All Things Supply Chain
MARCH 26, 2025
Imagine ordering a smartphone online, expecting swift delivery, only to receive a notification that the estimated arrival time has been pushed back by several months.
Spend Matters
MARCH 27, 2025
Implementing a procurement digital transformation, whether digitalizing tools or processes, often turns out to be a much more complex task than anticipated. There are reasons for this. To help inform organizations on the cusp of transforming, we wanted to learn more from the people who are actually carrying out the day-to-day implementation and have first-hand experience of what can go wrong the systems integrators.
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SCMDOJO
MARCH 24, 2025
Introduction Gardner, (1954) and Huntzinger, (2007) define Purchase price variance (PPV) as a metric used to measure the effectiveness of cost-saving efforts by calculating the difference between the planned cost (standard pricing) allocated for purchasing activities and the actual cost incurred. Purchase Price Variance (PPV) can be tracked monthly, quarterly, biannually, or annually for a specific item or the overall spending over a given period.
Procurement Insights
MARCH 27, 2025
Without revealing actual details, have you been part of or witnessed a failed ProcureTech initiative? Please take a moment to respond to my poll, as I will use the results in an upcoming paper that I will share with the Purchasing & Global Supply Chain Professionals (PGSCP) group on LinkedIn. ABOUT PGSCP With 163,933 members, PGSCP is one of the oldest and first LinkedIn groups created for procurement professionals and the industry.
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AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
All Things Supply Chain
MARCH 24, 2025
The steel industry, a cornerstone of modern infrastructure, has long been synonymous with high carbon emissions.
Spend Matters
MARCH 25, 2025
For procurement professionals, AWS Marketplace might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Amazon. Many are more familiar with Amazon Business, a platform for sourcing indirect physical goods. However, when it comes to procuring third-party software, data and professional services, AWS Marketplace is the dedicated platform designed to support businesses in building and running their digital infrastructure.
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Procurement Insights
MARCH 25, 2025
Yesterday’s post, “Is It Really The End Of The RFP Process As We Know It? “ inspired a few very insightful comments that lead perfectly into today’s follow-up post. Here are two of the comments that have already come in: “Interesting. My view (coming from the private sector)- not everything needs a full-blown RFP. There should be internal guidelines in place outlining when to RFP vs not (based on spend, criticality, risk, outcomes expected, etc).” – Laur
Pipefy
MARCH 27, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been revolutionizing the market, and one of the sectors that benefits the most from this technology is sales. By using AI in the sales funnel – integrating BPM and BPA – it is possible to automate and make it more efficient. This reduces operational costs, eliminates bottlenecks, and improves the customer experience, which increases customer retention.
Spend Matters
MARCH 24, 2025
When we released Spring 2025 SolutionMap rankings last week, we introduced the intake and orchestration module. The SolutionMap process is extremely thorough, as it involves a robust RFI process as well as several hours of live product demonstrations, customer references and more. For intake and orchestration vendors, roughly 100 unique elements were covered via an RFI and ensuing product demonstrations.
Jaggaer
MARCH 24, 2025
Top 3 Procurement Technologies to Embrace in 2025 Staying ahead of key procurement technology and advancements is essential for CPOs who want to improve spend cost reduction, drive strategic value, and navigate the increasingly complex procurement landscape. With numerous options available across the source-to-pay spectrum, weve compiled the top three key technologies CPOs should embrace in 2025: 1.
Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
Procurement Insights
MARCH 25, 2025
Percentage of Suppliers Responding to RFP Requests No definitive, broad-spectrum statistic exists for the percentage of suppliers who respond to RFPs across all industries. Response rates vary widely depending on industry, RFP complexity, supplier capacity, and perceived opportunity value. Heres an analysis: General Estimates: Industry reports and expert commentary suggest response rates typically range from 20% to 50%.
Supply Chain Dive
MARCH 27, 2025
The port may see a 10% drop in volume in the back half of 2025, according to Executive Director Gene Seroka.
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. While technology plays a crucial role in modernizing procurement functions, stakeholder engagement ultimately determines whether digital initiatives succeed or fail. To understand why, lets look at the following parallel: Procurement professionals often discuss spend under management (SUM) as a key metric of success.
Pipefy
MARCH 25, 2025
Policy renewal is one of the most critical processes for insurers, directly impacting the retention rate the customer retention rate. Users who experience a fast, secure, and seamless process are more likely to renew their contracts , reducing churn rates and increasing loyalty. In this context, policy automation through BPM (Business Process Management) and BPA (Business Process Automation) becomes essential to enhance the customer experience and optimize operations.
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Procurement Insights
MARCH 27, 2025
For this case study (or, if you prefer, test case), I assumed the role of a practitioner and ProcureTech solution provider, leveraging the power of Generative AI to do three things: Research and identify a potential ProcureTech solution provider partner Create a Mock Request For Proposal (RFP) Create the RFP response from the identified ProcureTech solution provider PRACTITIONER REQUEST – How could ProcureTech solution provider AdaptOne help Byrne, Inc.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
MARCH 24, 2025
In the intricate dance of the global electronics supply chain, a disruptive force has emerged, sending ripples of chaos through its intricate web of interconnected components. In the wake of tariff mandates, the once-stable equilibrium is now in a state of flux, as industry players scramble to adapt to the shifting landscape. Join us as we delve into the unfolding drama of this new era, where supply chains are tested to their limits and demand forecasting becomes
Spend Matters
MARCH 26, 2025
Part 2 of this two-part Spend Matters Vendor Analysis focuses on the strengths and opportunities of Precoro s P2P solution. It also looks at the voice of the customer and the elements to consider when looking at Precoro as a potential solution provider. Part 1 provides a history and overview of Precoros P2P solution and a look at its roadmap. This content is for members only.
