Spend Matters

JUNE 17, 2024

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Market analysis 111

Market analysis Contract Sourcing Risk 111

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis we provide an overview of AnyData Solutions and its solution for spend analytics, contract management, supplier relationship management and ESG/performance tracking. Today, data-driven analysis is still at the heart of all of its offerings. This content is for members only.

Contract management 114

Contract management Contract Supplier relationship management Management 114

ivalua

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Paris, France – 20 November, 2019 – Ivalua, a global leader in Cloud Spend Management solutions and its key consulting partner Kronos Group have joined forces to successfully deliver Purchase2Pay & Contract Management at H.Essers, a major logistics service provider.

Contract management 22

Contract management Contract Management Market analysis 22

Spend Matters

JULY 8, 2024

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Luminance and its solution for contract lifecycle management (CLM). Luminance offers legal-grade AI for the full spectrum of document review, from generation and review to post-execution analysis. This content is for members only.

Contract 117

Contract Market analysis Negotiation Buyers 117

SCMDOJO

MARCH 24, 2025

Suppliers whose prices fluctuate significantly over time may not be suitable for long-term partnerships, whereas those who consistently provide products at estimated costs can be considered for future contracts. Industry Benchmarks: In the market, a company is never the sole player. This helps in setting a benchmark.

Price 69

Price Purchasing supply chain budgeting Raw materials 69

Spend Matters

JULY 21, 2022

It currently offers a SxM solution that is rapidly growing to cover other processes (sourcing, contract management, order collaboration, cost optimization). By consequence, it also brought solution providers with dedicated capabilities for direct spend under the spotlight. Poland-based Procurence is one such provider.

Market analysis 97

Market analysis Procurement Quality management Supply Chain Optimization 97

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

Futures Contract A Futures contract is a financial agreement that involves two parties agreeing to buy or sell a specific quantity of a commodity at a predetermined price at a specified time in the future. The obligation to deliver the underlying commodity is assumed by the seller, at the contract’s expiry date.

Raw materials 178

Raw materials Supply Chain Efficiency Price Market analysis 178

Spend Matters

APRIL 19, 2023

Here's why mdf commerce matters: To the market — mdf commerce offers a set of solutions for the US and Canadian public sector — sourcing, contract management, e-procurement and spend analytics — the efficacy of which is evidenced by the significant number of clients mdf has.

Market analysis 95

Market analysis Sourcing Eprocurement Procurement 95

Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis we provide an overview of Anvil Analytical and its solution for spend analytics (including contract and inflation analytics) and CO2 analytics. It is able to analyze big data related to spend (including spend on contract and inflation) as well as CO2 sustainability data.

Market analysis 114

Market analysis Contract Sustainability Buyers 114

Spend Matters

MAY 29, 2024

It compliments SAP’s P2P process by going beyond SAP’s standard offerings and delivering advanced functionalities, such as real-time visibility into vendor-specific metrics, flexible service entry sheet submission with integrated contract support and streamlined invoice automation.

Real-time Visibility 111

Real-time Visibility Market analysis Buyers Contract 111

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Cybersecurity Threats: Data breaches affecting procurement contracts and vendor management. Conduct a Supply Market Analysis: Use PESTEL and SWOT frameworks. Supplier Financial Instability: Bankruptcy or operational shutdowns of key vendors. Increased costs due to emergency sourcing.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 59

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 59

Spend Matters

MARCH 11, 2024

It provides customers with a platform that connects buyers with qualified suppliers and offers a range of capabilities (in-app and as services) such as category management, demand management, e-sourcing, auctions, supplier management and contract management.

Procurement solutions 117

Procurement solutions Sourcing Procurement Market analysis 117

Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

In this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis we provide an overview of NPI and its solution for SaaS intelligence. Enterprise IT buyers face unique challenges and complexities due to lack of pricing transparency, increasingly high volumes of contract renewals and generally overwhelmed procurement teams.

Vendor relationships 116

Vendor relationships Buyers Market analysis Cost optimization 116

Una

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Complete a market analysis. Next up, you’ll need to complete a thorough market analysis. Your market analysis ought to consider costings, key players, and challenges and dynamics, alongside how the market is evolving. Negotiate and award the contract to your preferred supplier.

Procurement 98

Procurement supply chain budgeting Purchase orders Market analysis 98

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

In the end-to-end source-to-pay (S2P) process , strategic sourcing is the link between spend analytics, category management and contracts management, and is supported by supplier intelligence. That means negotiating a medium to long-term contract to support security of supply and having a contingency plan in place in the event of problems.

Strategic sourcing 52

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency Sourcing 52

Spend Matters

AUGUST 21, 2023

Enable does this by managing agreements and contracts for complex deals, recognizing discount and savings opportunities and managing renewals and accruals. This Vendor Analysis explores Enable’s platform, application and supporting services. It also gives a competitive market analysis, complete with key analyst takeaways.

Management 97

Management Market analysis Buyers Supply chain 97

Spend Matters

JULY 19, 2023

Procurement, Finance and IT teams often lack a single source of truth, relying instead on spreadsheets, documents and contracts scattered across various platforms. This Vendor Analysis explores Productiv’s platform, application and supporting services. It also gives a competitive market analysis, complete with key analyst takeaways.

Management 98

Management Market analysis Sourcing Collaboration 98

Procurement Templates

MARCH 3, 2024

This may include procurement methods, sourcing strategies, contract terms, etc. Regular Review and Update : Needs may evolve over time due to changes in organizational priorities, market conditions, or other factors. Spend Analysis : Analyze the collected data to understand spending patterns, trends, and outliers within each category.

Strategic sourcing 130

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 130

Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

All this back and forth can be time consuming and painful as requirements are written legal jargon — especially for the business requestors who may not spend a lot of time dealing with contract writing or legal jargon in their day-to-day work. This Vendor Analysis explores Deployed’s platform and application and supporting systems.

