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February 5, 2025 at 7:16 PM
𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳𝘀 (𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝘀): 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 (🤔), 𝗗𝗢 (✅), 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 (🤖). #procurement #supplychain #procuretech #spendmatters
Bertrand Maltaverne on LinkedIn: Navigating Tariffs (And Trade Wars): what YOU must KNOW, DO, and HAVE.
𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳𝘀 (𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝘀): 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 (🤔), 𝗗𝗢 (✅), 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 (🤖). Trade policies…
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December 20, 2024 at 9:17 AM
Navigating #procurement #risk in a complex world 🌍⚠️. The best tools combine breadth, depth & granularity for smarter, scalable risk management. Don’t leave it to guesswork—navigate smarter! #SupplyChain #RiskManagement #ProcureTech #TPRM #SCRM #SpendMatters
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Bertrand Maltaverne on LinkedIn: #procurement #supplychain #riskmanagement #procuretech #technology #tprm…
𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 🌍⚠️ Procurement and supply…
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December 6, 2024 at 7:13 PM
New #SpendMatters Vendor Analysis: RapidRatings helps procurement teams assess supplier financial health with predictive risk insights. Learn how it compares & what to consider. #Procurement #RiskManagement
RapidRatings: Vendor Analysis — Financial risk solution overview, competitors, user considerations, analyst summary - Spend Matters
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of RapidRatings, a solution built to address financial risk. In today’s globalized market, the financial health of suppliers has become a critical...
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February 12, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Best practices & considerations for the rollout of #procurement #technology by #SpendMatters
The rollout phase of #digitaltransformation is where procurement technology shifts from strategy to reality, yet no single approach guarantees success!
Best practices and considerations for the rollout of procurement technology - Spend Matters
The rollout phase of digital transformation is where procurement technology shifts from strategy to reality, yet no single approach guarantees success. Whether deploying a big bang, phased or hybrid…
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March 14, 2025 at 5:10 PM
69% of procurement leaders still rely on manual #TPRM processes. In today’s volatile landscape, it’s time to embrace tech-driven solutions for #resilience and agility.
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#Procurement #procuretech #RiskManagement #SCRM

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Procurement Proactive Supply Risk Management - Spend Matters
Discover the importance of proactive supply risk management with a free membership and a detailed free guide from Spend Matters.
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December 3, 2024 at 7:37 PM
#GenerativeAI is redefining #chatbot capabilities, moving beyond traditional GUIs to conversational UIs (CUX). But does 'no UI' really eliminate the learning curve? As benefits emerge, so do hidden challenges. #GenAI #Chatbots #ConversationalAI #SpendMatters
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GenAI and chatbots — The fallacy of 'No UI is the new UI' — Part 1 - Spend Matters
The phrase "no UI is the new UI" is a popular concept in user experience design. It suggests that the best user interfaces are often invisible or unobtrusive. Instead of relying on traditional visual ...
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November 24, 2024 at 12:22 PM
PartSpace AI turns technical drawings into cost intelligence—automating what-if analysis for manufacturers facing tariff volatility and supplier opacity.
#procurement #manufacturing #AI #SpendMatters
PartSpace AI: Vendor Analysis — Costing and cost analytics solution overview, competitors, user considerations, analyst summary - Spend Matters
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of PartSpace AI, a costing and cost analytics solution. Industrial manufacturers are under growing pressure to manage costs (tariff volatility is...
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January 27, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Looking for a lean, self-serve #esourcing tool that won’t break yr budget?
This #SpendMatters 2-part analysis of Market Dojo covers what it does & where it fits in the sourcing tech landscape. #procurement #procuretech
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Market Dojo: Vendor Analysis (Part 1) — Sourcing solution overview, company background, platform and services overview, modules and application overview - Spend Matters
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Market Dojo and its sourcing solution. Procurement teams, particularly in the mid-market segment, have long faced a challenging tradeoff: eit...
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July 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
#Procurement transformation isn’t a straight line; it’s iterative, human, & urgent.

This series by #SpendMatters dives deep into what it really takes to change mindsets, fix processes, and make tech work for people.

