Procurement Insights

APRIL 3, 2025

Emphasizes cross-industry collaboration , with themes like AI, sustainability, and supplier diversity. Global Reach, Real Impact Participants and speakers come from over 50 countries. Startup Acceleration & Visibility Provides a springboard for companies like Cirtuo, DeepStream, Archlet, Kodiak Hub , and ORO Labs.

Innovation 52

Innovation Real-time Visibility Sustainability Collaboration 52

Procurement Express

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Procurement software is a tool designed to streamline and automate procurement operations, from purchase requests to supplier payments. It integrates with cost accounting systems to track spending, ensures smoother workflows for accounts payable and accounts receivable, and provides real-time visibility into purchasing activities.

supply chain software solutions 40

supply chain software solutions Purchase orders Procurement Real-time Visibility 40

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. How AP can improve relationships with your key suppliers. How to capture early payment discounts and avoid late payment penalties.

supply chain budgeting 52

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

Spend Matters

MARCH 11, 2024

We use solution provider and practitioner intelligence, alongside our first-hand knowledge from endless demos within the tech industry (culminating in our Vendor Analyses ) to steer our research and analysis which informs the best decisions of the best decision makers. Supplier Master Files have changed, he said.

Procurement strategies 111

Procurement strategies Innovation Strategy Procurement 111

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). OTIF (Service).

Supply Chain KPIs 98

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

Planergy

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

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Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Budget 52

Arkestro

JULY 4, 2022

Supplier diversity is increasingly being recognized as a critical objective for procurement. From a societal viewpoint, organizations that achieve supplier diversity help address inequality and social injustice. While supplier diversity has many indisputable benefits, it is also easier said than done.

Suppliers 52

Suppliers Procurement Real-time Visibility Chief Procurement Officer 52

Spend Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

They mainly make requisitions and purchase orders to suppliers through searches in internal or external catalogs or via configurable electronic forms. budget compliance and inventory availability), enable effective spend, preferred supplier and category management.

Procurement solutions 98

Procurement solutions Procurement supply chain budgeting Real-time Visibility 98

Spend Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

Spend Analytics solutions provide a single view into all historic, current and planned supplier spending in order to improve that spending through better sourcing, compliance and demand management. The top vendors extend the analytics schema to also support predictive data analysis, AI/ML models or real-time visibility across many systems.

Real-time Visibility 98

Real-time Visibility Data e2e Quality 98

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Following months of debate based on extensive knowledge of the many procurement technologies they have demoed, analyzed and benchmarked, they arrive at a list of five young providers that they believe are innovative and exciting, have a rapidly rising presence in the market, can grow sustainably and which every CPO should have on their radar.

Buyers 110

Buyers Real-time Visibility Sustainability Data 110

Jaggaer

MAY 19, 2020

“The automation has streamlined the Council’s contract management and supplier performance processes and as such we feel that this has increased our business efficiency and improved internal and third-party collaboration by reducing operating expenses.” – Tommy Burns, Procurement Project Officer – East Ayrshire Council.

Contract 52

Contract Suppliers Management Contract management 52

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

And yet, especially in many manufacturing industries, goods and services purchased from external suppliers can account for 60% of a company’s revenue. The best starting point for putting together a simple spend analysis is usually a mixture between: POs issued to external suppliers. Supplier ESG analytics. It’s shockingly few.

supply chain software solutions 52

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

Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

And yet, especially in many manufacturing industries, goods and services purchased from external suppliers can account for 60% of a company’s revenue. The best starting point for putting together a simple spend analysis is usually a mixture between: POs issued to external suppliers. Supplier ESG analytics. It’s shockingly few.

supply chain software solutions 52

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

Spend Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

I have seen top performers with catalog content that includes volume/promotional pricing, real-time price checks, multi-currency, multilingual and custom or specialty attributes for industry-specific inventory data, which were also embedded into shopping lists and more.

Procurement 98

Procurement Real-time Visibility Purchasing Inventory 98

Spend Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

Contract lifecycle management solutions are systems that automate the authoring, negotiation, execution, implementation, monitoring and renewal of B2B contracts (with an emphasis on supplier contracts). Contract drafting The ability to quickly compare and draft effective contracts based on approved clauses/provisions that meet business needs.

Contract 103

Contract Management Negotiation Real-time Visibility 103

Spend Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

Why buy AP Automation/Invoice-to-Pay solutions The process of capturing and validating supplier invoices carries a high burden of manual work, which can introduce errors and cause delays. Supplier collaboration workspace The ability of a supplier collaboration workspace or portal to enable suppliers to engage within a buyer’s process (e.g.,

Buyers 97

Buyers Collaboration Agile and Lean Supply Chain Suppliers 97

Claritum

JULY 31, 2018

This article focuses on effective supplier management. The five pillars of effective supplier management covered in this article are: Supplier Information Management. Supplier Lifecycle Management. Supplier Performance Management. Supplier Risk, Diversity and Compliance Management.

