It’s important for users to make the right software decisions that meet their buyer needs. In this report, SoftwareReviews collected and analyzed detailed surveys from real end users of various strategic sourcing software to provide an in-depth view into products and vendors that help companies assess the right vendor for them. The SoftwareReviews Strategic Sourcing Data Quadrant report recognizes top sourcing technology vendors that stand out for their capabilities, product features, likeliness to recommend, and...

In 2019, a primary focus for many procurement organizations is finding new sources of value. This will be largely driven by innovative approaches, as most of the quick and easy wins have already been identified. This section of the CPO Rising 2019 report dives into recommended strategies and approaches for CPOs and procurement departments to improve their operations & get better results. What you’ll learn: Why it's important for procurement to lead the way when it comes...

Many procurement organizations will be focused on finding new sources of value in 2019. Innovative approaches will drive these new sources of value because most of the quick & easy wins have already been identified. This section of the CPO Rising 2019 report examines how to use performance and operational statistics as benchmarks to measure your organization's performance. It also looks at how "Best-in-Class" performers maintain a competitive advantage. What you’ll learn: What defines "Best-in-Class"...

In 2019, finding new sources of value is a primary focus for many procurement organizations. This will be largely driven by innovative approaches, as most of the easy, quick wins have already been identified. This section of the CPO Rising 2019 report takes a deep dive into the current state of procurement. It analyzes current capabilities (in areas such as people, processes, and technology) and looks at ways for procurement to improve their performance in...

A primary focus for many procurement organizations in 2019 is finding new sources of value. As most of the quick & easy wins have already been identified, innovative approaches will drive these new value sources. This section of the CPO Rising 2019 report focuses on the role of the Chief Procurement Officer. It dives into the level of engagement and alignment they have today, as well as the key drivers and challenges that have shaped,...

Finding new sources of value is a primary focus for many procurement organizations in 2019. As most of the quick & easy wins have already been identified, innovative approaches will drive these new value sources. Finding these catalysts, building them out, and constructing different ways to leverage these new value drivers is the focus of Ardent Partners' CPO Rising 2019: #ValueExpansion report. What you’ll learn: The current state of procurement & how it has changed...

This Paystream report explains the challenges in requisition, ordering, and payment for indirect procurement. Advanced indirect procurement platform technologies, including catalogs, order management, supplier management, payment, reconciliation, and spend analysis are covered. Read the report to find out how purchase-to-pay (P2P) automation can help your organization. What you’ll learn: Indirect spend process trends in the current market The features and benefits to look for in a P2P software The steps you should take when adopting...

This exclusive technology guide from Paystream offers global insights from top market and product analysts on the results driven by source-to-settle (S2S) solutions for the manufacturing industry. Learn more about the leading capabilities of S2S software and adoption best practices for manufacturing organizations. What you’ll learn: The 6 solutions that a source-to-settle automation software should include Source-to-settle process trends in manufacturing The value of adopting a specialized source-to-settle software