The Thomas Blog

AUGUST 24, 2022

And so do the buyers of your company's products or services. By understanding what your buyers have on their plates, you can more easily accomplish one of your most important tasks — generating more leads and contributing to your bottom line. The buyer realizes a need. The buyer evaluates potential suppliers.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

John Cockerill was looking for a unified end-to-end spend management platform to be deployed across 4 business units in 22 countries, helping to reduce administrative tasks for the buyers, improve the fluidity of the procurement process and optimize collaboration between internal stakeholder and suppliers in a highly secure environment. “We

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Spend management Supply Chain Optimization Management Procurement 223

Procurement Tactics

OCTOBER 6, 2022

RFP in Project Management — Everything You Should Know. RFP in project management is an important part of the procurement process as it gives you relief once you finally submitted the finished proposal. However, how do you manage your RFPs in your company? . RFP in Project Management. Know the goal of the project.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The combination of the above, together with strong experience in the field, means that the solution can be used on the buyer’s side to influence design decisions and on the supplier’s side to attract and develop business. to provide deep and accurate insights and auto-costing. As mentioned above, it has distinct capabilities (e.g.,

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Buyers Raw materials Networking Suppliers 114

Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis we provide an overview of SpendHQ and its solution for spend analytics and procurement performance management. Part 1 of this vendor analysis provides a detailed overview of each module and includes an analyst summary.

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Procurement team Market analysis Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing 117

Spend Matters

JANUARY 27, 2025

As businesses grow, managing P2P processes efficiently across procurement, accounts payable and cash management becomes a significant challenge. Pairsoft addresses these issues by providing a unified platform that automates key steps in P2P processes, from procurement and invoice processing to payments and cash management.

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Procurement Market analysis Buyers Management 119

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Find our in-depth guide to third-party and supply chain risk management with accompanying free download here. Another consequence for the buyer in this case is a change in costs while filling the gap in that supply or transportation methods and while the supplier fixes the problem. What causes man-made risk?

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Risk Buyers Suppliers Supply chain 109

Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The procure-to-pay space continues to evolve as organizations demand more efficient, automated solutions to manage procurement, invoicing and payment processes. To buyers: Vroozi delivers a cloud-based P2P suite that streamlines procurement, invoicing and payments.

Procurement 117

Procurement Buyers Collaboration Demand 117

ivalua

MARCH 18, 2021

Massy, France 18 March , 2021 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, and CKS BeNeLux today announced that Punch Powertrain has successfully deployed Ivalua’s platform to support the digital transformation of the strategic sourcing process.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Best-in-Class for Healthcare Supply Chain Management? Are ERP systems better than best-in-class supply chain solutions for managing healthcare supply chains? What are the pros and cons, and what supply chain strategy will pave the way to higher margins, improved supply chain risk management in healthcare and improved patient care?

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of Aravo, a third-party risk management (TPRM) solution built to empower businesses to effectively manage risks, enhance accountability and protect themselves in a world where third-party engagements are both more critical and more scrutinized than ever.

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Risk management Risk Buyers Supply management 120

Procurement Templates

JANUARY 17, 2024

What is demand management and why should we use it? Evidence of up to date internal management information availability. Evidence of up to date internal management information availability. Demand management embedded within the procurement process. Demand management is not a discipline in itself. SMT) level.

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Demand Management Buyers Purchasing 130

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Source-to-pay solutions allow organizations to streamline how they manage their procurement lifecycle from start to finish. S2P suites typically cover sourcing, supplier management, contract management, spend analytics, AP automation and e-procurement.

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Market analysis Contract management Sourcing Buyers 107

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 22, 2023

A business expert or a procurement manager can know the difference between a sales order and a purchase order, but these two documents are the same for many others. That’s why for today, we will explore the differences between the sales order and purchase order and highlight some software commonly used to manage these orders.

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Purchase orders Purchasing supply chain software solutions Buyers 200

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Many businesses go to market for solution support within supplier management with ESG/Corporate sustainability as a primary compelling event, or driving factor. Consult TechMatch our tech selection tool that helps procurement and finance technology buyers quickly explore the market and identify best-fit solutions.

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Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Cost of ownership Procurement 111

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Alexandra Arens , Senior Content Marketing Manager at Onventis , shares what their customers are looking for from their digital procurement investment based on the 2024 Procurement Barometer study results and the DACH SME Procurement Barometer 2024. What do your customers prioritize when investing in procuretech?

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Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supplier consolidation 120

Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Artificial intelligence continues to revolutionize buyer-supplier collaboration and information management, offering transformative opportunities to optimize supply chains.

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Collaboration Suppliers Supply Chain Optimization Management 115

Spend Matters

MARCH 25, 2025

This includes cloud-based solutions for analytics, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and IT management. Solution overview AWS Marketplace includes several procurement, cost management and governance features designed for enterprise adoption. Expanding security measures to enhance compliance management.

