Procurement Insights

APRIL 5, 2025

Below is a ranking of the top 10 ProcureTech should-cost solution providersGEP, Zycus, Ivalua, SAP Ariba, Coupa Software, Jaggaer, Keelvar, Lytica, ProPurchaser, and Archletacross three criteria: length of time in business, company size, and top reason for dealing with each one.

supply chain software solutions 52

supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization Negotiation Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Spend Matters

MARCH 11, 2024

At Spend Matters, it’s as important for us to get to know the requirements and opinions of the procurement community of practitioners as it is for us to understand the world of tech solutions and their providers. So it was good to see a nice mix of both presenting at Procurement Strategies and Innovation (PSI) last week.

Procurement strategies 111

Procurement strategies Innovation Strategy Procurement 111

Procurement Insights

MARCH 6, 2025

Its a time-saver for procurement teams or C-level execs needing a starting point. Why Its Good: For industries like procurement or sustainability tech, where Provider X operates, being in the Leaders quadrant signals reliability and market dominance. demos, RFPs) and peer reviews. But its not gospel.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility 52

Spend Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

This Spend Matters series takes a look at the state of procurement technologies in the market today and whether they meet user demands. In this article, our analyst Xavier Olivera looks at Procure-to-Pay solutions. In this article, our analyst Xavier Olivera looks at Procure-to-Pay solutions.

Procurement 98

Procurement Real-time Visibility Purchasing Inventory 98

Spend Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

This Spend Matters series takes a look at the state of procurement technologies in the market today and whether they meet user demands. In this article, our analyst Xavier Olivera looks at E-Procurement. In this article, our analyst Xavier Olivera looks at E-Procurement. What does an E-Procurement solution do?

Procurement solutions 98

Procurement solutions Procurement supply chain budgeting Real-time Visibility 98

Planergy

MARCH 18, 2025

Cristian Maradiaga King Ocean Book a Live Demo Download a free copy of "Preparing Your AP Department For The Future", to learn: How to transition from paper and excel to eInvoicing. Tools like PLANERGY enhance supply chain resilience by providing real-time tracking, data-driven insights, and streamlined communication with suppliers.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 52

Planergy

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Cristian Maradiaga King Ocean Book a Live Demo Download a free copy of "Indirect Spend Guide", to learn: Where the best opportunities for savings are in indirect spend. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. Thanks to AI and other tools, you can now make better decisions with real-time data.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility Data Budget Strategic planning 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 21, 2021

In supply chain, simply observing your entire supply chain in action to assess it is not possible, but with data and a reliable performance management system like The Owl, you can at-least have a real-time view of your supply chain performance through KPIs and metrics. Customer Lead Time (Service). Procurement Cost.

Supply Chain KPIs 98

Supply Chain KPIs supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions 98

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 17, 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. We believe these companies deserve greater visibility, especially in a market which is increasingly consolidating and diluting buyer choices.

Buyers 110

Buyers Real-time Visibility Sustainability Data 110

Planergy

MARCH 24, 2025

Cristian Maradiaga King Ocean Book a Live Demo Download a free copy of "Indirect Spend Guide", to learn: Where the best opportunities for savings are in indirect spend. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. How to report and analyze indirect spend to identify savings opportunities.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Real-time Visibility Spend management Innovation 52

Spend Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

This Spend Matters series takes a look at the state of procurement technologies in the market today and whether they meet user demands. 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?

Contract 103

Contract Management Negotiation Real-time Visibility 103

Spend Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

This Spend Matters series takes a look at the state of procurement technologies in the market today and whether they meet user demands. Top 5 Spend Analytics tech capabilities What’s the state of the procurement technologies in the market today and do they meet user demands?

Real-time Visibility 98

Real-time Visibility Data e2e Quality 98

Arkestro

APRIL 25, 2023

Resources / Blog / Reducing Construction Costs & Improving Sourcing Efficiency with Predictive Procurement Reducing Construction Costs & Improving Sourcing Efficiency with Predictive Procurement Construction companies face a host of challenges in the post-COVID era. What Procurement Challenges Do Construction Companies Face?