Pipefy
MARCH 25, 2025
Financial fraud is one of the biggest challenges for institutions offering credit and loans. Fraudsters use everything from fake documents to stolen identities to bypass verification systems and obtain credit fraudulently. This is why AI for risk management is one of the most powerful tools banks and fintechs can rely on to detect and prevent fraud in an automated way.
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Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for
Procurement Insights
MARCH 22, 2025
Approximately 30% of ProcureTech solution providers are likely to take on clients they know have minimal chance for success, driven by revenue goals, market competition, and client pressure. This varies by provider maturityestablished firms (e.g., Coupa, Ivalua) may hover closer to 20%, while newer entrants could exceed 40%. Without specific data, this estimate relies on industry trends and parallels, offering a plausible range of 20-40%.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
MARCH 24, 2025
In teh intricate web of global supply chains, resilience is the key to withstanding the unpredictable challenges of today’s dynamic business landscape. As industries evolve and transform,the reliance on traditional databases is being challenged by the innovative capabilities of graph databases. In this article,we delve into how graph databases are revolutionizing the resilience of supply chains,offering a glimpse into the future of seamless,efficient,and adaptive op
Spend Matters
MARCH 26, 2025
Companies with multiple locations and decentralized procurement processes are increasingly seeking automation, visibility and control over their spending and, consequently, are moving toward more holistic procurement solutions. By integrating procurement, accounts payable automation and financial workflows, organizations can streamline operations, improve spend management and enhance compliance.
Procurement Leaders
MARCH 24, 2025
For as long as Ive been involved in the procurement space, CPOs have shown varying degrees of enthusiasm for broadening the functions value proposition. Over the past few years not surprisingly their focus has been focused on keeping the lights on, with almost all of their energy devoted to keeping key supply lines open and critical suppliers in business.
Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón
Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.
Procurement Insights
MARCH 23, 2025
This is a follow-up to my previous post, “What Is A Pre AND Post-Implementation Case Study: Here Is One for the CosmeticsIndustry.” However, to fully appreciate the gravity of today’s post and its corresponding results, read, “Are you chasing solutions or solving problems? “ The Forgotten Three A successful ProcureTech implementation can significantly influence product quality, supplier delivery performance, and full-time equivalents (FTEs) in indirect procurement b
Let's Talk Supply Chain
MARCH 24, 2025
Step into the fast-paced world of logistics with the supply chain boot camp offered by Spectrum News 1. This immersive program gives students a front-row seat to the intricate web of operations that drive the global supply chain. From warehousing to transportation, participants will gain a hands-on understanding of the key processes that keep goods flowing smoothly. join us on this exciting journey into the heart of the logistics industry and discover the endless possibilities that await you in
Spend Matters
MARCH 24, 2025
In this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis we provide an overview of BeNeering and its solution for e-procurement. Procurement organizations often encounter challenges such as limited user adoption, increased workload for purchasing teams, fragmented procurement processes and the complexity of integrating multiple ERP systems. These obstacles can lead to inefficiencies, lack of visibility and misaligned procurement strategies.
Planergy
MARCH 24, 2025
What's PLANERGY? Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Learn more We saved more than $1 million on our spend in the first year and just recently identified an opportunity to save about $10,000 every month on recurring expenses with PLANERGY.
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Tariffs will have a major impact on your supply chain, margins, and operations. Drawing on our work with global companies across manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software, technology, financial services, and a range of service industries, we outline the key strategic and tactical actions companies are taking to navigate this period of heightened uncertainty.
Procurement Insights
MARCH 23, 2025
The industry has been abuzz regarding ORO Labs’ acquisition of ProcureTech 100 this past week. The early results from a poll asking, “As a procurement professional, how interested are you in the ORO Labs purchase of ProcureTech 100 news?” indicate that 46% of respondents are “Not Interested At All.” In comparison, only 26% are “Somewhat Interested.” Why do you think 72% of all respondents to this point don’t seem to care as much as the industry med
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 27, 2025
According to the GCCA, the U.S. loses billions of tons of perishable food products each year to poor cold chain storage systems.
Jaggaer
MARCH 24, 2025
Jon Lawrence joins the team to lead development of solutions that solve emerging market challenges RESEARCH TRIANGLE, NC, March 24, 2025 JAGGAER, a global leader in Source-to-Pay and Supplier Collaboration, today announces the appointment of Jon Lawrence as Chief Product Officer. With his vision and transformative approach, Lawrence will oversee the entire product portfolio, ensuring that the product offerings continue to solve todays critical market challenges while addressing the future of pr
Planergy
MARCH 24, 2025
What's PLANERGY? Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficientlyby automating purchasing and invoice processing. Learn more We saved more than $1 million on our spend in the first year and just recently identified an opportunity to save about $10,000 every month on recurring expenses with PLANERGY.
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Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.
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