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Procurement solutions Procurement Purchase orders Data 96

Spend Matters

MARCH 3, 2025

To potential buyers By addressing issues like maverick spend and procurement bottlenecks, Hivebuy enables teams to implement efficient P2P processes quickly, enhancing visibility and control over indirect spend without lengthy onboarding. Its integration capabilities and rapid deployment make it a strong market contender.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 7, 2025

Maja Tepeh , Senior Brand Manager at supply chain risk management solution Prewave , shares what their customers are looking for from their digital procurement investment. They measure success through time savings, process efficiency and increased spend-under management.

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supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Raw materials 114

Spend Matters

MARCH 10, 2025

To potential buyers Spendkey provides a turnkey solution with solid data management, making it a good starting point for organizations that lack spend analysis. This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.

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Buyers Quality Purchasing Data 114

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 17, 2024

We provide an analysis that shows the savings they can expect to achieve when they put more spend under management and increase user adoption. The main drivers of the ROI analysis are Spend Compliance (user and supplier compliance for value realization), Process Improvement, Price Reduction and Cash Management.

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Procurement Change management Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing 107

Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

We believe these companies deserve greater visibility, especially in a market which is increasingly consolidating and diluting buyer choices. To potential buyers — Halo Ai’s founder has a background in procurement and has built the tool with procurement in mind and to replace current TPRM and GRC point solutions.

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Supply Chain Efficiency Risk management Real-time Visibility Ethics 111

Spend Matters

AUGUST 26, 2024

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of IntelAgree and its contract lifecycle management (CLM) solution. IntelAgree focuses on using AI (including generative AI) to address contract management pain points. This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.

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Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

We will tell you how it works and how you can manage it. Additionally, we will discuss the three processes of financial supply chain management. While suppliers can gain quick access to money the buyer owes them, the latter can get more time to pay their balances. What is Financial Supply Chain Management?

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Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain 181

Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of TechnoMile and its contract lifecycle management (CLM) solution for government contractors. The post TechnoMile: Vendor Analysis — Contract lifecycle management solution overview, roadmap, user considerations, analyst summary appeared first on Spend Matters.

Contract 120

Contract Management Buyers Collaboration 120

Spend Matters

MARCH 17, 2025

To potential buyers The solution provides indirect and tailspend savings opportunities and streamlined contract management and negotiation opportunities it tailors to each buyer. Intellyse provides in depth solutions for niche needs among freight logistics and contract management users. This content is for members only.

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Negotiation Contract Logistics Contract management 76

Spend Matters

APRIL 15, 2024

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Fyle and its solution for Expense Management. Fyle’s expense management solution enables real-time expense management and reporting processes using AI. This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.

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Management Buyers Networking Data 117

Spend Matters

AUGUST 12, 2024

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Graphite Connect and its solution for supplier management. Graphite Connect aims to achieve this with its solution built on a network model where suppliers enter and maintain their information once and can share it with all buyers in the network.

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Suppliers Management Buyers Purchase orders 111

Spend Matters

MAY 20, 2024

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an update on Agiloft and its contract lifecycle management (CLM) solution. To potential buyers — Agiloft has improved its already configurable solution by adding more advanced, AI-based features to further increase efficiency. This content is for members only.

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Contract Management Buyers 120

Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 5, 2023

It allows them to have a purchasing experience that provides process improvement and better spend management for the entire organization without leaving their e-procurement system. However, instead of the suppliers handling the invoicing and sale of the purchased items, the entire transaction is managed by the buyer’s e-procurement system. .

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Buyers Purchasing Suppliers Price 179

Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of Circulor, a blockchain-based traceability solution built to track materials that change physical and chemical states and cannot be tagged nor managed at batch level. Such materials include rare earth minerals, plastic, leather and palm oil.

Supply Chain Efficiency 114

Supply Chain Efficiency Raw materials Supply chain Buyers 114

Spend Matters

APRIL 29, 2024

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of ivoflow and its solution for direct spend management. To potential buyers — ivoflow offers a focus on actionable insights and cost savings initiatives rather than just static spend analysis. This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.

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Spend management Raw materials Management Market analysis 120

Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of SupplyHive, a supplier performance management (SPM) solution built to enhance how companies assess their suppliers and continuously improve their relationships with them. The supplier management market is broad and fragmented. This content is for members only.

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Suppliers Management Buyers Sourcing 120

Procurement Leaders

MARCH 10, 2023

For Mirela Boldu, senior programme manager – supplier risk management, managing these threats is crucial to the function. ” The multitude of risks buyers face represents an issue Boldu is not focused on one specific threat. We also have a very strong subject-matter expert team in place.

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