Spend Matters

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In no order of preference, other than by the date they arrived in our inbox, today let’s hear from: Donna Wilczek, EVP Strategy and Innovation at Coupa , spend management suite provider and one of Spend Matters 50 Procurement Providers to Know. using supply chain digital twins to optimize supply chain networks for carbon takeout).

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JUNE 5, 2023

Today I’m joined by Logward , an exciting tech brand with a vision of a future where supply chain departments lead the transformation of their industries, instead of simply transporting it. 22.23] A closer look at Logward’s Sourcing Solutions – what they do, the key features and benefits. 44.17] The future for Logward.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 5, 2023

Embracing digital technologies has become a necessity for companies to streamline operations, improve customer experiences, and increase overall efficiency. Procurement’s Role in Driving Business Success Procurement, often viewed as a behind-the-scenes function, plays a critical role in a company’s success.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Neither oral nor text-based conversational AI (also known as conversational user experience [CUX] and conversational interfaces [CUI] the latter of which include chatbots) is by no means new, despite the relatively recent prolific uptake by procurement solution vendors. This helps the system to respond more accurately to queries.

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Planergy

JANUARY 26, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Here we’ll discuss various potential supply chain disruptions and what you can do to mitigate the risks to keep your business up and running throughout whatever circumstances are thrown your way.

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ivalua

APRIL 23, 2021

The book gives a clear view of the benefits of cross functional collaboration for procurement and also some actionable insights as to how procurement can foster collaboration with other areas of the business. . By supporting the budget holders they can then deliver value to the organisation.

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 6, 2024

NOTE: The “ Green Giant ” can story and The Four Cornerstones for Leveraging Cost Transparency model resonated most with me. ProPurchaser ** ProPurchaser** operates in the procurement intelligence and cost management sector, providing tools and data to assist supply chain professionals in negotiations.

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Pipefy

MAY 23, 2023

In its long history , procurement has evolved from self-contained purchasing entities to an essential business partner handling processes involving several departments and many subprocesses. The risks of errors and bottlenecks alone in manual work make procurement a superb place to begin a digital transformation. Risk reduction.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Our expert team works alongside your organization, offering comprehensive and customized procurement solutions that align with your business goals. Our services range from spend analysis and supplier relationship management to contract management, strategic sourcing, and e-procurement solutions.

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 6, 2023

.” “Or as COUPA Founder and President Dave Stephens, in explaining the company’s “see how it works” tagline emphasized in terms of the vendor’s key differentiator, “COUPA is the only On-Demand procurement solution that’s amazingly easy to use.””

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Una

JANUARY 4, 2023

In addition to negotiating discounts, group purchasing organizations may also provide other services such as supply chain management , procurement consulting, and logistics support. Overall, GPOs can help businesses streamline their purchasing process, reduce costs, and access a wider range of products and services.

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TYA Suite

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Procurement has changed a lot in the digital age, moving from old, manual methods to modern, tech-driven systems. This change helps businesses work faster, more efficiently, and at lower costs to stay competitive. Mobile procurement is now essential for businesses.

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Barkers Procurement

MARCH 6, 2024

Challenge Solution Results Social Value Challenge The challenge was to take the maturity assessment and develop a target operating model which embraced and mapped into the regional operating model, whilst still reducing cost and risk throughout the supply chain. Non-core procurement benchmarked at ‘Emergent’.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The forum served as a platform for Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) and other procurement and sourcing leaders to share their vision about leveraging data-driven insights to create flexible and resilient supply chains. Cost Reduction. Lack of budget. Developing supply chain resiliency.

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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.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

From securing raw materials to procuring top-tier services, these purchases directly impact a company’s efficiency, productivity, and bottom line. MPS involves partnering with a specialized third-party provider to handle some or all procurement activities.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Our expert team works alongside your organization, offering comprehensive and customized procurement solutions that align with your business goals. Our services range from spend analysis and supplier relationship management to contract management, strategic sourcing, and e-procurement solutions.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A successful procurement transformation involves a strategic overhaul of processes, technologies, and approaches to achieve greater efficiency, cost savings, risk management, and value creation. Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors, leading to faster and more accurate procurement cycles.

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Pipefy

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

According to Amazon’s 2024 State of Procurement report, 95% of decision makers believe that procurement has room for optimization. Today, procurement tools are too useful and readily available to ignore. What are procurement tools? How are procurement solutions classified?

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 24, 2023

As per the experts “ PLAN for 2023 requires a synergy between people, process and technology aspects.” Technology: CPOs should look for an integrated platform to manage all the spending and processes, such as third-party risk, sourcing, supply chain, invoicing, contracting, and payments.

