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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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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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. Complex Supply Chains Indias vast supply networks span global and local partnerships, each with its own unique challenges.

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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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Supply Chain Dive

MARCH 24, 2025

In 2025, 85% of global suppliers are driven by a newfound optimism, embracing innovation and growth.

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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. This involves analyzing spend data, identifying for consolidation, and negotiating better contracts with key suppliers.

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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. Public sector organizations can use blockchain to verify supplier credentials, prevent fraud, and enhance contract execution.

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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

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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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 Sourcing Contract Risk 66

Procurement Leaders

MAY 7, 2024

As we know, having knowledge of who our suppliers are is one thing, but it’s quite another to have a good understanding of who our suppliers’ suppliers are – not to mention those even further beyond. In a complex, risk-riddled world, such visibility is crucial and can bring meaningful competitive advantage.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 4, 2025

Prompted by a question I had received from one of my readers regarding the impact of an M&A on procurement, and in particular the departments relationship with suppliers, I thought that I would share the following with you. popcorn kernels for SkinnyPop), leading to potential waste or shortages.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Procurement professionals must rise to the ESG challenge by leveraging supplier collaboration to ensure compliance and best practices in the extended supply chain.

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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 Leaders

MARCH 10, 2025

But it also means developing and maintaining supplier relationships at many different levels, in many different markets and for reasons beyond straightforward, traditional economics. Sunshine state of mind Over the coming days, many in the community will be congregating in Miami for the Americas Procurement Congress 2025.

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Procurement Leaders

MARCH 17, 2025

As I argued in last weeks column, the skill of CPOs in the coming months will be to accurately predict when bluster becomes reality its a tightrope between investing in unnecessary and expensive contingency plans and new supplier capability, and exposing the organisation to the potentially devastating impacts of a trade war.

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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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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. Shift Toward Value Creation : CFOs increasingly view procurement as a driver of enterprise-wide value , contributing to innovation, supplier collaboration, and strategic goals.

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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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Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2025

It involves the controlled management of the movement of goods through your supply chain from suppliers to customers. The post The Complete Supply Chain Competency Framework 2025 appeared first on Skill Dynamics. It also incorporates route optimization to provide the most cost-effective method of delivery.

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Procurement Leaders

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

At the prestigious awards ceremony that brought our Congress to a close, other winners included Asahi Global Procurement (Excellence and Supplier Collaboration & Innovation), Schneider Electric (Risk & Resilience and Environmental & Social Impact) Suntory (Digital Impact) and Ivalua (Solution Provider).

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Planergy

MARCH 19, 2025

How AP can improve relationships with your key suppliers. Effective supplier management is essential for educational institutions. Managing these suppliers isnt just about making purchases; it ensures smooth operations, cost savings, and quality education. What is Supplier Management?

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Plug Data Utilization and Knowledge Gaps Across continents, public sector organizations struggle with siloed and misclassified data, which limits their ability to leverage insights into procurement, service delivery, and supplier behavior. Lets start a conversation on making measurable impact in 2025 and beyond.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 16, 2025

How Procurement Professionals Use or Interact with Model Context Protocol (MCP) Procurement professionals interact with AI models that utilize Model Context Protocol (MCP) in various ways, especially within digital procurement platforms, supplier management systems, and spend analytics tools.

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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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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

However, public sector employees must work with commercially astute teams from suppliers, sometimes in limited or financially challenged markets, who have duties to their shareholders. Public sector organisations often under-utilise data that is readily available from their suppliers.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 23, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter 12 Best UK Drop Shipping Suppliers 2023 — Pricing & Reviews The drop shipping industry is saturated but it is still a profitable business in 2023. 8 Considerations When Choosing Dropshipping Suppliers 1.

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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.

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 20, 2023

The Top 6 US Stone Suppliers Natural stone is a popular choice for both interior and exterior applications and the United States is home to some of the leading stone supplier companies in the world. Here is a list of the top US stone supplier companies Study Procurement Study Negotiations 1. per sqft.

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Jaggaer

JANUARY 28, 2025

2025 Update : While technology optimization remains crucial, the landscape has advanced significantly. Modern procurement now leverages artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), blockchain, and advanced analytics to enhance decision-making, predict market trends, and manage supplier risks.

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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. Core Offering : Tracks commodity prices, production costs, and market trends to arm procurement teams with data for better supplier negotiations.

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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. Its ability to match suppliers with buyers in the public sector and address complex governmental structures and processes has played a key role in its ongoing success.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 23, 2025

“ The Forgotten Three A successful ProcureTech implementation can significantly influence product quality, supplier delivery performance, and full-time equivalents (FTEs) in indirect procurement by enhancing efficiency, visibility, and collaboration across the supply chain. sourcing, PO processing, supplier management).

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 31, 2025

S&P Global Mobilitys new whitepaper, Automotive Suppliers Outlook for 2025, reveals key takeaways and quotes from the executive interviews, offering insights into how each company plans to approach disruption in the years ahead.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

In the YouTube video titled “2025 Investments, Supplier Decarbonization, and Lessons from Failures,” sarah Barnes Humphrey and guest Brenda from UBS delve into critical topics surrounding investments, supplier relations, and more within the supply chain industry.

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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?

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