Suppliers 42

Suppliers Management Real-time Visibility Supplier relationship management 42

Arkestro

APRIL 25, 2023

The workforce shortage reached half a million this year , and many sectors continue to grapple with increased lead times, and volatile material costs. At the same time, the number of young, able-bodied construction workers has decreased by 8% over the past decade, further exacerbating the industry’s labor shortage.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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

Arkestro

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Limited Supplier Network. Relying on a limited number of suppliers can lead to back-orders and other delays. Constrained supply chains and the associated shortages have resulted in mounting pressures for organizations to diversify their supplier bases. Supply Chain Visibility. Managing Supplier Relationships.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility Procurement e2e Raw materials 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. Best Supplier recommendations .

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Real-time Visibility Procurement Buyers 52

EazyStock

JUNE 16, 2022

Advancing technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, make connectivity and supply chain visibility easier. AI can adapt in near-real-time to changing conditions and develop new knowledge by processing more data and revealing more patterns and trends than humans can. Inventory management and AI.

Supply chain management 52

Supply chain management Supply chain management Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions 52

Finale Inventory

MAY 16, 2024

A reorder point is the level of inventory you choose to indicate when it’s time to order new stock. Lack of minimum and maximum inventory. Safety stock , or min/max inventory, acts as a buffer against unexpected demand surges or supplier delays. Incorrect reorder points.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility Inventory Purchase orders Demand 52

EazyStock

JUNE 23, 2022

This is especially true in inventory management, where new technologies are being introduced all the time, and along with them, more and more data is being generated. The key for inventory management teams is to know what to do with it! Integrating big data and the IoT provides an overview of warehouse inventory in real-time.

Inventory 52

Inventory Data Management Real-time Visibility 52

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. It ensures that suppliers’ products, services, and pricing are consistent, accurate, and up-to-date.

Management 52

Management Procurement Supplier relationship management Real-time Visibility 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

EazyStock

APRIL 13, 2022

You should also review and choose suppliers, decide where to locate warehouses and whether to implement software throughout the supply chain. This will ensure that you have the right goods, at the right time, and in the right place to meet customer demand. Once again, you need real-time, good data to control supply.

supply chain budgeting 52

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

Arkestro

MAY 30, 2022

From April 2021’s “ A New Paradigm For Procurement ”: “As enterprises increasingly depend on an expanding and evolving supplier ecosystem, better optimization of strategic planning and procurement is paramount. It was clear JIT models needed to be updated and alternative suppliers were needed. The stakes couldn’t be higher. .

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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

Arkestro

MAY 16, 2022

This result in an incredibly complex and fast-moving web of supplier relationships. Made purchases from over 6,500 suppliers located across the world. 35,000 different raw materials and 6,500 suppliers are a lot of balls in the air to manage for this company’s procurement team. Some raw materials are in short supply.

Raw materials 52

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

Arkestro

MARCH 28, 2023

According to Spend Matter’s whitepaper, “ Procurement’s future is embedded platforms: introduction to predictive procurement orchestration ,” while many organizations have adopted digital technology, the transformation occurs more on the visibility level (i.e. Is low-intent purchasing behavior affecting your business?

Procurement 52

Procurement Real-time Visibility Procurement team Purchasing 52

Arkestro

MARCH 28, 2023

According to Spend Matter’s whitepaper, “ Procurement’s future is embedded platforms: introduction to predictive procurement orchestration ,” while many organizations have adopted digital technology, the transformation occurs more on the visibility level (i.e. Is low-intent purchasing behavior affecting your business?

Procurement 52

Procurement Real-time Visibility Procurement team Purchasing 52

Planergy

AUGUST 21, 2023

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. How AP can improve relationships with your key suppliers. How to capture early payment discounts and avoid late payment penalties. Here’s how.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility Purchasing supply chain software solutions Spend management 52

TYA Suite

AUGUST 26, 2024

It helps businesses streamline their purchasing activities, improve supplier relationships, and gain better control over spending. By automating procurement processes, businesses can reduce manual errors, eliminate redundant tasks, and negotiate better deals with suppliers.

supply chain software solutions 40

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

Claritum

MAY 11, 2018

Your business could struggle to achieve visibility of its global supply chain. Without good visibility, maximising the benefits from global sourcing is impossible, as it is impossible to track exactly how much is being spent. Do you have visibility of a global supply chain? Supply chain visibility is poor. %.

Global sourcing 32

Global sourcing Sourcing Chief Procurement Officer Real-time Visibility 32

Barkers Procurement

MAY 11, 2023

Take control of the demo process Demos are crucial to rule out different providers. Forming a demo script based on your requirements will help you to compare functionalities more easily, establish any gaps in capabilities of functionality and ask the right questions. It also speeds up payment in the P2P process.

Cost of ownership 52

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

Arkestro

MAY 9, 2022

Ensure your company has a steady supply of what it needs to produce its end product on time and at the lowest possible price. Companies had customers across the world but also had to compete for suppliers with organizations in other countries. It’s no longer about what components cost and which suppliers are the cheapest.

Procurement 52

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

Planergy

MARCH 2, 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. Tail spend is often unmanaged spend because it’s spread out across multiple departments and suppliers.

supply chain budgeting 52

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

Claritum

JULY 5, 2018

Whether you are focused on controlled growth or cost efficiencies, the ability to measure what is occurring in real time is essential to making decisions. Procurement needs to have real time data on the entire supply chain. I’ve negotiated some preferred supplier contracts, but they struggle to gain adoption.

Real-time Visibility 36

Real-time Visibility Management Chief Procurement Officer Supply Chain Efficiency 36