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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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December 6, 2024 at 7:13 PM
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 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
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Explore Aravo in our latest #SpendMatters analysis! A leading #TPRM solution tackling risk, compliance, and third-party resilience with robust, scalable tools. #ProcureTech #RiskManagement
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Aravo: Vendor Analysis — TPRM solution overview, competitors, user considerations, analyst summary - Spend Matters
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of Aravo, a third-party risk management (TPRM) solution built to empower businesses to effectively manage risks, enhance accountability and protect...
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December 2, 2024 at 5:48 PM
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How can spend analytics tools support #risk management? By combining spend data with insights on contracts, emissions, or supplier performance to drive smarter KPIs. #SpendAnalytics #RiskManagement #DataInsights
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How spend analytics solutions support risk management - Spend Matters
Spend analytics vendors do what their name implies: they derive insights from spend data. However, that is not all they are capable of doing. Many spend analytics vendors apply that analytical experti...
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November 27, 2024 at 5:11 PM
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Navigating #procurement #risk in a world in ‘permacrisis’. The most sophisticated tools combine breadth, depth & granularity for smarter, scalable #RiskManagement. Don’t leave it to guesswork—navigate smarter! #SupplyChain #ProcureTech #TPRM #SCRM #SpendMatters medium.com/procurement-...
Making Procurement Risk Technology Work for You
TL;DR: Procurement risk technology helps organizations stay ahead with key capabilities: modeling and governance. However, not all tools…
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December 9, 2024 at 2:22 PM
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#AgenticAI in #Procurement: A New Step in Autonomy and Orchestration (?). A short guide (6-part mini-series) by #SpendMatters. #AI #ProcureTech www.linkedin.com/pulse/agenti...
Agentic AI in Procurement: A New Step in Autonomy and Orchestration (?)
Procurement is undergoing yet another evolution since the introduction of digital workflows. We're now entering the era of Agentic AI, a class of intelligent systems capable not just of assisting user...
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August 1, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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Stay ahead of supply chain compliance! Discover how smartKYC helps mitigate reputational & compliance risks with KY3P capabilities. Boost productivity & stay risk-aware. #SupplyChain #Compliance #RiskManagement #SpendMatters
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smartKYC: Vendor Analysis — Supplier risk solution overview, competitors, user considerations, analyst summary - Spend Matters
This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of smartKYC, a risk (supplier due diligence) solution built to ensure that organizations stay on top of reputational and compliance risks. With the...
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November 27, 2024 at 2:01 PM
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#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
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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
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Financial #risk in supply chains isn’t “set & forget”

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Risk management solution providers and what their customers really want – CreditRiskMonitor - Spend Matters
For today’s vendor viewpoint we asked Mike Flum, CEO of business intelligence and predictive financial risk analytics firm CreditRiskMonitor:
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December 7, 2024 at 8:17 PM
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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
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🗓️ 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
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May 18, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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Tariffs are shifting the global trade landscape—are your #procurement strategies ready?

Check out the #SpendMatters series for insights on managing risks, costs, and leveraging tech.

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Tarriffs and Procurement Series - Spend Matters
Dive into the Tariffs and Procurement series to prepare for the impact of tariffs on your supply chain. Free Insider Membership available.
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January 21, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Here is a link to #SpendMatters research on this topic of #tariffs: spendmatters.com/tariffs-proc... #procurement #supplychain #risk #geopolitics
Tarriffs and Procurement Series - Spend Matters
Dive into the Tariffs and Procurement series to prepare for the impact of tariffs on your supply chain. Free Insider Membership available.
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February 26, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Direct materials sourcing requires specialized solutions for BoM mgmt, cost analysis, & NPI/D integration to optimize costs, mitigate risks, & boost efficiency. But many don't use the relevant tool. Here's sth to not make that mistake:
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Sourcing (for direct) Solutions Guide - Spend Matters
Direct material sourcing solutions are a subset of the broader sourcing category. They share similarities with generic sourcing solutions, specifically the ability to create sourcing events and…
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December 5, 2024 at 3:43 PM
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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
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EI bro @spendmatters talks turkey on the traditional analyst model: http://is.gd/6w28v
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November 24, 2024 at 10:52 PM
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Tariffs and Procurement (Part 2): Tariff management and building an action plan https://buff.ly/3VwF9XE #procurement #spendmatters #supplychain #geopolitics #risk #tariff
Tariffs and Procurement (Part 2): Tariff management and building an action plan - Spend Matters
Tariff management is a strategic subset of direct materials management and sourcing that involves navigating and optimizing the complex costs and regulatory implications of importing materials and goods...
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December 11, 2024 at 5:10 PM
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#procurement #risk in a world in permacrisis
Sophisticated tools = breadth, depth & granularity for smarter #riskmanagement
No guesswork, navigate smarter w/ #SpendMatters
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December 6, 2024 at 8:17 PM
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🗓️ Learn about what #tariffs mean for #procurement, what an action plan cld be, & how #procuretech can support. #webinar: June 17 by AlixPartners & #SpendMatters: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#SupplyChain #TradePolicy #RiskManagement #Geopolitics
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Navigating Tariffs with Resilient Procurement Strategies And Tech!. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Trade tensions and reciprocal tariffs are once again increasing the complexity of global supply chains. For procurement teams, managing tariffs is not a one-time project. It is an ongoing discipline that...
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May 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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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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#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