Bidding 116

Bidding Market analysis Buyers Suppliers 116

Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

Here’s a breakdown of the shifts over this period: 2011: Procurement as a Tactical Function Primary Focus on Cost Savings : In 2011, CFOs largely viewed procurement as a cost-control function , tasked with negotiating contracts, reducing spend, and maintaining compliance with budgets.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement 52

Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Market Analysis. In this stage, the procurement department must consider the supply risk and profit impact of the current market situation. . In doing this, the procurement department of a company must evaluate its purchasing power compared to the supplier market. . Strategic Positioning. Action planning.

supply chain budgeting 130

supply chain budgeting Purchasing Risk Market analysis 130

Una

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

This guide to IT procurement is designed to help you navigate the often complex process of searching for and comparing different technology providers, negotiating contracts and pricing, and implementing the right IT tools to drive productivity and efficiency without sacrificing your organization’s bottom line. Complete a Market Analysis.

Procurement 98

Procurement Real-time Visibility Contract Purchasing 98

Spend Matters

JULY 26, 2023

This Vendor Analysis looks at Pando’s platform, application and supporting services. It also provides a competitive market analysis and key analyst takeaways. The post Pando: Vendor Analysis — Logistics fulfillment solution overview, roadmap, competitors, tech selection tips, analyst summary appeared first on Spend Matters.

Logistics 98

Logistics Order Fulfillment Agile and Lean Supply Chain Purchase orders 98

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The procurement department encompasses all steps in acquiring goods, services, and works from external suppliers and performs various functions such as managing the procurement process, developing strong relationships with internal stakeholders, and negotiating contracts. Research other options to source the best value products and services.

Procurement 87

Procurement Chief Procurement Officer supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency 87

SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2024

Start with the Basics: Master the procurement fundamentals with introductory courses in this procurement training covering key concepts like sourcing strategies, negotiation tactics, and contract management. Gain a solid foundation to excel in any procurement role.

Procurement 105

Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Ethics 105

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MARCH 16, 2023

Our team must create an Annual Buying Plan that considers various factors such as market analysis, resources, and historical spend. We should also assess the market for each commodity and procure them using the right approach. It is a continuous process, and we are always looking for ways to improve.”

Spend management 98

Spend management Management Procurement supply chain budgeting 98

Barkers Procurement

JANUARY 16, 2023

Strategic review of and implementing new FM service contracts – grounds maintenance and waste management. Set up contract management. Delivering against a backdrop of difficult recruitment challenges and lack of credible candidates in the market. Contract management structure and toolkit in place.

Category management 52

Category management Procurement Contract management Procurement team 52

SCMDOJO

APRIL 26, 2023

Market analysis, competitive forces, and external factors. Market forces determine supply risks. Category management will have to be planned carefully considering all potential market forces and threats within the environment. Category management is not exempted and is devoid of challenges.

Category management 108

Category management Management Supplier relationship management supply chain software solutions 108

World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Procurement analytics takes advantage of this data, providing insights into various aspects of the procurement function such as spend analysis, supplier performance, contract compliance, and forecasting. Market Analysis: Keep track of market conditions that could affect prices, availability, and lead times for goods and services.

Procurement 52

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

World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Procurement analytics takes advantage of this data, providing insights into various aspects of the procurement function such as spend analysis, supplier performance, contract compliance, and forecasting. Market Analysis: Keep track of market conditions that could affect prices, availability, and lead times for goods and services.

Procurement 52

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

World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Contract Negotiation: Negotiating contracts to secure advantageous terms on behalf of their company. Market Analysis: Staying abreast of market trends that can affect supply and demand, thereby adjusting procurement strategies as necessary. Supplier Management: Identifying, evaluating, and engaging suppliers.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Management Procurement Chief Procurement Officer 52

World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Contract Negotiation: Negotiating contracts to secure advantageous terms on behalf of their company. Market Analysis: Staying abreast of market trends that can affect supply and demand, thereby adjusting procurement strategies as necessary. Supplier Management: Identifying, evaluating, and engaging suppliers.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Management Procurement Chief Procurement Officer 52

Arkestro

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

” “The sourcing market has far more to it than meets the eye. supplier surveys, risk analysis, bid analysis, contract negotiations/awarding and more,” said Jason Busch, Founder and Lead Research Analyst at Spend Matters.

Bidding 52

Bidding Market analysis Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing 52

Barkers Procurement

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

For the second project, the team led a full negotiated procurement process in line with the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016. Results Achieved savings in excess of 40% of the annual contract value, as well as multiple short-term savings initiatives, which immediately impacted the client’s bottom line.

Management 52

Management e2e Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting 52

World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Market Analysis: Understand the market dynamics, supplier landscape, and trends affecting your procurement needs. Develop Your Approach: Choose your procurement methods based on analysis. Competition involves inviting multiple suppliers to bid for the contract, promoting transparency and ensuring value for money.

Procurement strategies 52

Procurement strategies Strategy Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement 52

World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Market Analysis: Understand the market dynamics, supplier landscape, and trends affecting your procurement needs. Develop Your Approach: Choose your procurement methods based on analysis. Competition involves inviting multiple suppliers to bid for the contract, promoting transparency and ensuring value for money.

Procurement strategies 52

Procurement strategies Strategy Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement 52

Skill Dynamics

JULY 19, 2024

It’s worth doing a deep dive into market analysis to understand the competitive landscape. Aim for win-win agreements that benefit both parties, and ensure that your contracts are clear and enforceable. Good contract management can prevent misunderstandings and disputes down the road.

Procurement strategies 90

Procurement strategies Strategy Procurement supply chain budgeting 90