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The latest news on people and tech in the digital procurement space, as well as thought leadership pieces on all things procurement software.

What digital procurement tools should you buy first?

Digital procurement tools – there are literally hundreds of them out there now. We have over 440 of them listed in our software database.So, which one...

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Does Direct Procurement Need Its Own Tech Stack?

Direct procurement involves acquiring raw materials and components essential for your production process. Indirect procurement, on the other hand, generally deals with non-complex goods and...

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Moving Beyond Procurement Cost Savings to Driving Value

Procurement cost savings stand out as a critical lever in the pursuit of trimming down expenses without compromising on quality. However, the work of procurement...

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11 Great Procurement Tools for Manufacturing Companies

Digital procurement tools for manufacturing companies are finally flourishing.While procurement technology for indirect spend continues to flourish, we’re now also seeing a new wave of great tech...

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9 “Alt” Procurement KPIs and Metrics for Modern Teams

Procurement KPIs and procurement metrics are crucial to measure the success of streamlined procurement process.However, many KPIs in procurement have become outdated. We need to...

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Will AI replace Procurement in supplier negotiations?

Will AI replace procurement professionals in negotiations? It’s one of the fears haunting the corridors of procurement teams right now. But, not so fast. While...

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ProcureCon EU vs. DPW: Which Procurement Conference is Best?

Well, we’ve had 2 years of procurement conference organisers experimenting during the pandemic. But, I think it’s now widely accepted that virtual conferences aren’t that...

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Why Don’t We Publish Procurement Software Reviews?

One of things I frequently get asked is why we don’t have software reviews as part of our Software Finder section. There are a few...

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5 Advantages of Supplier Relationship Management Software

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) can be complex. Supplier relationship management software can make things a little bit easier. Sales & Marketing teams have reaped the...

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How e-Procurement Drives Self-Serve Guided Buying

To what extent should a procurement team should be involved in spend management and everyday purchasing? And when is a good situation to consider e-procurement...

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