Procurement Insights

APRIL 4, 2025

Network Member Question Aside from the basics of spend analysis and eliminating redundancy, Im curious to hear of others experiences in dealing with merger/acquisitions and how the cultural elements were addressed in terms of promoting the use of preferred vendors and the adoption of expense management policy.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 59

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization e2e 59

Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 8, 2023

It can also help drive sustainability initiatives in your supply chain and procurement process. . The Closed Loop Spend Management. You may ask yourself, why is closed loop spend management being brought up? Responsible sourcing – Establishing trust and transparency in the value chain.

Sustainability 207

Sustainability Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 207

Procurement Insights

APRIL 5, 2025

Below is a ranking of the top 10 ProcureTech should-cost solution providersGEP, Zycus, Ivalua, SAP Ariba, Coupa Software, Jaggaer, Keelvar, Lytica, ProPurchaser, and Archletacross three criteria: length of time in business, company size, and top reason for dealing with each one. market share (Apps Run The World, 2023) lead.

supply chain software solutions 52

supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization Negotiation Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Planergy

MARCH 12, 2025

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Simpler Logistics and Supply Chain Management With operations overseas, you run the risk of becoming too reliant on global supply chains.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions 52

ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2020

Competitors or new market entrants can use it to attack you these days – you don’t need a chain of retail shops on the high street, just a good idea, a great website and an outsourced logistics operation. So the need for businesses to act with speed and agility has never been greater.

Collaboration 164

Collaboration Innovation Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement 164

ivalua

MARCH 1, 2022

Improving business resilience and reducing supply disruption to protect revenue and profitability has become a top priority in 2022. We expect procurement organizations will continue to enhance visibility, agility, and capability. . REDUCE SPEND COST . IMPROVE PROCUREMENT AGILITY . ENABLE CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY .

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement team supply chain software solutions Sustainability 130

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

JAGGAER characterizes the steps in this process as Spend Management, Category Management, Sourcing , and Contracts. Secondly come eProcurement, Supply Chain Collaboration, Invoicing, and Payments. Digitalization also fosters greater agility in supplier management. Make them feel in control.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Sourcing e2e Real-time Visibility 52

Spend Matters

AUGUST 3, 2022

managing contracts or ESG performance), spend categories and supporting intelligence. SAP acquired Ariba over a decade ago to manage S2P, especially for indirect spend management, to augment the basic integrated direct spend management functionality within SAP’s ERP system (ECC and now SAP S/4 HANA).

Sourcing 103

Sourcing Spend management Procurement supply chain software solutions 103

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

It is a process that creates efficiencies across all spend categories, minimizes supply chain risks through improved supplier selection and awards, while giving visibility into pricing and forecasting. But today this is largely executed electronically, for example by eSourcing events and with sourcing optimization software.

Strategic sourcing 52

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing supply chain software solutions 52

ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

By gaining visibility into spending patterns, demand, supplier performance, and supply markets–opportunities will be uncovered. Spend under management: S2P software can help procurement teams better manage the percentage of company spend that is under contract and under management.

Sourcing 130

Sourcing Real-time Visibility e2e supply chain software solutions 130

ivalua

MARCH 27, 2023

E-invoicing Mandate | France 2024 Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Wake Up AP, Before it’s Too Late! The AP team moves from invoicing to supplier expectation management, becoming an embedded Finance team. Instant invoice approval, no supplier inquiries, and no exceptions.

Procurement strategies 130

Procurement strategies Agile and Lean Supply Chain Real-time Visibility Networking 130

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2024

So, the term ‘spend orchestration’ that some like to use is really just upgraded spend management. Considering its reputation as a next-gen procurement platform, more forward-thinking organizations may see Zip not just as an add-on to an existing procurement software tech stack but as a starting point for future additions.

Sustainability 112

Sustainability Spend management Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Optimization 112

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 19, 2023

With another busy year of procurement and supply chain events tidily packed away behind us, Spend Matters is pleased to provide a round-up of the main events we attended in 2023, with a short recap of each and key takeaways. AI, GenAI and Joule – SAP made some announcements about SAP Joule, its GenAI-powered copilot solution.

Procurement 103

Procurement Supply Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions 103

Pipefy

JANUARY 30, 2024

Finally, procurement teams are responsible for anticipating and responding to disruptions in the supply chain and their own process. From procure-to-pay software to spend management and analysis tools, procurement technologies are disrupting the status quo and bringing efficiency to teams like never before.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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

Procurement Software

MARCH 7, 2023

Key advantages of using Procure-to-Pay and Source-to-Pay technology Hard Cost Savings Value Drivers Possible Disadvantages of using P2P and S2P software Can you combine P2P and S2P in procurement software? What’s the best S2P or P2P software for mid-market and SMEs? Improvements to end-to-end supply chain efficiency.

Sourcing 64

Sourcing supply chain software solutions Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 64

Una

JUNE 28, 2022

If you work in procurement and supply chain , you know there are hundreds of technology solutions geared toward making the purchasing process easier and more efficient. How many different types of software does your organization currently use? There’s even software to help you find and compare other software!

supply chain software solutions 52

supply chain software solutions Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Sourcing 52

Procurement Software

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Business spend management suites, including SAP Ariba and Coupa software, offer marketplaces with App-Store like functionality. This is a well-trodden route, with Salesforce probably the most famous example to successfully do this in the B2B software space.

supply chain software solutions 52

supply chain software solutions Spend management Agile and Lean Supply Chain Risk 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

If you want to search the whole range of procurement tech companies out there beyond just startups, then check our our free software directory. Focal Point Focal Point is a growing Atlanta-based procurement startup offering a unique solution tacking three different challenges within procurement.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility supply chain software solutions Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Jaggaer

