Spend Matters

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis we provide an overview of Onventis and its solution for source-to-pay (S2P). S2P suites typically cover sourcing, supplier management, contract management, spend analytics, AP automation and e-procurement. Onventis provides the above but it’s also important to note two other things about Onventis.

Market analysis 107

Market analysis Contract management Sourcing Buyers 107

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The platform’s innovative approach to digital procurement captured the attention of businesses seeking to enhance their supplier relationships and automate invoicing. By 2018, Tradeshift had evolved into a global business network that connected buyers and suppliers across diverse industries and regions.

Market analysis 103

Market analysis Networking Buyers Supply chain management 103

Spend Matters

AUGUST 5, 2024

The post Ivalua: Vendor Analysis (Part 2) — S2C solution product-level strengths and opportunities, voice of the customer, competitors and market analysis, user considerations, analyst commentary and summary appeared first on Spend Matters. Visit the site and log in/register to read.

Market analysis 117

Market analysis Supplier relationship management Contract Sourcing 117

Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The post SAP Ariba: Vendor Analysis 2023 Update (Part 1) — S2C solution overview, market analysis, company SWOT, competitors appeared first on Spend Matters. SAP Ariba solutions continue to undergo significant development, and the solution’s overall SAP Ariba roadmap increasingly intersects with those of other SAP products.

Market analysis 111

Market analysis Contract Sourcing Procurement 111

Spend Matters

JUNE 17, 2024

The post GEP: Vendor Analysis (Part 2) — S2C solution product-level strengths and opportunities, competitors and market analysis, user considerations, voice of the customer, analyst commentary and summary appeared first on Spend Matters. This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.

Market analysis 111

Market analysis Contract Sourcing Risk 111

Spend Matters

JULY 10, 2023

It also integrates ESG into its spend and supplier management. Part 1 of this update provides an overview of Proactis’ S2P offerings, a company-level SWOT analysis and a list of key competitors. Proactis is one such suite vendor. Part 2 will examine the solution’s strengths/weaknesses and offer tech selection tips.

Market analysis 98

Market analysis e2e Contract management Spend management 98

Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Unimarket and its procure-to-pay (P2P) solution. Unimarket is a cloud-based P2P platform that streamlines eprocurement, invoicing and supplier management. It offers an integrated suite of tools designed to enhance efficiency, control costs and ensure compliance.

Eprocurement 76

Eprocurement Procurement Market analysis Buyers 76

Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

In this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis, we provide an overview of Supply Risk Solutions and its solution for supplier (chain) risk management. Supplier risk management is crucial for a variety of reasons. It handles all supplier communication on behalf of the client and offers a variety of other managed services.

Risk management 111

Risk management Risk Suppliers Management 111

Spend Matters

AUGUST 16, 2022

State of Flux developed its approach based on the realization that many organizations practicing SRM do only Supplier Management. Supplier Management (vs SRM) is more of a one-way street where suppliers are considered simple necessities. Also, such organizations supported suppliers who needed it. when others were not.

Market analysis 97

Market analysis supply chain software solutions Raw materials Supply Chain Efficiency 97

Spend Matters

JULY 27, 2022

Categories: Sourcing , Supplier Information Management , supplier networks , Supplier Performance , Supplier Risk and Compliance Management , Suppliers Tags: PRO Direct materials management is a hot market for procurement solutions with few specialists on the market.

Market analysis 98

Market analysis Sourcing Supplier relationship management Material management 98

SCMDOJO

MARCH 24, 2025

3) Supplier Evaluation Purchase Price Variance (PPV) assists in evaluating supplier relationships and managing supplier selection. It helps determine the accuracy of supplier pricing. Checkout SCMDOJO’s Supplier Excellence Manual, your go-to supplier management guide!

Price 69

Price Purchasing supply chain budgeting Raw materials 69

Spend Matters

JULY 21, 2022

Procurence’s solution (Meercat) provides customers with rich features to manage their suppliers and their risk, emphasizing supply quality management and project-based procurement. Ten years ago, the founders evaluated the mid-market solutions and came up with the conclusion that none of them were easy to use or fast to implement.

Market analysis 97

Market analysis Procurement Quality management Supply Chain Optimization 97

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Build strong supplier partnerships for long-term stability. Supplier Financial Instability: Bankruptcy or operational shutdowns of key vendors. Damaged supplier relationships and business reputation. Improved Supplier Collaboration: Stronger relationships lead to better service levels and pricing.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 59

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

Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of BlueBean and its solution for procure-to-pay. BlueBean’s unique ‘request-to-pay’ solution removes the need for supplier portals, purchase orders, invoices and expense claims.

Purchase orders 122

Purchase orders Procurement Market analysis Purchasing 122

Spend Matters

APRIL 19, 2023

To potential buyers — mdf commerce has over 25 years of experience in the US and Canadian public sector that includes over 6,500 buying agencies and over 600,000 active suppliers on its networks. Its solutions follow best public sector practices and are integrated when initially implemented.

Market analysis 95

Market analysis Sourcing Eprocurement Procurement 95

Spend Matters

AUGUST 8, 2022

In today’s three-part PRO Vendor Analysis series on Medius’ purchase-to-pay (P2P) offering, Part 1 provides a company background and high-level solution overview, gives a company SWOT analysis and discusses Medius’ competitors. Read more. ).

Market analysis 75

Market analysis Spend management Buyers Change management 75

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.

Contract management 114

Contract management Contract Supplier relationship management Management 114

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. It is exactly the kind of challenge that VORTAL addresses.

