Planergy

JANUARY 20, 2025

Cristian Maradiaga King Ocean Book a Live Demo Download a free copy of "Preparing Your AP Department For The Future", to learn: How to transition from paper and excel to eInvoicing. An invoice is used to document a sale of products and services and is provided to a buyer by the seller. What Is an Invoice Used For?

Buyers 52

Buyers Purchase orders Purchasing Import 52

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Following months of debate based on extensive knowledge of the many procurement technologies they have demoed, analyzed and benchmarked, they arrive at a list of five young providers that they believe are innovative and exciting, have a rapidly rising presence in the market, can grow sustainably and which every CPO should have on their radar.

Buyers 110

Buyers Real-time Visibility Sustainability Data 110

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Following months of debate based on extensive knowledge of the many procurement technologies they have demoed, analyzed and benchmarked, they arrive at a list of five young providers that they believe are innovative and exciting, have a rapidly rising presence in the market, can grow sustainably and which every CPO should have on their radar.

Buyers 112

Buyers Purchase orders Procurement Innovation 112

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Following months of debate based on extensive knowledge of the many procurement technologies they have demoed, analyzed and benchmarked, they arrive at a list of five young providers that they believe are innovative and exciting, have a rapidly rising presence in the market, can grow sustainably and which every CPO should have on their radar.

e2e 119

e2e Data interpretation Buyers Data 119

Spend Matters

AUGUST 16, 2023

Spend Matters constantly updates its understanding of the state of the procurement tech market via RFIs for our SolutionMap dataset, vendor interviews, global event attendance and product demos with the aim of keeping tech-selection decision makers ahead of market trends.

Procurement 98

Procurement Procurement team Buyers Bidding 98

Spend Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

Top performing vendors have achieved a “Network Effect” type of collaboration where suppliers can manage all their buyers in the same portal and even behave as buyers themselves receiving invoices from their suppliers. Expert analysts deeply vet solution capabilities prior to ranking inclusion.

Buyers 97

Buyers Collaboration Agile and Lean Supply Chain Suppliers 97

Procurement Software

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

In some cases, “procurement” may just mean they’re reliant on a sole, administrative buyer role in their organisation. We give you the shortlist of the most relevant solutions, and perform a deep dive (demos, sales meetings, Q&A) on each of these. What Are Procurement Tech Maps?

Procurement 59

Procurement Price Budget Procurement team 59

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

If at any stage buyer interaction is required, this is provided via a low touch email or mobile friendly interface. To learn more about Invoice to Pay from Ivalua ask for a no obligation demo today ask for a demo. Invoice-to-Pay from Ivalua.

e2e 100

e2e supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Suppliers 100

The Thomas Blog

MARCH 21, 2024

These might include: visiting a pricing page, downloading a whitepaper, or requesting a demo. Leads who actively interact with your email content — especially those engaging with high-value materials like demo requests — are scored higher because they’ve demonstrated a larger step toward making a purchase. Get Listed Today [link]

Data 98

Data Purchasing Quality Strategy 98

ivalua

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Now selected suppliers can upload a PDF invoice in the free portal, check all the content is correct, append that missing PO or tag the buyer, before matching the invoice to the receipt or order. To learn more about Invoice to Pay from Ivalua ask for a no obligation demo today.

Real-time Visibility 130

Real-time Visibility Networking Supply Chain Efficiency Suppliers 130

Spend Matters

JUNE 24, 2024

Yet buyers agonize over purchasing a car — with good reason. If a vendor can’t meet these minimums — with proof, not just a staged demo — be wary that the solution might not deliver as expected. Just as all car buyers are different, no two companies are exactly alike. Selecting a software vendor is a bit like buying a car.

e2e 98

e2e Contract Sourcing Buyers 98

Spend Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

These capabilities offer accurate, up-to-date supplier information for buyers and make the registration process seamless and low-effort for suppliers. Supplier collaboration The ability to support multi-channel and multi-directional collaboration is required in today’s business network of many-to-many supplier-buyer relationships.

