Spend Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In no order of preference, other than by the date they arrived in our inbox, today let’s hear from Julia Salant, general manager, carbon solution at EcoVadis. This exchange is not merely transactional, it’s a strategic imperative that is shaping the future of our global supply chains.

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ivalua

JULY 12, 2021

Templegate Technologies, Recognized as one of the most promising procurement solution providers in India. Templegate Technologies , is a alliance partner for award winning Cloud Software Solution in Procurement Automation & Spend Management.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 25, 2024

In no order of preference, other than by the date they arrived in our inbox, today let’s hear from enterprise intelligence software specialist SAP , one of Spend Matters 50 Procurement Providers to Know. I believe that the scope of procurement will not contract back to a sole focus on supply stability and cost containment.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 19, 2023

Management consulting firm Oliver Whyman reports that incumbent companies are currently being overshadowed by a total of 356 procurement startups that offer procurement solutions. One of the main reasons for this is that these businesses are digitalizing procurement solutions.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Additional areas where the AI delivers value include contract lifecycle management, procure-to-pay processes of purchase requisitions, invoice processing/reconciliation and payment automation. AI-powered source-to-pay is the future At GEP, we leverage proprietary AI algorithms to streamline all procurement processes.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Here’s how Onventis describes itself: “We are pioneers in cloud-based solutions, transforming purchasing and finance processes since 2000. Our flagship product, Onventis Buyer cloud software, stands as a comprehensive procurement system designed to empower organizations across all aspects of procurement.

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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 Insights

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s assertion that “SaaS is dead” reflects a strategic shift towards AI-driven, integrated platforms that transcend traditional Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) models. Below is a curated list of notable ProcureTech SaaS companies. What does Nadella’s SaaS death statement mean to them?

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Procurement Software

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

I wanted to bring you the key criteria that you should consider when sourcing or considering a digital procurement solution. If you’re more of an audio person, we also ran a recent episode of the podcast covering some of these, which you can access here: What are the top 10 criteria to consider when buying procurement software?

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Spend Matters

AUGUST 29, 2023

Continuing our series of analyst observations on procurement tech market movements, this week we are considering the development of dark web monitoring as a tool in cyber supply chain risk management. The breach extended far beyond just SolarWinds, however, as the hacking strategy was a supply chain attack.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 16, 2025

Reduction in Admin Tasks and Data Entry Operational procurement processes require extensive administrative work, from entering supplier details in an ERP system, to processing purchase orders and reconciling invoices. Digital procurement solutions provide built-in analytics and reporting tools that simplify KPI measurement.

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 21, 2022

Procurement portals have shaped supply chain management drastically. It is one of the most useful and popular solutions for digital transformation. . The procurement portal’s functionality lets two complex business processes be optimized and streamlined. What is a procurement portal?

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The Procuretech Podcast

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In this episode of The Procurement Software Podcast, host James welcomes Praveen Kalamegham, CTO of Workrise, to discuss the importance of industry-specific solutions in procurement technology, particularly in the oil and gas sector. Timestamps: [00:02:21] Assessing procurement technology needs. [00:06:31]

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

In this article, we are going to explore what procurement tracking is, its importance in business and the tools to be used when conducting it for its efficient execution. What is Procurement Tracking? Procurement Tracking is the process of monitoring and managing procurement activities.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 25, 2024

As a result, they avoided the trap of eVA becoming a software project, as Bob put it, and were thereby able to shift the emphasis from an exercise in cost justification to one of process understanding and refinement. The 75 to 85% e-procurement initiative failure rate gives testimony to this fact. – Yes, Virginia!

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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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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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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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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 4, 2018

With the rapid spread digitization of business process functions, these experts predict that by 2022, 50 percent of all organizations will have acquired at least one procurement software application. For more on JAGGAER’s Advanced Sourcing Optimization solution, download the datasheet.

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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.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Here are just a few examples of how top procurement software solutions can move the needle and drive better results from your existing procurement team. Purchase to pay software with a mobile-first interface that busy stakeholders actually enjoy using. Why now is the time to invest in digital procurement software.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Here are just a few examples of how top procurement software solutions can move the needle and drive better results from your existing procurement team. Purchase to pay software with a mobile-first interface that busy stakeholders actually enjoy using. Why now is the time to invest in digital procurement software.

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Arkestro

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

However, as supply chains have evolved into complex, global systems, the demands on procurement, and associated workload have increased significantly. Today’s procurement challenges go far beyond cost negotiations and sourcing.

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TYA Suite

AUGUST 26, 2024

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. is crucial for small and medium-sized businesses to ensure a reliable supply chain.

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Procurement Heads

MAY 16, 2023

How did you get into procurement? At university, I followed a few classes on procurement and supply chain, loved it and decided that was the career path I wanted to take. We have recently acquired Envizi, a software provider, that has developed a fantastic end-to-end sustainability platform.

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Procurement Heads

MAY 16, 2023

How did you get into procurement? At university, I followed a few classes on procurement and supply chain, loved it and decided that was the career path I wanted to take. We have recently acquired Envizi, a software provider, that has developed a fantastic end-to-end sustainability platform.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

In this quarter, the Spend Matters analyst team builds on this foundation by giving an overview of how vendors have implemented GenAI in their solutions. Not all implementations are the same, however.

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TYA Suite

JANUARY 27, 2025

This comprehensive solution streamlines procurement activities, improves and provides transparency across the entire supply chain. Understanding Procurement Management in Real Estate Procurement in real estate involves acquiring goods, services, and works necessary for the development and maintenance of properties.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 27, 2024

Here is the paragraph: “Back in 2002, Greg Brady , a supply chain visionary, and Ranjit Notani , a pioneer in multi-enterprise collaboration technology, came to the conclusion that the traditional paradigm of business-to-business collaboration built around enterprise-centric software was fundamentally flawed.

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Planergy

JANUARY 26, 2023

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. Sociopolitical Risks When politics and government change drastically, it has the potential to wreak havoc on your current supply chain.

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Planergy

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. The Four Types of Procurement in Education Direct Procurement Direct procurement involves acquiring goods and services directly related to an institution’s core educational mission. What's PLANERGY?

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 8, 2023

2006) As complexity dissipates into a picture of clarity and renewed understanding, the lens through which the processes define the organizational supply chain practice provides the necessary insight to effect positive results. Are You In The Software Business? But again, do not take my word for it.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

As supply chain networks become more complex, and risks grow larger, the visibility of supply chain activities becomes all the more distant. Globalization has posed procurement teams with a double-edge sword. enhanced by the globalized infrastructure of supply chains?—?closely API Driven Innovation.

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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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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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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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HICX

JUNE 24, 2022

As digital transformation accelerates, Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of HICX, shares five factors for supply chain and procurement professionals to consider when adding new best-of-breed solutions. Now the focus is on how digital procurement solutions can be used to boost agility.

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