Procurement solutions 117

Procurement solutions Sourcing Procurement Market analysis 117

Spend Matters

MARCH 18, 2024

Halo Ai was founded to assist organizations with their third-party risk management problems by consolidating supplier data into one platform, gathering supplier information automatically and assessing risk for suppliers automatically. This Vendor Analysis explores Halo Ai’s platform, application and supporting services.

Risk management 114

Risk management Risk Supply chain resilience Management 114

Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The Kraljic matrix is used by organizations to help them work smartly with their suppliers. The Kraljic matrix was created by Peter Kraljic and first appeared in the Harvard Business Review in 1983 to devise a means to segment the supplier base. . You can also try switching suppliers if necessary to achieve the best price. .

supply chain budgeting 130

supply chain budgeting Purchasing Risk Market analysis 130

Spend Matters

AUGUST 18, 2022

Categories: Source to Pay , supplier networks Tags: PRO This Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis will give an overview of Tungsten Network’s global AP automation solution, called Total AP. The accounts payable automation market for large enterprises (over $1 billion in revenue) is different from the middle market or SME.

Networking 98

Networking Market analysis Buyers Suppliers 98

Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

A Complete Guide Strategic sourcing is a data-driven approach to securing the best value for your organization from its strategic suppliers. The process creates efficiencies across all spend categories, minimizes supply chain risks through improved supplier selection and awards, while giving visibility into pricing and forecasting.

Strategic sourcing 52

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency Sourcing 52

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The vendor takes a comprehensive approach, focusing on the spend control narrative and offering a unified solution that takes a variety of pain points in procurement and supplier management, most notably helping its customers control third-party spend through automated workflows.

Management 110

Management Market analysis Buyers Risk management 110

Una

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The procurement cycle begins at the point when you realize your organization needs to procure goods or services from an external supplier. Complete a market analysis. Next up, you’ll need to complete a thorough market analysis. Compile a list of suitable suppliers. Determine Your Business Needs.

Procurement 98

Procurement supply chain budgeting Purchase orders Market analysis 98

Spend Matters

JULY 26, 2023

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Pando and its solution for freight and logistics fulfillment. Even before the coronavirus pandemic, supply chains were prone to disruption due to the lack of collaboration between suppliers, customers, carriers and facilities. This content is for members only.

Logistics 98

Logistics Order Fulfillment Agile and Lean Supply Chain Purchase orders 98

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 6, 2023

This Vendor Analysis also explores the concept behind SpendQube: the platform, application and supporting services the vendor delivers and a competitive market analysis, complete with key analyst takeaways. Additionally, SpendQube utilizes its parent company to offer spend-based consulting services alongside the tool.

Market analysis 103

Market analysis Buyers Data Risk 103

Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Deployed and its solutions for Statement of Work (SOW). SOW drafting traditionally starts once a supplier bid has been accepted and the business is ready to move forward with work. This Vendor Analysis explores Deployed’s platform and application and supporting systems.

Bidding 116

Bidding Market analysis Buyers Suppliers 116

ivalua

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

After 8 months of deep market analysis, the Ivalua solution was the only one to meet all our requirements. In addition, Ivalua provides comprehensive and real-time data about our purchases, allowing us to manage spend and suppliers as effectively as possible.”.

Contract management 22

Contract management Contract Management Market analysis 22

Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

20152020: Procurement Gains Strategic Recognition Emergence of Strategic Sourcing : CFOs began to recognize procurement’s role in driving long-term value through strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and risk management. Analytics and insights from procurement data were minimal.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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

Procurement Templates

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Predictive analytics and real-time data in market analysis and risk assessment at a fraction of the time we need now. A tool that can help you shift through mountains of supplier data. Organizations can proactively identify cost-saving opportunities, mitigate risks, and enhance supplier performance.

Procurement 130

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Ethics Supply Chain Optimization 130

ABC of Procurement

AUGUST 29, 2023

Procurement focuses either at their internal stakeholders or suppliers. But what are the forces that impact the economy, and market? There is a tool for it. The post Porter’s five forces – practical use first appeared on ABC of Procurement.

Procurement 147

Procurement Suppliers Market analysis 147

Spend Matters

APRIL 17, 2024

This analysis examines Relish’s platform and applications, identifies competitors in the space, offers user considerations and concludes with some key takeaways. Relish’s main applications focus on validating and enriching data, particularly supplier information and invoice data digitization.

Suppliers 111

Suppliers Data Market analysis Demand 111

Procurement Templates

MARCH 3, 2024

Budget Analysis : Evaluating the available budget and financial resources is crucial to ensure that the procurement activities align with the organization’s financial capabilities. Market Research : Conducting research on available suppliers, products, and market trends is essential for making informed procurement decisions.

Strategic sourcing 130

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 130

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. My team and I work closely with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms and conditions.

Spend management 98

Spend management Management Procurement supply chain budgeting 98

SCMDOJO

APRIL 26, 2023

This approach can help organizations streamline their procurement processes, negotiate better deals with suppliers, and ultimately save money. This strategy also ensures strategic supplier relationship management as per the various categories. Read More: What Does a Procurement Manager Do?

Category management 108

Category management Management Supplier relationship management supply chain software solutions 108

Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

There are many procurement solutions on the market and many focus on the upstream processes, S2C, which is supposed to be more strategic than the downstream P2P processes. This Vendor Analysis Update will provide an overview of Cirtuo’s solution, a look at its competitive landscape, selection tips and an analyst summary.

Strategy 74

Strategy Management Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing 74

Una

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Factors to consider when purchasing IT range from supplier reputation and cost to support, reliability, fit-for purpose, and, most importantly, data. Complete a Market Analysis. Compile Supplier List. We use supplier administrative fees to finance our services, allowing us to make and keep membership free for members.

Procurement 98

Procurement Real-time Visibility Contract Purchasing 98