CPO Rising

MARCH 3, 2025

Recently, Ive talked about the need to manage and source more spend and source it more frequently. And last year, I wrote an article about innovations in sourcing and how… The post Magnus Mondays Do We Need a Sourcing Toolbox?

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CPO Rising

JANUARY 24, 2025

[Editors Note: Todays article is a guest post from Blake Wetzel, CEO of AIQ, a leader in procurement consulting and e-auctions. AIQ provides an end-to-end service, from performing the spend… The post Guest Article: Layoffs Havent Worked. Its Time to Try Something New.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 16, 2024

It ensures that organizations have the right materials sourced from the right suppliers at the right time and for the best cost, making tariff management a natural part of these processes. These articles also illustrate how tariff management and other considerations converge in terms of enablement and supporting digital capabilities.

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Pipefy

APRIL 22, 2025

Automation within the source-to-pay (S2P) cycle from sourcing to payment is redefining how businesses handle suppliers, contracts, quotes, and payments. What is Source-to-Pay (S2P)? Before we talk about making it smarter, its worth reviewing what the source-to-pay journey actually covers. Procurement automation.

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Ongoing training is important for procurement teams to keep up with the constantly evolving and advancing procurement tech and services landscape, specifically in niche areas such as category management, supplier management, negotiation and strategic sourcing and in the broader areas of change management and leadership.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 14, 2024

In this series of articles we explore the current state of AI in procurement technology. We recently examined Supplier Management, Risk Management and Spend Analytics; today we focus on Sourcing. The post Meet AI in Sourcing appeared first on Spend Matters. Visit the site and log in/register to read.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 10, 2025

Note : this article was written between the reciprocal tariff announcement (last week) and yesterday’s announcement of a 90-day pause. However, the points mentioned in the article remain valid for after the pause period and also depending on evolutions in the US and in all other countries.

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Procurement Templates

MARCH 3, 2024

I asked my assistant to help me mock up a strategic sourcing framework and she did a fairly good job but made a few mistakes. By the way, when doing sourcing preparations it doesn’t mean that you can’t work on multiple parts at once and go back and forth before the tender is issued but there is a typical order.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Open-source software. DevOps, open source and the mainframe Open-source software and DevOps share a common philosophy and technical underpinnings. GitOps gets its name from Git, the hugely popular, open-source code-management tool. Such an architecture includes many open-source elements.

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CPO Rising

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Its been pointed out continually by pundits, with most CPOs aware of it… The post Magnus Mondays Build in Agility and Source More appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT. The fact we are living in times of uncertainty should not have escaped anyone at this point.

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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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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In this series of articles, we explain what these vendors offer, why they are likely to become future members of our “50 Procurement Providers to Watch” and “50 Procurement Providers to Know” lists and what challenges they may face. Also, its approach could potentially change how the traditional sourcing process is executed.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 18, 2025

Spend Matters has been covering the Intake & Orchestration market since its inception with vendor analyses and articles and is excited to showcase it in the Insider SolutionMap data comparison module. For more coverage of this area, visit out our freely available Intake and Orchestration in-depth guide. Data is refreshed every 6 months.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 16, 2025

Our coverage also explores the latest thought leadership topics about procurement and supply, the technology that serves it and comparative analyses based on demos and the scoring of 500+ RFI requirements across 12 source-to-pay (S2P) categories that create our Vendor Ranking data. If there is no information, the article is free to read.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 3, 2025

This article explains how to understand US tariffs and lessen their impact on supply chains. Agile Planning and Sourcing : Be ready to quickly adjust demand forecasts, change orders, and find new suppliers. This has boosted growth but also created vulnerabilities, with tariff volatility being a major concern.

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Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 12, 2023

For this article, we will talk about what freelance procurement is. Once you are done reading this article, you will gain a better understanding of what freelance procurement is. In procurement, many companies freelance procurement professionals to support or help them optimize their sourcing and procurement processes.

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Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Do not worry if you do not know operational procurement as this article will help you understand it. Once you reach the end of this article, you will have a better grasp of operational procurement. Once you reach the end of this article, you will have a better grasp of operational procurement. Want to close better deals?

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Procurement Tactics

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

This article will help you know what ChatGPT is. Once you are done reading this article, you will be able to know the impact of ChatGPT in changing procurement. Sourcing suppliers ChatGPT can help procurement professionals to identify potential suppliers by analyzing supplier data. However, what is it?

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Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 25, 2022

In this article, we will introduce to you procurement speakers in 2022 that have inspired many people throughout the years. We hope that once you have finished reading this article, you will be inspired to continue and pursue your desire to make a change through procurement. Jan Francis. Marijn Overvest.