#DigitalTransformation

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Procurement Transformation 2025: The journey so far and what comes next - Spend Matters
Articles in this phase focused on how to bring others along on the journey. They tackled real issues, such as resistance to change, fear of job loss and
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July 2, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Defining success metrics & ROI in #digitaltransformation: A #procurement perspective, #SpendMatters
“Don’t jump the whole hog into #technology. Walk & then run if it works. Establish meaningful metrics to measure its performance. Make sure each piece fits into a long-term puzzle.” #changemanagement
Defining success metrics and ROI in digital transformation: A procurement perspective - Spend Matters
Success in procurement digital transformation hinges on the right KPIs. Tracking adoption, process efficiency and strategic impact ensures technology investments drive real value. But poorly designed…
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May 19, 2025 at 8:17 AM
The Hackett Group has acquired #SpendMatters, bringing together advisory, benchmarking, and market intelligence under one roof. A big move for procurement tech insights. #Procurement #TechNews
The Hackett Group® Acquires Market Intelligence Firm Spend Matters™
The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT), a leading generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) consultancy and strategic advisory firm, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Spend Matters™,...
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May 18, 2025 at 7:17 PM
🗓️ To learn about what #tariffs mean for #procurement, what an action plan cld be, & how #procuretech can support… Here’s a #webinar: June 17 by AlixPartners & #SpendMatters: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XdcV18NGSlumOPVj6nDu_g
#SupplyChain #TradePolicy #RiskManagement #Geopolitics
May 18, 2025 at 8:44 AM
The Hackett Group has acquired #SpendMatters, bringing together advisory, benchmarking, and market intelligence under one roof. A big move for procurement tech insights. #Procurement #TechNews https://www.thehackettgroup.com/the-hackett-group-acquires-market-intelligence-firm-spend-matters/
May 16, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Still sourcing direct materials with spreadsheets and email?
LightSource offers a purpose-built, AI-native platform for complex, part-level sourcing — from RFx to award, even in tough regions like China.
Read our Vendor Analysis on #SpendMatters.
#Procurement #DirectMaterials #SourcingTech #AI
LightSource: Vendor Analysis — Direct materials sourcing solution overview, competitors, user considerations, analyst summary - Spend Matters
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of LightSource, a sourcing solution built for direct materials. Procurement teams that manage direct materials sourcing continue to face…
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May 15, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Coupa acquires Cirtuo to bring category strategy into its suite — not just sourcing execution. A bold move to close the upstream gap in #procurement tech. Integration will be key. #ProcurementTech #Coupa #Cirtuo #SpendMatters
Coupa buys Cirtuo, adds category management to its spend management suite - Spend Matters
Coupa has acquired Cirtuo, a leader in digital category management software, strengthening its suite with strategic planning capabilities. This move fills a critical gap in procurement tech by…
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May 15, 2025 at 8:17 AM
#Finance & #procurement shouldn’t operate in silos.
This 5-phase roadmap helps leaders align priorities, systems, & KPIs—turning collaboration into a cash flow advantage. #SpendMatters
Strengthening cash flow management and liquidity: A Finance–Procurement alignment approach — Executive Summary - Spend Matters
This article serves as the executive summary of a six-part series built for finance and procurement leaders aiming to strengthen their organization’s cash
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April 30, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Defining success metrics & ROI in #digitaltransformation: A #procurement perspective, #SpendMatters
“Don’t jump the whole hog into #technology. Walk & then run if it works. Establish meaningful metrics to measure its performance. Make sure each piece fits into a long-term puzzle.” #changemanagement
Defining success metrics and ROI in digital transformation: A procurement perspective - Spend Matters
Success in procurement digital transformation hinges on the right KPIs. Tracking adoption, process efficiency and strategic impact ensures technology investments drive real value. But poorly designed…
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April 25, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Manufacturers drowning in drawings? CADDi uses AI to make 2D designs searchable by shape, text & dimensions—bridging the gap between tribal knowledge & scalable #sourcing. Smart tech for smarter #procurement.
#AI #manufacturing #supplychain #spendmatters
CADDi Drawer: Vendor Analysis — Drawing management solution overview, competitors, user considerations, analyst summary - Spend Matters
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of CADDi Drawer, an Al-driven software that helps manufacturers with similar part searches. The solution leverages algorithms tailored to 2D…
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April 15, 2025 at 8:17 AM
#Pocurement #digitaltransformation isn’t about control—it’s about access. Without stakeholder buy-in, even the best tech falls flat. Influence, align, co-create. That’s how transformation sticks.
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Stakeholder management in procurement digital transformation: Why, what, how? - Spend Matters
Stakeholder management is the foundation of any successful procurement digital transformation initiative. While technology plays a crucial role in modernizing
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March 26, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Sustainability is no longer optional—it’s an imperative. With evolving #ESG regs & rising expectations & stakes, companies need better insights. This #SpendMatters article covers EcoVadis, a leader in ESG tech
#Procurement #Sustainability #SupplyChain #RiskManagement
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Expanding the influence and impact of Procurement - a case study featuring Ron Schnur at Utz - Spend Matters
As many procurement professionals have discovered, transforming your processes to meet today’s challenges in an effective manner is not as simple as writing a
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February 19, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Trump announced that a 25% tariff on CA & MX cld take effect on Feb 1. A good time to reshare recent content published on #SpendMatters
#tariffs #procurement
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Navigating Tariffs (And Trade Wars): what YOU must KNOW, DO, and HAVE.
Foreword Tariffs are currently a hot topic because of the U.S.
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February 1, 2025 at 4:41 PM