers pushed CFOs to align procurement with sustainability and ethical sourcing goals.

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CPO Rising

JANUARY 20, 2025

Its January of 2025 and were back with a new Magnus Monday article! This time of the year there tends to be plenty of predictions flying around, so I thought… The post Magnus Mondays Four Things I Want to See in 2025 appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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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. While they are distinct concepts, they complement each other in AI-driven procurement, strategic sourcing, and market intelligence. compliance violations, cost overruns).

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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. What is the benefit of using a single source to pay solution? Why ERP Implementations Fail and will fail for Healthcare Supply Chains.

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Jaggaer

JANUARY 28, 2025

Technology Optimization: 2018 Perspective: The focus was on adopting eProcurement systems, electronic sourcing, contract management, and total supply management to automate functions and create efficiencies. 2025 Update : While technology optimization remains crucial, the landscape has advanced significantly.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 6, 2023

The Bank of Indonesia predicts Indonesia’s sustainable import and export plans in 2025 and beyond: 7. electric-powered vehicles ) users by 2025 by presenting the opportunities for the sale of its vehicles ranging from motorbikes to cars. The Indonesian government targets 2.5 million E.V. Agriculture and Fisheries = 6.0% Resources = 7.0%

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MAY 15, 2023

Sri Lanka and the United Nations SDG ( Sustainable Developments Goals ) import and export plans for 2025-2030: 11. By 2030, Sri Lanka will start using 70% of its electricity generation from renewable sources and will source and import EVs (electric-powered vehicles ) to achieve its net-zero carbon emission goals.

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Procurement Tactics

MAY 14, 2023

The Wines of Argentina website reports that the country’s Regenerative Cultivation Practice seeks to produce 100% organic and biodynamic Argentinian wine by 2025. Brazil, China, and the United States accumulated 32.8% of Argentina’s exports and supplied 54.1% of their imports for the first 2 months of 2023.

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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. This integration will streamline strategic sourcing, reducing cycle times and enhancing efficiency. So, I thought I would make a little prognostication myself. There is, however, a twist.

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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.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 17, 2025

Comparing ProPurchaser and nnamu , two ProcureTech solution providers, involves evaluating their offerings, approaches, and strengths based on available information as of March 17, 2025. Approach : AI-powered, combining game theory algorithms with market intelligence (post-2025 acquisition by Beroe) for autonomous decision-making.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 22, 2025

One thing is certain: far too often, rose-colored glasses are still being handed out as the car heads toward the cliff of yet another bubble burst in 2025. The 2025 sifting event will be challenging, reducing the number of providers by 75%. legacy systems, resistance to change per Prewave 2025). Niche or newer providers (e.g.,

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 1, 2025

Unlike end-to-end Source-to-Pay (S2P) platforms (e.g., sourcing, supplier management, invoicing). AdaptOne for supplier onboarding, GEP for strategic sourcing) rather than purchasing a comprehensive S2P suite with unused features (e.g., ESG tracking, dynamic discounting). unused tariff tools post-2024).

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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. Summary of Benefits in Addressing Supply Chain Challenges ThroughPut.ai

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JANUARY 20, 2025

The pandemic taught us a lot about how fragile long supply chains are, so theres been a move to source closer to the end consumer. 19.05] The biggest opportunities for organizations in 2025, and the future for nearshoring. 19.05] The biggest opportunities for organizations in 2025, and the future for nearshoring.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 2, 2025

Zycus Overview: A pioneer in cognitive procurement with a GenAI-powered Source-to-Pay suite (Merlin AI), serving large enterprises. emissions, diversity) across the lifecycle, ensuring 95%+ compliance with EPA and EU rules, critical for Chevrons 2025 goals. Limited in ESG or strategic sourcing but supports operational agility.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 23, 2025

Example: Zips visibility helped Databricks double procurement requests without quality dips, implying tighter supplier oversight (ZipHQ 2025). sourcing, PO processing, supplier management). Zips intake-to-procure) reduces manual tasks like approvals (35% faster cycles, ZipHQ 2025), while AI (e.g.,

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 19, 2025

SOURCE #1 As of March 19, 2025, there is no single, definitive public document that provides detailed, comprehensive proof of ORO Labs successful client implementations with specific metrics, timelines, and outcomes for named clients. SOURCE #2 Yes, there is clear and detailed evidence of successful client implementations by ORO Labs.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 20, 2025

Financial support may be cut or restricted for American students, while nervousness about restraints on travel, especially from Muslim-majority countries, is one of the factors that may depress international enrollment in 2025. After 2025 the college-age population is expected to shrink for the next five to 10 years.

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