Suppliers 98

Suppliers Collaboration Buyers Networking 98

Planergy

MARCH 18, 2025

Cristian Maradiaga King Ocean Book a Live Demo Download a free copy of "Preparing Your AP Department For The Future", to learn: How to transition from paper and excel to eInvoicing. Book a Live Demo 2. How AP can improve relationships with your key suppliers. Learn about us, and our long history of helping companies just like yours.

supply chain budgeting 52

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

Spend Matters

JULY 10, 2024

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.

Procurement 114

Procurement Management Contract Sourcing 114

Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Having been heavily involved in this cycle’s SolutionMap, the Spend Matters analyst team noted: “In addition to being an update of already-participating vendors and net-new vendors, our Fall 2024 SolutionMap release includes a new module: TPRM/SCRM. See our Risk Management in-depth guide.

Risk management 122

Risk management Procurement Risk Contract 122

Arkestro

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

There is no debate regarding how critical the supplier-buyer relationship is within the procurement industry. But the good news is that once buyers find a preferred supplier, they tend to stay with them for the long haul—and a steady and happy supplier-client relationship is great for everyone. So, what makes a supplier a favorite?

Suppliers 52

Suppliers Buyers Quality Procurement 52

Spend Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

The reality of various solution capabilities is that some suites are less integrated than buyers are led to believe while other integrated suites lack the capabilities to handle all spend or organizational/industry complexity. Understanding all the ROI factors (not just TCO) is critical.

Sourcing 98

Sourcing Contract Suppliers Quality 98

Arkestro

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Since its launch in 2017, SolutionMap has become known as a trusted industry resource where buyers, solution providers, consultants, and investors can evaluate and compare procurement technology solutions. Upon completion of the mini RFI, the vendor will receive an introductory demo request from a Spend Matters analyst.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Buyers Cost of ownership Procurement 52

Spend Matters

AUGUST 2, 2023

Spend Matters constantly updates its understanding of the state of the procurement tech market via RFIs for our SolutionMap dataset, vendor interviews, global event attendance and product demos with the aim of keeping tech-selection decision makers ahead of market trends. Most companies set out to do the right thing.

supply chain budgeting 98

supply chain budgeting Procurement Supply chain Suppliers 98

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 16, 2023

Beyond the poor experience that a business user (requisitioner) faces, the Category manager or the Buyer in the procurement core team also face multiple challenges like: . Increased efforts for buyers to process 3 bids and a buy for low value requests. . Automated Buyer verification . Lack of pricing compliance .

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Real-time Visibility Procurement Buyers 52

Procurement Insights

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

EDITOR’S NOTE: Here is a comment regarding yesterday’s post asking why companies aren’t giving demos. Many providers are reluctant to give demos despite multiple requests. And if it is not able to, yeah, of course you will get it routed to, let’s say, human buyer to close the deal, right? Hansen takes!

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Buyers Procurement Negotiation 52

Spend Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

They have a supplier portal that facilitates collaboration between buyer and supplier by using message boards, PO confirmations, status updates, etc. They also have a chat functionality that allows buyers and suppliers to discuss availability, pricing, order fulfillment, payment discrepancies, etc.

Procurement solutions 98

Procurement solutions Procurement supply chain budgeting Real-time Visibility 98

Spend Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

Click to enlarge On average, buyers should expect a source-to-contract vendor to include out-of-the-box report builders (drag-and-drop models), reporting dashboards and descriptive reports of all S2C metrics. Expert analysts deeply vet solutions capabilities prior to ranking inclusion.

Contract 98

Contract Sourcing Suppliers Quality 98

Spend Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

Buyers can use these default scenarios to create additional customized scenarios. Average optimization solutions have a configurable and extensible data model that allows buyers to define and use as many cost components as they want. Solutions come with a default set of commonly evaluated scenarios.

Sourcing 98

Sourcing Bidding Price Suppliers 98

Barkers Procurement

MAY 11, 2023

Choosing a good P2P software solution helps the organisation to enjoy greater compliance and control when it comes to vendors, contracts, regulations, buyers and accounts payable. Take control of the demo process Demos are crucial to rule out different providers.