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Sourcing supply chain budgeting Real-time Visibility 52

Arkestro

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Procurement professionals of all types face a challenging and dynamic work environment. What Are the Biggest Procurement Challenges in Health and Pharma? Beyond procurement teams working within the constraints of profit and cost savings, lives are at stake. Supply Chain Visibility. Limited Supplier Network. Managing risk.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility Procurement e2e Raw materials 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Some of the advantages that procurement analytics software can provide. No clear understanding of the extent of maverick spend – i.e. the % of total spend which is not being managed by a procurement professional. It’s not easy for a procurement manager to do a spend analysis from scratch. The key watch-outs with both approaches.

supply chain software solutions 52

supply chain software solutions Real-time Visibility Category management Data 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Some of the advantages that procurement analytics software can provide. No clear understanding of the extent of maverick spend – i.e. the % of total spend which is not being managed by a procurement professional. It’s not easy for a procurement manager to do a spend analysis from scratch. The key watch-outs with both approaches.

supply chain software solutions 52

supply chain software solutions Real-time Visibility Category management Data 52

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 16, 2023

You must have found yourself struggling with limited visibility into preferred or contracted suppliers, contract utilization status, budgeting issues, and multiple requirements for sourcing low dollar items or services. It is usually time consuming, require multiple approvals and follow ups. Lack of pricing compliance .

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Real-time Visibility Procurement Buyers 52

Arkestro

JULY 4, 2022

Supplier diversity is increasingly being recognized as a critical objective for procurement. Supplier Diversity is Critical for Multiple Reasons, and Predictive Procurement Is the Solution. As a result, implementing a process that effectively supports supplier diversity is a real obstacle many companies struggle with.

Suppliers 52

Suppliers Procurement Real-time Visibility Chief Procurement Officer 52

Procurement Express

JULY 15, 2024

brings the following benefits to small businesses: Complete Spending Oversight : The platform offers comprehensive visibility over company expenditures from start to finish, eliminating the risk of surprise invoices and ensuring that all transactions are accounted for. High-resolution images and a video demo are available upon request.

Purchase orders 52

Purchase orders Purchasing Real-time Visibility Management 52

Arkestro

MAY 9, 2022

Predictive Procurement Orchestration (PPO) is the future of procurement. The goals of procurement in an organization used to be relatively simple. Ensure your company has a steady supply of what it needs to produce its end product on time and at the lowest possible price. Why do we say that? Things continued to evolve.

Procurement 52

Procurement supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization Real-time Visibility 52

Arkestro

MAY 16, 2022

Predictive procurement is a must-have in chemical manufacturing. And this is why predictive procurement is a must-have. How Complex is Procurement in Chemical Manufacturing? . It’s one thing to cite the various ways that procurement and sourcing are complex for chemical manufacturing companies. You might be asking why.

Raw materials 52

Raw materials Procurement Real-time Visibility supply chain software solutions 52

Planergy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Cristian Maradiaga King Ocean Book a Live Demo Download a free copy of "Indirect Spend Guide", to learn: Where the best opportunities for savings are in indirect spend. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. Using financial tools can help save time and resources while improving accuracy in the budgeting process.

supply chain budgeting 92

supply chain budgeting Budget Real-time Visibility Spend management 92

Arkestro

MAY 30, 2022

Harvard Business Review has a number of articles that provide an excellent primer on the background of procurement in the health and pharma industries and the extraordinary challenges they have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Done Right, Going Digital Enables Procurement to Be Strategic to the Business.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Real-time Visibility supply chain software solutions 52

Arkestro

MARCH 28, 2023

Resources / Blog / The Potential of Predictive Procurement Orchestration The Potential of Predictive Procurement Orchestration Welcome to the 2020’s, the same decade that George Jetson from the cartoon “The Jetsons” was born. The procurement industry is no exception. Has procurement really been digitally transformed?

Procurement 52

Procurement Real-time Visibility Procurement team Purchasing 52

Arkestro

MARCH 28, 2023

The procurement industry is no exception. Has procurement really been digitally transformed? executives can see all procurement activities), but as a result the total workload for most procurement professionals has only grown. This makes it difficult for procurement teams to act due to the sheer volume.