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TYA Suite

JULY 17, 2024

Traditionally, procurement strategy entails meticulous planning to procure goods and services efficiently, aligning with organizational goals. However, the advent of digital procurement strategy has revolutionized the paradigm. Integrates digital procurement strategies to enhance efficiency, transparency, and innovation.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 3, 2023

Introduction In the complex and fast-paced business world of today, Managed Procurement Services (MPS) have emerged as a key solution for enterprises seeking to streamline their operations, improve efficiencies, and achieve cost savings. Procurement is no longer just about purchasing goods and services at the lowest cost.

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Jaggaer

MAY 16, 2024

The group accelerates digital transformation through a path of efficiency in supplier management. Thanks to this improvement, we can more efficiently involve our Supply Base, with whom we work daily to pursue these goals. In fact, digital procurement is a fast-growing market globally and is also starting to expand domestically.

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Planergy

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

It’s never a good idea to work with a single partner on anything mission-critical, as it can damage your organization if an issue arises with its supply chain. It can work for basic things like office supplies you don’t often need. Fewer suppliers can make it much easier for companies to manage their supply chains effectively.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

Introduction In an ever-evolving business environment, successful procurement operations are key to keeping organizations efficient, competitive, and profitable. But what happens when businesses lack the resources, expertise, or time to manage procurement effectively? This is where managed procurement services come into play.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

FRDM FRDM is a software company specialising in supply chain risk management. Their software is designed for multinational corporations managing complex supply chains. It helps large enterprises like Virgin, Coca-Cola, Boeing, and IBM map, monitor, and mitigate ESG risks across their global supply chains.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 3, 2023

We recently spoke with procurement solution providers to discover what their customers are asking of them. In a new series of investigations Spend Matters is speaking with representatives from the world of procurement tech practitioners and consultants to discover the word on the street about the challenges of ‘turning digital.’

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Pipefy

JUNE 15, 2023

As businesses complete their digital transformation and move away from complex (and often manual) legacy systems, modern procurement solutions are rapidly replacing traditional methods. Build a more efficient procurement with the Definitive Guide to P2P Optimization Download free guide What is cloud procurement?

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Planergy

JANUARY 19, 2023

As it often proves reliable when estimating outcomes, this concept is widely used by various industries attempting to maximize their efficiency. This would mean that 70% of your spending is going toward one type of product—in this case, stationery—and 30% is being spent on other types of office supplies. How Pareto Analysis Works?

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Procurement Software

APRIL 2, 2024

You don’t need a 6-figure software budget or a large sum to hire consultants for implementation. There’s plenty of digital procurement solutions out there for every budget. So, we’re going to take a quick look at three different price brackets and examine what you can buy with this budget. Let’s dive in.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Acknowledging cost avoidance: Why measuring procurement performance on hard savings alone is futile. This is usually measured against budget standard costs, which are based on last price paid or moving average price. White space savings (freeing up someone’s time and increasing operational efficiency).

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Acknowledging cost avoidance: Why measuring procurement performance on hard savings alone is futile. This is usually measured against budget standard costs, which are based on last price paid or moving average price. White space savings (freeing up someone’s time and increasing operational efficiency).

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Planergy

AUGUST 8, 2023

They include: Open tendering Single-source procurement Two-stage tendering Restricted tendering Request for proposal (RFP) Request for quotation (RFQ) Your procurement team will determine which method to source goods and services based on what you need, when you need it, your budget, and other factors.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 6, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 7 KPIs Your Procurement Team May Be Ignoring! Procurement is a business function that has undergone a lot of change in the last few years. As a believer in the power of procurement, this recognition makes me happy. procurement #technologyadoption #supplychainmanagement.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 2, 2023

Introduction In an increasingly interconnected and competitive business landscape, the role of procurement has transformed from a supporting function to a strategic powerhouse. Managed procurement services can cover a vast range of functions – from sourcing and supplier management to purchasing, invoicing, and payment processes.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 2, 2023

If you’re new to the term, Managed Procurement Services refers to the outsourcing of a company’s procurement functions to a specialized firm. This approach allows businesses to leverage the expertise of procurement specialists to streamline operations, optimize supplier relationships, and most importantly, reduce costs.

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Procurement Software

JUNE 13, 2023

Penny Penny is a startup based in Saudi Arabia, offering a cloud-based Source-To-Pay solution. It serves the needs of purchasing managers, procurement professionals and senior buyers. It enables users to allocate, manage and monitor budgets. Penny creates a single, consolidated central hub for all your procurement data.

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