Bertrand Maltaverne

2 months ago | spendmatters.com | Bertrand Maltaverne

Procurement has long sought a strategic seat at the table. Today, it has earned it — but at a cost. As the bi-annual Deloitte CPO Survey makes clear, expectations have never been higher. The modern procurement leader must manage risk, drive ESG, deliver cost savings and enable innovation — often without additional headcount or budget. Against this backdrop, a new model is emerging: procurement as Orchestrator of Value. This was the focus of a webinar that took place on March 26.

2 months ago | spendmatters.com | Bertrand Maltaverne

Digital transformation in procurement is no longer a question of ‘if’ but ‘how.’ Organizations invest heavily in (smart) workflow automation, analytics and AI-powered solutions to drive efficiency, enhance supplier relationships, improve decision-making and more. However, many procurement teams struggle with a critical challenge: how to quantify the return on investment (ROI) of these digital initiatives. For years, procurement success was largely measured in cost savings.

2 months ago | spendmatters.com | Bertrand Maltaverne

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of Enlighta Spice, a supplier governance and risk solution built to manage performance and risks related to external spend with a focus on services spend. Effective supplier governance and risk management are critical to ensuring compliance, mitigating risks and optimizing supplier relationships.

2 months ago | spendmatters.com | Bertrand Maltaverne

We continue our Procurement Transformation Guide with a look at the limits of how tech can help procurement. Chances are that if you are in the market for a shiny new piece of procurement tech, you are already on board for the change it will bring and the necessary steps involved in its implementation. Everyone else might not be so ready, however.

2 months ago | spendmatters.com | Bertrand Maltaverne

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an overview of CADDi Drawer, an Al-driven software that helps manufacturers with similar part searches. The solution leverages algorithms tailored to 2D drawings to make parts searchable by shape, text, dimensions and name. Such capabilities are especially important for high-mix, low-volume manufacturers that need to continuously identify optimal suppliers for a wide variety of existing and new parts.