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

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The company achieves this by using an advanced Al paired with real-world, in-the-moment perspectives from a proprietary network of partners that deliver insights down to the bill of material level. Also, the performance of the fulfillment process is a critical input to the continuous optimization of the supply/supplier base.

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Spend Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

In this article, our analyst Nikhil Gaur looks at contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms. What does a contract lifecycle management solution do? Top 5 Contract Lifecycle Management tech capabilities What’s the state of different procurement technologies in the market today and do they meet user demands?

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

Contract Logistics is a critical aspect of the supply chain that often remains behind the scenes but plays a significant role in ensuring the efficient movement and management of goods. Read More: 6 Logistics KPIs Attributes That are Essential ] What is Contract Logistics?

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Jaggaer

MARCH 24, 2025

These procurement technologies empower teams to move beyond traditional methods, using data-driven insights for smarter sourcing, demand forecasting, and risk management. Predictive AI, on the other hand, uses historical data to forecast potential disruptions, price changes, and supply chain risks.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

This involves analyzing spend data, identifying for consolidation, and negotiating better contracts with key suppliers. Demand Management: Work with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and identify opportunities to reduce consumption or find alternative solutions.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

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? Point-of-use data capture. The post ERP vs.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Time and resources can also be a stopping point. Add to that lack of water-tight contracts, badly negotiated terms, money leakage, non-compliance Yet at the end of the day, its the business that has the most to gain: getting rid of inefficient manual data processes and paper-based comms trails, gaining visibility and reducing risk.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

Compliance and risk management is a growing and interesting use case of GenAI for procurement, finance and, of course, legal operations. Its uptake is only going to grow as organizations begin to rely on its power to tackle big business issues, such as third-party risk management (TPRM).

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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.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 22, 2020

This year’s edition comes at an interesting time, with the Covid-19 pandemic having shifted Procurement priorities and employee working practices. In Gartner’s Magic Quadrant, they forecast the Procure-to-Pay software market to dip slightly this year, as companies focus on solutions with faster time to value.

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TYA Suite

OCTOBER 27, 2024

With automated systems, purchase orders can be generated based on predefined criteria, such as inventory levels or specific triggers, ensuring timely and accurate procurement. Procurement management tools offer features that enable businesses to track supplier performance, manage communications, and evaluate vendor reliability.

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Fragmented Supplier Networks & Lack of Standardization Why It’s a Challenge: Packaging companies work with diverse suppliers , including raw material providers (paper, plastics, metals), logistics partners, and contract manufacturers. Lack of visibility into supplier commitments , increasing procurement risks.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Working within a resilient global supply chain results in complexities around basic matters like communication, time zones and languages, along with more challenging aspects like risk management, compliance and sustainability. This helps companies adhere to existing guidelines and be aware of potential risks before they emerge.

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Una

AUGUST 17, 2022

This is where strategic sourcing professionals spend most of their time, communicating directly with their top suppliers through an SRM program , and using cutting-edge procurement software to analyze spend and track risk. Even with the help of procurement tech, it takes time and resources to bring an unruly tail spend under control.

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Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

ChatGPT Inflation refers to the general increase in prices of goods and services in an economy over time, resulting in a decrease in the purchasing power of money. These indices track the average price changes of a basket of goods and services over time. This ensures compliance and minimizes the risk of unexpected price increases.

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TYA Suite

JANUARY 27, 2025

The real estate industry, characterized by intricate processes and substantial investments, constantly seeks ways to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure timely project completion. From sourcing construction materials to hiring contractors, a well-organized is essential for timely project completion and cost control.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Successful strategic sourcing often results in process optimization, cost management, customer satisfaction, risk management , increased sustainability and other benefits. For example, the IBM Sterling Transaction Manager automates manual transactions between businesses and suppliers.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 8, 2023

Importance of Risk Management in Procurement Procurement plays a critical role in the success of any organization, as it involves acquiring goods and services necessary for business operations. Finally, we will provide practical tips for incorporating risk management best practices into your organization’s procurement process.

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HICX

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Table of Contents What is supplier risk management? What are the benefits of supplier risk management? What is supplier risk management? It should be considered an essential part of an organization’s wider risk management strategy. What are the benefits of supplier risk management?

