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Rounding out the year — The top SaaS apps, according to the data
Whether we’re looking at AI launches, mass staffing changes, tighter budgets, or a new boom of software, it’s safe to say that the tech world has experienced a whirlwind year. But, despite Procurement leaders facing…
What is indirect procurement and why your company should care
Projected to grow by an estimated 7 percent per year globally, indirect procurement provides an often overlooked opportunity for companies to save time and money. When companies use digital solutions to “revolutionize” indirect procurement, McKinsey…
What is vendor relationship management?
Companies rely on outside vendors to help reach their goals. However, few are dedicating the time to ensure the success of those vendor partnerships. By implementing an effective vendor relationship management strategy, companies can achieve…
Winter is coming: 8 tips for end of year procurement readiness
Winter is coming. It may have already arrived for some. And that means it is time for end of year madness. While we all know it is coming, few of us have the bandwidth and…
From tactical to transformation: How World Class Procurement Organizations are evolving today
We see that many Procurement teams are evolving from tactical to transformational functions with their companies – why is this happening now? In this month’s featured guest post, hear from Elizabeth Zucker, Senior Procurement Advisor…
What is Spend Management?
Spend Management is a solution in which an organization brings all of its spend data (SaaS spend, employee expenditures, shadow spend, contracts, application usage data, license consumption and more) into one centralized platform to assess suppliers, contracts, and expenses to make informed decisions regarding purchases, renewals, and management of expenditures and then take action on those decisions.
From Request to Requisition: Best Practices for Faster Decisions
How teams can rethink their procurement processes to make faster, smarter decisions.
Software Procurement Challenges and Solutions
Software procurement comes with many challenges and solutions. Discover how to achieve an effective strategy.
2023 State of SaaS Series: While Companies Make Progress Cutting Costs, Previous Investments and Growth of Shadow Apps like ChatGPT Challenge Efforts to Manage SaaS Spend
2023 State of SaaS Series: Benchmark your business and learn about the evolving world of SaaS. Dive into the latest SaaS trends.
2024 Guide to Software License Management
What is software license management and how can it help you save costs and avoid risk? Learn benefits, best practices, and tools to use.
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