Cost of ownership 52

Cost of ownership Real-time Visibility Purchase orders Procurement strategies 52

Planergy

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Book a Live Demo. RFX – request for X – can refer to any request a buyer issues a vendor – thereby applying to any of these documents. Buyers can provide information about prices, quality, delivery times, and other important factors when purchasing. Introduction to you as a buyer and your company background.

Buyers 52

Buyers Supply Chain Efficiency Price Suppliers 52

Spend Matters

MAY 22, 2024

The P2P process we know today was set up about 15 years ago for one simple reason, not necessarily to make buyers’ decisions easier, but for control. But the common buyer doesn’t know what that algorithm can deliver or how powerful it is. When you think about P2P there are many organizations that still don’t have automated models.”

Procurement 111

Procurement Data supply chain software solutions Contract 111

Arkestro

MAY 28, 2024

Key elements found in an RFI may include the company background, proposed solution, pricing information, references, and any specific requirements from the buyer. By issuing an RFI, organizations can pre-qualify suppliers and narrow down the pool of potential vendors for further evaluation. Ready to optimize your strategic sourcing process?

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Competitive bidding Procurement Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing 52

Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Packing slips contain much information that helps businesses and customers evaluate what a package contains, reducing packing mistakes and improving communication between buyer and seller. Buyer and Order Information. Buyers may purchase multiple products of the same type. Schedule a demo today to see Finale Inventory at work!

Import 52

Import Order Fulfillment Buyers Inventory 52

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

MAY 4, 2022

We’ll be showcasing our entire suite of offerings & are doing LIVE demos. If you book a demo between now and May 19 th you’ll be entered to win one of our high-tech prizes (winner names to be announced post our insight stage session on May 24 th at 12 pm). Don’t just take our word for it, check out what our amazing customers?

Supply chain 52

Supply chain Procurement Supply Sourcing 52

Arkestro

MAY 9, 2022

According to Patrick Reyman, Research Director, Procurement and Enterprise Applications at IDC, in Top 10 Issues for Procurement Application Buyers : . More specifically, what is the compelling use case for a buyer? To see first-hand why Arkestro is the leader in PPO and the future of procurement, book a demo today.

Procurement 52

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

Planergy

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Book a Live Demo. These programs are beneficial for both buyers and suppliers. Benefits for Buyers. PSPs benefit buyers because they can lead to reduced costs, improved quality and service levels, and increased procurement efficiency. Book a Live Demo. Cristian Maradiaga. King Ocean.

Contract 52

Contract Suppliers Buyers Quality 52

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

MAY 24, 2022

So, experience this first hand by meeting us at booth #A17 to see AI based live demos! Not only this, we will be showing you exclusive demos of AI Merlin Experience Centre for the first time!! If you book a demo between now and June 21st you’ll be entitled to win one of our high-tech prizes and a Zycus’ goodie bag!!

Procurement 40

Procurement Sourcing Contract Risk 40

Procurement Software

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

If you’re having conversations with middle managers, it might be fantastic for brand value but you’re going to be stuck hoping that this person makes introductions or follows up with the economic buyer after the event. Buyers and sellers alike know this. Virtual demo days Watch this space! It’s all a bit mixed up.

Procurement 52

Procurement Networking Leadership Buyers 52

Spend Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

These capabilities offer accurate, up-to-date supplier information for buyers and make the registration process seamless and low-effort for suppliers. Supplier qualification The process of evaluating and approving vendors based on their ability to meet certain standards, expectations and requirements set by the buying organization.

Risk 97

Risk Risk management Supply Chain Optimization Suppliers 97

Spend Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

From an evaluation perspective, buyers can only score each response manually and only to individual weighted questions or elements, but they can compare offers in a side-by-side view. functionality counter-scoring, supporting materials review, tech demos, and submission of independent customer references.

Sourcing 98

Sourcing Bidding Price Suppliers 98

Solvoyo

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Traditionally, well-run RFI and RFP processes try to reduce the risk of deployment failure for the buyer via questions and a demo, and sometimes a proof-of-concept study with made-up data. Basically, my premise is that the time and money spent to run a lengthy RFI/RFQ/RFP process for a SaaS solution is not worth the investment.

Purchasing 52

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