Procurement 52

Procurement Real-time Visibility Procurement team Purchasing 52

Arkestro

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Resources / Blog / 5 Chilling Challenges Facing Procurement Today 5 Chilling Challenges Facing Procurement Today From uncovering hidden supply chain specters to exorcizing bothersome data demons, procurement managers certainly have their hands full. Read on if you dare. The chilling result?

Procurement 52

Procurement Procurement team Supplier relationship management Supply Chain Optimization 52

World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

What is Procurement? Procurement refers to the business processes involved in acquiring goods, services, and work from external suppliers. Scope : Procurement spans the entire process from identifying requirements to contract closure. Stakeholders : Procurement involves multiple internal stakeholders across the organization.

Strategic sourcing 52

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Spend Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

This Spend Matters series takes a look at the state of procurement technologies in the market today and whether they meet user demands. Top 5 AP Automation (or I2P) tech capabilities click to enlarge What’s the state of the procurement technologies in the market today and do they meet user demands?

Buyers 97

Buyers Collaboration Agile and Lean Supply Chain Suppliers 97

Planergy

JANUARY 18, 2024

Cristian Maradiaga King Ocean Book a Live Demo Download a free copy of "Indirect Spend Guide", to learn: Where the best opportunities for savings are in indirect spend. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. How to report and analyze indirect spend to identify savings opportunities.

Management 52

Management Procurement Supplier relationship management Real-time Visibility 52

Supply Chain Collaborator

MARCH 4, 2015

If ever there was a perfect time to engage a logistics IT solution like TMS, Optimizer or Yard Management tool, it is now. per gallon than at this same time last year according to Transport Topics. Intelligent Procurement. Call Now to Schedule A Demo (800) 731-7512. Routing Effectiveness. Up to 2% savings. Mode Selection.

supply chain software solutions 68

supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Logistics 68

TYA Suite

AUGUST 26, 2024

For small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), optimizing procurement processes is essential for maintaining a competitive edge and ensuring operational efficiency. Often overlooked in strategic planning, procurement management can significantly impact a company's bottom line.

supply chain software solutions 40

supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting Real-time Visibility Procurement 40

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The golden KPI for all procurement teams is savings. Selected parameters have to work in synergy (combination) to achieve real savings. The internal stakeholders have to cover various touch-points and need visibility into all relevant variables. For example- In stage 1, the target is ~$2319 vs. $1987 real savings.

Real-time Visibility 40

Real-time Visibility Management Procurement Category management 40

Arkestro

JULY 25, 2022

Procurement ESG programs have taken center stage over the last couple of years, as more and more countries are committing to climate legislations. . A big part of the answer to ESG governance is through digital transformation and the adoption of a data-driven procurement ESG program. . A perfect real-world example is Tesla.

Data 52

Data Procurement Real-time Visibility Sustainability 52

Barkers Procurement

MAY 11, 2023

Procure to pay is a process that integrates accounts payable and receivable systems so that the organisation can achieve greater efficiency. Consider the bigger picture P2P is part of the wider procurement strategy, and your software should be as well. Take control of the demo process Demos are crucial to rule out different providers.

Cost of ownership 52

Cost of ownership Real-time Visibility Purchase orders Procurement strategies 52

Planergy

JANUARY 19, 2023

Cristian Maradiaga King Ocean Book a Live Demo Download a free copy of "Indirect Spend Guide", to learn: Where the best opportunities for savings are in indirect spend. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. Procurement professionals can use pareto analysis to examine various aspects of business and adjust strategy.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 52

Arkestro

MAY 23, 2022

Last November, the lineup of container ships anchored off the coast of California hit 109, an all-time high. In 2021, lumber smashed all-time record prices, and home improvement stores were often sold out. How Procurement Can Help Explain Supply Chain Shortages. Before the pandemic, these ships could sail right into the harbor.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain Real-time Visibility Supply 52

Finale Inventory

JUNE 13, 2024

In the fast-paced world of ecommerce, inventory management plays a crucial role in the success of ecommerce sellers. Efficiently managing your inventory can save you time, money, and the headache of stockouts or overstocks. Efficient inventory management is vital for several reasons.

Inventory 52

Inventory Supply Chain Efficiency Management Real-time Visibility 52