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Chief procurement officers (CPOs) now play an essential role in strategy development at most companies, as the supply chain is a crucial element in most of the organization’s operations. Increasingly, CPOs and CIOs are also working alongside each other to acquire new solutions and solve technology challenges. This report will explore how procurement and IT leaders are working together to reach a more holistic procurement technology environment and overcome the most daunting information and communications technology (ICT) procurement challenges. It will also compare results with the survey from last year to identify notable trends.

Automation enables organizations to streamline processes such as budgeting, forecasting, procurement, expense tracking, and reimbursements. Nonetheless, many companies are still struggling to automate their spend management processes and adopt new technologies and AI. This report explores the current state of spend management among finance and procurement leaders. It provides industry benchmarking data regarding technology adoption as well as insights directly from finance, sourcing, and supply chain leaders on automation and the future of spend management.

The degree of flexibility within procurement infrastructure directly correlates with its ability to adapt to present, future, and niche or outlier requirements. Herein lies the relevance of "composability," where procurement systems are built by combining or rearranging various modules to suit specific requirements. Read this whitepaper to explore Zycus AppXtend, a composable application platform built to transform businesses by catering to their unique needs, while optimizing value for procurement, sourcing, and finance operations.

In 2023, OneSpan partnered with WBR Insights and the ProcureCon event series to create a webinar exploring how procurement leaders can balance human and digital interactions during the contracting agreement process. This post-webinar report provides a detailed summary of what was said during the webinar. Here, readers will learn how the e-signature process has changed, what standards customers now expect in the process, and what companies can do to improve the user experience and keep their data secure.

In short order, Enigma instituted a transformation of vendor management, working their way to full compliance at scale. They added 30+ business leaders to Sudozi while consolidating vendor contracts and data on the platform. The result was an effortless procurement front door for employees, ensuring spend and risk remained under control.

The ProcureCon 2023 Indirect East Innovation Briefing marks a pivotal moment for the procurement industry, as it finds itself at a crossroads. On one side, some procurement leaders firmly believe that the industry is being held back by numerous obstacles, hindering its full potential for transformation. On the other side, there are those who passionately argue that it is procurement’s time to shine, seizing the opportunity to deliver unprecedented value and impact. This dynamic event brings together thought leaders, innovators, and industry experts to engage in a spirited discussion.

In this post-webinar report, Todd Bremer, Vice President at GEP, explores strategies for creating a well-implemented cost management program in procurement as well as methods for achieving sustainable growth in the current sourcing environment.

This report examines the current state of marketing procurement, providing an in-depth look at what companies need in their strategic partnerships. It explores insights from marketing, digital, and procurement leaders within a variety of business types. Finally, the report reveals where some organizations struggle when working with external partners and how they hope to evolve their brands in the future.

While we’re still grappling with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and a worldwide supply chain crisis, procurement has never been a more dynamic, rewarding profession. Yet it’s not without its challenges. In this report, procurement leaders present the trends and pain points shaping the procurement function and offer a framework for progressive solutions worthy of investment.

In our reports and conferences, we pride ourselves on showing our audience a behind the scenes look at the most successful sourcing and procurement initiatives. In our new Industry Insights Report, we’re giving you an exclusive look at the major trends in sourcing and procurement so you can stay ahead of the curve.

There are concerning gaps in modern supply chains that lead to misalignment, disconnects, and shortcomings in terms of business results. Supply chain gaps will only amplify these problems if they continue to exist. In this report, we explore how both supply chain and procurement leaders—two groups with often conflicting mindsets—can work together to close supply chain gaps, reduce risk, and drive long-term business value.

Read how Box achieved over 78% reduction in onboard cycle times with Certa.

When people are prioritized in a travel program, user satisfaction goes up and non-compliance goes down. But how do you provide corporate travel that everybody loves? With human-centered design (HCD), of course. HCD gives any business a path to create products that are easy to use and simple to understand. And in our eBook, we’ll show you how to: Improve corporate travel policy compliance, optimize support for travelers on the road, and increase productivity and reduce travel policy roadblocks.

There’s no denying that SaaS has caused a big shift in software sourcing — and the way Procurement professionals do their jobs. And because SaaS is fundamentally different from on-premise software, Procurement professionals must adopt a new approach to managing it — especially when it comes to managing renewals. Recently, we released our 2022 SaaS Management Index, which shares key trends we’ve identified to help businesses more effectively manage and optimize their SaaS investments. In this eBook, we zero in on the findings most relevant to Procurement Managers — and explore how you can leverage these findings to take control of SaaS renewals.

Procurement has a significant role to play in helping companies meet their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. ESG issues are becoming increasingly relevant, global in scope, and complex—making ESG integration essential for the function. ESG challenges also present an opportunity to reshape the procurement sector in a way that captures value for all stakeholders. This report explores how procurement departments are adopting ESG and using their positions to improve their companies’ policies.

Vendor value management is now an essential process for procurement and supply chain leaders. But a lack of capabilities among procurement teams can lead to inefficiencies, but it can also cause the organization to miss opportunities to generate additional value through its supplier relationships. This report analyzes the most significant challenges faced by organizations when using their sourcing solutions. Here, we’ll explore how companies can optimize their supplier value management processes by implementing solutions that grant them visibility, automation, and opportunities for engagement.