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 21, 2023

AI can help create greater efficiency and value across all source-to-pay processes, including spend analysis, opportunity identification, sourcing and contract management, category management, supply relationship management and risk management.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

Sourcing: Sourcing is all about finding reliable suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing relationships. Efficient transportation systems minimize delays, reduce costs, and ensure timely delivery to customers. Efficient order fulfillment processes ensure timely and accurate delivery, enhancing customer satisfaction.

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Procurement Software

JUNE 20, 2023

The contract management software market is hot right now. Organisations seem to have finally realised that they’ve suffered from having a “desk drawer” approach to contracts. Being able to manage your contracts in one place, author them, approve them and sign them is a massive productivity boost.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 14, 2023

Initially, these were managed manually, but the intrusion of digital technologies revolutionized it. Now, real-time connections provide more accurate data and information, which helps create collaboration in the digital world. It has made visible changes in the SCM systems. All this data has a timestamp.

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Planergy

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

While less visible, these procurement areas are crucial for maintaining a functional educational environment. It involves long-term planning, vendor relationship management, and aligning procurement decisions with institutional goals. Strategic Procurement Strategic procurement goes beyond transactional purchasing.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 11, 2024

For our readers who couldn’t/didn’t attend, here are our own reflections based on the time we had ( if we missed you, apologies, but do reach out to us here to get your procurement tech solution in front of our analysts ). So cleansing of SMFs is vital, even though it takes time. Compliance and GDPR — does the data stay locked?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 4, 2024

Conversely, it has a larger scope than task management, which deals with individual tasks, and project management, which handles one-time initiatives. Document-centric BPM is for efficiently managing documents and content—such as contracts—within processes.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2023

Data analytics plays a central role in inventory optimization. It provides real-time visibility into stock levels, lead times, and demand patterns. Businesses can make precise forecast demand, identify obsolete inventory, and can use data analytics to make smart decisions about stock allocation and replenishment.

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Planergy

MARCH 18, 2025

How better management in AP can give you better flexibility for cash flow management. Tools like PLANERGY enhance supply chain resilience by providing real-time tracking, data-driven insights, and streamlined communication with suppliers. What will you do for your school food service?

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ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

CTA April 28, 2023 | | Supply Chain by Vishal Patel Cost, Risk, and Sustainability. The question is, how do you balance all three while maintaining continuous operations and generating revenue at the same time? Roach believes that when it comes to ESG, there’s no time like the present. People just need to get started,” she said.

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ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] A Balancing Act: Drive Sustainability while Managing Cost and Risk April 27, 2023 | | Supply Chain by Vishal Patel Cost, Risk, and Sustainability. The question is, how do you balance all three while maintaining continuous operations and generating revenue at the same time?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

They need strong SCM practices to help work out the logistics of transporting goods across long distances and through multiple countries without creating longer lead times or delays. Advanced software tools can automate some parts of forecasting, providing real-time updates and alerts when inventory levels are too high or low.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

This technology significantly reduces manual work, minimizes errors, and speeds up transaction times. Supply Chain Management (SCM) Software SCM software offers a comprehensive view of the supply chain, enabling companies to manage logistics, production, and distribution more effectively.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

This technology significantly reduces manual work, minimizes errors, and speeds up transaction times. Supply Chain Management (SCM) Software SCM software offers a comprehensive view of the supply chain, enabling companies to manage logistics, production, and distribution more effectively.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 3, 2025

specializes in leveraging artificial intelligence to optimize supply chain operations, with a strong emphasis on real-time data analytics and demand sensing. By analyzing historical and real-time data, it helps businesses anticipate fluctuations, reducing overstocking or stockouts. ThroughPut.ai ThroughPut.ai ThroughPut.ai

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Planergy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Using financial tools can help save time and resources while improving accuracy in the budgeting process.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

On the one hand, suites which cover spend analysis alongside other procure-to-pay or source-to-contract functionality are packaged as part of an all-in-one offering. Nonetheless, the time savings offered even just by classifying half of the line items is a huge amount of work saved. All-in-one Suites. Let’s wrap this up then.

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