Spend Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Visit our In-Depth Guide to Risk Management for an explanation of this complex environment. For today’s vendor viewpoint we spoke with Nick Francis, Chief Technology and Marketing Officer (CTMO) at Commercial Value Management specialist Brooklyn Solutions.

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CPO Rising

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Over the last few years, the contract management (or contract lifecycle management) solution space has seen some exciting new innovations, after lagging behind other areas in the supply management space… The post Evolution Continues in Contract Management appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN (..)

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Procurement Tactics

MAY 4, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Contract Auditing — Everything You Should Know Contract auditing allows parties to know their obligations and follow them thoroughly. In this article, we will discuss what contract audit means.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 25, 2025

Why stakeholder management matters in procurement digital transformation Stakeholder management is the foundation of any successful procurement digital transformation initiative. To understand why, lets look at the following parallel: Procurement professionals often discuss spend under management (SUM) as a key metric of success.

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Procurement Tactics

MAY 2, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Sustainable Contracts — Embracing Sustainability in Procurement Sustainable contracts allow companies to oblige their suppliers to practice sustainable and ethical practices once they sign them.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that Tchibo, one of the largest coffee roasters in the world, has chosen Ivalua and its partner Capgemini to digitize Source-to-Contract (S2C) for its indirect purchasing of goods and services. Ivalua is a leading provider of cloud-based Spend Management software.

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ContractSafe

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Still storing contracts in a shared drive or tracking them in a spreadsheet? We know managing contracts manually can feel like a never-ending juggling act--one wrong move, and you risk missing deadlines or compliance issues. That's where contract management software comes in. If so, you're not alone.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 17, 2025

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Intellyse and its solution for logistics and contract negotiation. Many organizations struggle to find the time and resources needed to thoroughly analyze the contract offers they receive. Contracts often come in various formats, each with its own set of complex stipulations.

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ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

Successful deployment of source-to-contract suite increases tail supplier management efficiency and optimizes overall process automation. The project scope included Ivalua’s Source-to-Contract (S2C) capabilities and was delivered on schedule to support Ahlsell’s digital transformation Agenda.

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Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business environment, the need for agility and accuracy in contract management is more critical than ever. Contracts serve as the foundation for business relationships, outlining the terms, conditions and expectations between parties.

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ContractSafe

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

This post will show you how a contract management solution can help you organize and track your contracts so you can reduce regulatory risk (and maybe get a bit more sleep at night). If you're in the finance world--whether it's banking, lending or investment--you already know compliance is no joke. the alphabet soup never ends.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 16, 2024

In part 3 we look at the tech that can support Procurement in tariff management. Effective and efficient tariff management is rooted in robust direct materials and supply chain risk management. Direct materials management is essential for aligning demand, supply and product objectives throughout the product lifecycle.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Tariff management is a strategic subset of direct materials management and sourcing that involves navigating and optimizing the complex costs and regulatory implications of importing materials and goods across borders. Tariffs essentially taxes imposed on imports and exports directly impact product cost structures.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2024

As little as 10 years ago, we heard stories of pretty much indifference to risk: “supply risk management was young,” we heard, and “we didn’t worry too much about risk; we spent a very small percentage of our time on it.” But from my experience, each team does this very differently, with each using its own technology to manage risk.

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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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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. Purpose-built software to address B2G contract challenges is not as common as more general solutions, so TechnoMile seeks to fill the gap. This content is for members only.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The coronavirus pandemic and recent weather catastrophes have made the case for most types of risk management and what one can do to mitigate the risk more obvious. Yet it is a risk that procurement professionals must be prepared for and manage. Businesses with over 1,000 workers have to implement a human rights risk management system.

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Procurement Tactics

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Strategic Sourcing Manager — The Ultimate Guide. A strategic sourcing manager is a key person in ensuring that the strategic process is effective and efficient. In this article, we will discuss what a strategic sourcing manager is. Additionally, we will tell you the skills needed to be a strategic sourcing manager. .

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ivalua

JUNE 24, 2020

Redwood City, CA June 25, 2020 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced the availability of a pre-packaged suite of solutions for financial services. Customers can effectively manage all spend and all suppliers within a single platform, or select modules to target specific processes.

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Procurement Freelancers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Effectively managing contracts for procurement processes has become an important task for companies that want… The post 10 Best Practices for Streamlining Procurement Contract Management first appeared on Procurement Blog | Procurement & Supply Chain News.

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Spend Matters

MAY 20, 2024

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

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Procurement Tactics

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Supplier Relationship Management Software — Everything You Should Know. Supplier relationship management software is a very important factor for procurement managers to strengthen their relationship with their suppliers. However, what is this supplier relationship management software?

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Procurement Templates

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships to ensure long-term business value. Risk Mitigation: Identify and manage procurement risks by ensuring supplier reliability, diversifying sources, and monitoring market trends. Consider which projects or contracts require a plan B.

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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. Additionally, it can model and marry a variety of data alongside the spend, from contracts to risk. This content is for members only.

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CPO Rising

JANUARY 13, 2025

Contract Lifecycle Management… The post Best of 2024: Magnus Mondays Contract Lifecycle Management: A Different but Critical Procurement Technology appeared first on CPO RISING - THE SITE FOR CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS & LEADERS IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT.

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TYA Suite

JANUARY 27, 2025

Managing contracts efficiently can be a daunting task without the right tools, leading to missed deadlines, contract expirations, and financial losses. Enables effective management of vendor contracts, including contract creation, monitoring, and renewal. . This is where , comes into play.

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Procurement Tactics

MAY 30, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Procurement Managers — The Ultimate Guide Procurement managers are not easy, but the role is rewarding, interesting, and crucial to the success of a business. What is a Procurement Manager?

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

This meant that implementing one of the full end-to-end spend management suites was not feasible from a cost and change management perspective. For the third piece of tech, a contract management system, the Legal Department was a strong ally. It has completely changed our end-to-end enterprise contracting process.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

One of the most effective strategies for building resilience is integrating project management into supply chain operations. A well-managed supply chain does not just survive crises it thrives in them. Businesses can adopt Just-in-Time (JIT) inventory management or demand-sensing techniques to improve efficiency.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 25, 2024

We recently spoke with Stuart Brock , founder and President of startup iKinetiq Innovation Solutions which helps procurement functions design the right strategy to optimize processes, gain deeper insights, and enable data-driven risk management with a focus on using AI technologies responsibly.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 19, 2025

They are: BEST-OF-BREED Category Top Tech Score Customer Favorite Score AP Automation/I2P Tipalti Tipalti Contract Management Sirion Evisort Carbon Management SupplHi SupplHi eProcurement Promena Promena Sourcing Arkestro DeepStream Spend Analytics Sievo Ignite Procurement Supplier Management SupplHi SupplHi Intake & Orchestration Zip Pivot SUITES (..)

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

As part of our third-party/supply chain risk management (TPRM/SCRM) series, today we address the risk management landscape. Many solutions exist to manage risk in its broadest definition. However, they don’t necessarily all have the same focus and capabilities. Visit the site and log in/register to read.

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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

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The annual State of Flux global supplier relationship (SRM) management study made its appearance in London last week at the 2024 Supplier Management Summit in its 16th rendition, this time themed ‘Return on Relationships (RoR). Supplier Management (vs SRM) is more of a one-way street where suppliers are considered simple necessities.

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All Things Supply Chain

AUGUST 5, 2024

Establishing effective business contracts is crucial for securing the foundations of any enterprise. These documents serve not only as safeguards but also as frameworks for clear operational guidelines. By mastering…

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