Procurement Software

JUNE 13, 2023

There doesn’t seem to be a month go by without a new solution coming onto the market offering eSourcing software as part of their offering. Knowing which solution is suited to your business and level of procurement maturity is a minefield. Which eSourcing solutions are best suited to mid-market businesses?

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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.

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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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TYA Suite

AUGUST 26, 2024

With the right SMBs can streamline their purchasing activities, reduce costs, and enhance overall productivity. In this blog, we explore the key features and importance of procurement software for small and medium-sized businesses and how to choose the best procurement software solutions specifically designed for SMBs.

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ivalua

JULY 21, 2020

Procurement has been uniquely placed on the business front line of this crisis in helping to pivot supply chains from producing make-up to face masks and to finding thousands of items of remote working equipment overnight, or from manufacturing parts for car engines to ventilators.

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 6, 2024

ProPurchaser ** ProPurchaser** operates in the procurement intelligence and cost management sector, providing tools and data to assist supply chain professionals in negotiations. Dairy.com**: Offers technology services and intelligence platforms tailored to the dairy industry, focusing on supply chain optimization.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 2, 2024

But often, those who aren’t familiar with the procurement software market mistakenly overestimate the cost. The reality is that procurement tech doesn’t have to be expensive. You don’t need a 6-figure software budget or a large sum to hire consultants for implementation. Let’s dive in.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 11, 2024

Tech newcomers to PSI and Spend Matters FISCAL We met David Griffiths, CEO of FISCAL , a P2P risk management solution offering fraud forensics and SaaS risk software. Procurement was expected to generate one-third of the expected business value; transforming procurement and supply chain was key.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

If you want to search the whole range of procurement tech companies out there beyond just startups, then check our our free software directory. Focal Point Focal Point is a growing Atlanta-based procurement startup offering a unique solution tacking three different challenges within procurement.

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Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 30, 2024

These bastions of success have very little to do with the technology (so you can ignore those “comparison” advertisements by the software vendors), and more to do with the individuals involved in the selection and implementation process. They all need to be thinking strategically about where the best value is.”

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Spend Matters

MAY 22, 2024

There are different levels of GenAI applications in use by procurement solution providers, from basic/shallow to embedded ( see our definition of the ‘6 flavours of AI’ here ). So it’s a good thing for procurement solution providers that have not yet gone down the AI route.” applies more than GenAI.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 25, 2023

Indeed, in the current inflationary environment, it’s procurement that has real power to move both the top and bottom line. Therefore, now is the time for all businesses to embrace the benefits of digital procurement software. Smaller, targeted solutions can add value to your business in many ways. So what went wrong?

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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. Procurement organizations are primarily measured by cost savings, making it imperative for them to reduce purchase prices as much as possible.

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Pipefy

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Many organizations have implemented software automation tools that allow them to get more done at a lower cost, but procurement is one area that has lagged behind in this trend. According to Amazon’s 2024 State of Procurement report, 95% of decision makers believe that procurement has room for optimization.

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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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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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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. Procurement as a growth partner to the business. Great for repeatable purchases.

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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. Procurement as a growth partner to the business. Great for repeatable purchases.

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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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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

They are, of course, a very well-known name to anyone in the procurement space. Founded by Jason Busch in 2004, they were the first of the major procurement and supply chain blogs. Their focus on procurement software solutions began in earnest in 2014, when they first published the 50 To Know and 50 To Watch lists.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

They are, of course, a very well-known name to anyone in the procurement space. Founded by Jason Busch in 2004, they were the first of the major procurement and supply chain blogs. Their focus on procurement software solutions began in earnest in 2014, when they first published the 50 To Know and 50 To Watch lists.

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Planergy

JANUARY 19, 2023

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. Pareto Spend Analysis is an incredibly useful tool for optimizing supply chain management processes, reducing costs, and improving overall efficiency.

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The Procuretech Podcast

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Spend Matters are a household name to anyone in the Procurement space and are part of a larger parent company, Azul Partners. Spend Matters was founded by Jason Busch in 2004 and was one of the first Procurement and Supply Chain Blogs. Let's have a look: Almanac. The 50 To Know.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

Introduction to EmpoweringCPO and How Our Services Fit Into This Landscape EmpoweringCPO is at the forefront of this procurement revolution. We are a dedicated procurement services company that specializes in delivering tailor-made managed procurement solutions.

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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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Spend Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

Why buy a Spend Analytics solution Spend analytics helps generate business-relevant spending insights across internal spenders and the supply base by leveraging historic and predictive datasets across the enterprise. SaaS licenses) and supply chain planning systems.

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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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Planergy

OCTOBER 20, 2022

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Sourcing Supply Chain Management. Knowing when to use which document for what purpose can dramatically improve your procurement process. appeared first on PLANERGY Software. Download Free Copy.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

This blog intends to assist you through the labyrinth of procurement training by pointing out the most reliable courses that fit your objectives and aspirations and hence act as your compass in the realm of procurement training, whether you’re hoping to break into the sector, looking to up skill, or yearning for promotion chances.

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Barkers Procurement

DECEMBER 5, 2024

After a period of significant growth in recent years, Sunbelt had begun to experience a variety of operational challenges in support of their new footprint and scale, including how best to manage its highly complex supply-chain. Sunbelt Rentals selected Barkers to facilitate and manage this significant project. long-term strategy.

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