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The Essential Guide to Source to Pay, Source to Contract, and Procure to Pay Whether youre new to the world of procurement and supply chain management, or a seasoned veteran; whether you work in a major manufacturing industry, a university, or a medium-sized clinical research organization, you may find procurement jargon rather confusing.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Contract Procurement Chief Procurement Officer 52

Jaggaer

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Balancing Cost, Resiliency, and Sustainability in Procurement: Insights from Georg Roesch Procurement professionals across industries and markets are struggling to keep their supply chains agile in a world of constant disruptions. Explore the evolving role of software, AI, and data, and how they can support your ESG goals.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability supply chain software solutions Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Procurement Software

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Possible Disadvantages of using P2P and S2P software. Can you combine P2P and S2P in procurement software? What’s the best S2P or P2P software for mid-market and SMEs? We’ll cover the plethora of software solutions available to handle the entire P2P process or its specific steps later.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing supply chain software solutions Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Now we have entered a period of relative stability, spend management and cost reduction has moved back to the top spot, and ensuring supply continuity has moved from first down to second. Our customers tell us that implementing JAGGAER software helps them to attract procurement talent. Increasing adoption is essential.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 52

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 24, 2023

With new legislation being introduced for 2023 in Europe, such as the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (SCCDA), CPOs and other procurement and sourcing leaders need to devise an agile procurement strategy to ensure compliance. Investment in technology is crucial and requires even more during the time of an economic downturn. “

Procurement strategies 52

Procurement strategies Strategy Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement 52

Procurement Software

JULY 4, 2023

Procurement technology, or procuretech, refers to software which powers these digital tools which automate and streamline procurement. Software can be used to not only assist procurement teams to automate manual processes such as data entry, document processing and vendor communication. What is procurement tech?

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Procurement supply chain budgeting 52

Pipefy

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Today, quick fixes are being eclipsed by strategic agility that seeks to drive long-term business value and innovation. In a recent survey conducted by Pipefy, 55% of C-suite executives responded that “improved agility” was a primary benefit they expected from process automation software. Profitability. Resilience.

Innovation 52

Innovation Strategy e2e Supply Chain Efficiency 52

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

APRIL 5, 2023

With the increasing complexity of supply chains and the growing importance of sustainability and social responsibility, the role of procurement professionals has become more critical than ever. Improve spend management by implementing a buying plan Effective spend management is crucial for any organization’s financial health.

Procurement 52

Procurement Negotiation supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 52

Planergy

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Vertical Integration: By taking control of different stages of the production or distribution process, businesses can gain supply chain control, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and differentiate their products and services. What is Horizontal Integration?

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting 52

Pipefy

JANUARY 5, 2023

Digital procurement means letting go of manual data entry, paperwork, and complex request management and instead opting to use software that streamlines procurement through integration and automation. For example: the ERP system, SAP, Netsuite, and other finance software. The first choice will be the software type.

Procurement 52

Procurement Procurement team supply chain software solutions e2e 52

Pipefy

DECEMBER 10, 2022

No matter the size of your company, how you structure your purchase process has a direct impact on your company’s ability to control costs, manage risks, and maintain process resilience as supply chains evolve. Decision making with this model is divided, so purchase requests are received and managed by various departments.

Purchasing 52

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

Pipefy

JUNE 15, 2023

As businesses complete their digital transformation and move away from complex (and often manual) legacy systems, modern procurement solutions are rapidly replacing traditional methods. Procurement software can help users achieve this goal by ensuring that contracts comply with the organization’s spending policies.

Procurement 52

Procurement supply chain software solutions Purchase orders Procurement solutions 52

Pipefy

MAY 23, 2023

However, the software that works best for you will be based on your industry, business size, tech stack, and procurement objectives, which might include hastening production, eliminating order errors, or cutting dead stock costs. End-to-end integrations A new digital procurement tool may replace a few software systems in your tech stack.

Procurement solutions 52

Procurement solutions Procurement e2e supply chain software solutions 52

Planergy

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Furthermore, regular assessment of supplier performance can help you identify potential supply chain risks early on so that they can be remedied before they cause major problems. Flexibility / Agility. Data from your procure-to-pay software like PLANERGY can help you ensure orders are accurately invoiced and received.

Suppliers 52

Suppliers Management Supplier relationship management supply chain budgeting 52

Planergy

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Managing the challenges with best practices, including using procurement software for the marketing spend category helps simplify your process. That means working with agile partners, which most standard procurement strategies don’t account for. Invest in Procurement Software. What is Marketing Procurement?

Procurement 52

Procurement Raw materials supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions 52

Una

JANUARY 8, 2024

Procurement can promote employee value all the way down the value chain by ensuring suppliers comply with fair labor practices, ethical standards, and employee well-being. We can play a role in building a supply chain that reflects the positive workplace culture you want to foster within your organization.

supply chain budgeting 52

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

Planergy

JULY 21, 2023

You don’t pay for the service if no content needs to be created, so there’s no need to keep a retainer or spend money on unused services, allowing for better control over spend management. Wasted Spend Without adequate supply chain management , organizations risk wasting a lot of money.

Management 52

Management Procurement supply chain budgeting Budget 52

Una

MARCH 6, 2024

This is super handy in industries where workloads can change in a snap, like customer support or software development. Being able to adapt fast keeps businesses agile and ready for whatever the market throws their way. You may decide to offload the burden of tail-spend management to a BPO provider.

Procurement 52

Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Purchasing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

World of Procurement podcast

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Finally, once completion has been confirmed, the Paid software automatically generates invoices on behalf of the supplier and optionally provides supply chain finance (i.e. Cause that's what paid is for our software is put in place. You're going to provide software. faster payment’ to the supplier).

Procurement 52

Procurement Suppliers supply chain software solutions Contract 52