Spend Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Spend Matters honors a vast array of procurement solution providers each year by selecting them for our ‘50 to Know,’ ‘50 to Watch,’ ‘Future 5’ and ‘Hall of Fame’ celebration lists. Driving year-over-year sustainable procurement cost savings is among the top targets for most manufacturing companies.

Real-time Visibility 120

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Buyers Supply Chain Optimization 120

Procurement Software

MARCH 16, 2025

Reduction in Admin Tasks and Data Entry Operational procurement processes require extensive administrative work, from entering supplier details in an ERP system, to processing purchase orders and reconciling invoices. Digital procurement solutions provide built-in analytics and reporting tools that simplify KPI measurement.

Procurement 52

Procurement Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Purchase orders 52

Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

This week we spoke with Baber Farooq, Senior Vice President and Head of Market Strategy for SAP Procurement Solutions. Over the last few years, life has been an adventure for procurement professionals. Strategic sourcing remains critical, especially given our inflationary environment.

Procurement 114

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Category management e2e 114

Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Categories: Analysis , P2P , Procurement Strategy & Planning , Spend Analysis , Strategic Sourcing Tags: PRO This Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis updates an analysis of Cirtuo, a strategy management solution. Rarely is it a module that helps define the proper approach to a category.

Strategy 74

Strategy Management Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing 74

SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

As for seasoned professionals, these advanced and standard procurement training courses provide a great opportunity for them to upskill and refresh their concepts and update themselves with the current industry best practices. Category Management plays a vital role in every business, regardless of its size. What is important?

Cost of ownership 98

Cost of ownership Procurement Category management supply chain software solutions 98

Spend Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

In this quarter, the Spend Matters analyst team builds on this foundation by giving an overview of how vendors have implemented GenAI in their solutions. Not all implementations are the same, however.

Procurement 110

Procurement Raw materials Risk management supply chain software solutions 110

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A successful procurement transformation involves a strategic overhaul of processes, technologies, and approaches to achieve greater efficiency, cost savings, risk management, and value creation. This results in better negotiation outcomes, improved quality, reduced costs, and enhanced overall value delivery.

Procurement 52

Procurement Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52