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Procurement Tactics

APRIL 6, 2023

In this article, we will discuss what a sustainable supply chain is. Once you are done reading this article, you will have a deeper understanding of sustainable supply chains. From sustainable sourcing , production, storage, and delivery, it monitors if these processes may cause harm to the environment and society.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 23, 2025

This article will outline those limitations and propose that invoking competitive negotiations with machine learning solutions such as Arkestro is the optimal way to evaluate the market competitiveness of price quotes. Thus, while cost structures offer insights, they rarely reflect the actual prices suppliers quote.

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Below each ChatGPT 2030 prediction, I provided several links to the archived articles that relate specifically to the ten points of prognostication. This integration will streamline strategic sourcing, reducing cycle times and enhancing efficiency. There are between 2 and 4 links covering the period 2007 to 2024.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 11, 2025

From the change equation to the DICE score, this article explores practical models for evaluating change complexity and ensuring a smoother transformation journey. By assessing the nature and scale of change, organizations can better anticipate resistance, secure executive buy-in and drive adoption. This content is for members only.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 27, 2025

Martin , has asked me to write a few articles and papers for the group’s membership, which I am more than happy to do. Based on the scope and industry, McKinsey and other sources often report AI failure rates between 70% and 85%. You can check out the group using the following link: Purchasing & Global Supply Chain Group.

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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 Tactics

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

In this article, we will discuss what corporate social responsibility and sustainable procurement are. After you finish reading this article, you will gain knowledge about the impact of CSR within procurement. By working with procurement teams, companies can source external resources that may help achieve CSR initiatives. .

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Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 12, 2023

For this article, we will discuss what negotiation is. We will tell you the main source of power in negotiation and tips to become an effective negotiator in your profession and everyday life. . Once you are done reading this article, you will have a better understanding of where power comes from in negotiation. Your BATNA.

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Procurement Tactics

APRIL 17, 2023

In this article, we will discuss what sustainable procurement means. Once you are done reading this article, you will know how governments procure their needs. Usually, market research covers sourcing for new available suppliers. However, what is it?

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Procurement Tactics

MARCH 16, 2023

In this article, we will discuss what strategic procurement is. Strategic Sourcing Strategic sourcing assesses the patterns of business spending in order to find and choose the best suppliers that align with your business goals and objectives. However, what is it? Why is it important? What is a procurement strategy?

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Spend Matters

MARCH 18, 2025

Spend Matters has been covering the Intake & Orchestration market since its inception with vendor analyses and articles and is excited to showcase it in the Insider SolutionMap data comparison module. For more coverage of this area, visit out our freely available Intake and Orchestration in-depth guide. Data is refreshed every 6 months.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 5, 2025

This article explores how organizations can structure their roadmap in phases, integrate change management using ADKAR principles and ensure long-term adaptability. A well-structured digital roadmap turns procurement digital transformation from a series of disconnected initiatives into a strategic enabler. This content is for members only.

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In this series of articles, we explain what these vendors offer, why they are likely to become future members of our “50 Procurement Providers to Watch” and “50 Procurement Providers to Know” lists and what challenges they may face.

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Procurement Tactics

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

This article will discuss to you what corporate social responsibility is. Once you are done reading this article, you will have in-depth knowledge about corporate social responsibility. Starbucks’ commitment to ethical sourcing. One of the ways Starbucks is fulfilling its goal is by sourcing ethically. .

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 23, 2024

As we inferred in our exploration of the types and sources of risk, risk management done well can reap rewards, just as risk management ignored can reap chaos. The breadth and depth of risk types and sources can be overwhelming for organizations and even costly if left unchecked. But there is also massive potential.

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Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 13, 2023

For this article, we will discuss what procurement is as a career. Once you are done reading this article, you will have a deeper knowledge of procurement as a career. Strategic sourcing manager. The strategic sourcing manager is responsible for high-value purchases. However, why choose it as a career?

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ProcurePort

OCTOBER 17, 2023

RFx is a tool that helps organizations improve their sourcing efforts. This article will discuss RFx software. […] The post Key Steps for Successful Procurement: The Power of RFx Software appeared first on ProcurePort Blog. This is where RFx software comes into play.

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Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 8, 2023

In this article, we will discuss what sustainable procurement analysis is. Once you finish reading this article, you will gain a deeper knowledge of what sustainable procurement analysis is. Spend analysis enables businesses to assess procurement spending data from internal and external data sources.

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