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The Arrival of AI Agents in Procurement – Understanding the Basics

Vishal Patel

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Agentic AI in Procurement: Solutions & Benefits

Vishal Patel

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Vishal Patel

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Featured Articles

Supplier Management

Ultimate Guide to Supplier Performance Management (SPM) [2026]

As businesses strive to meet the ever-increasing demands for quality, […]

Jarrod McAdoo

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Thought Leadership

The 2026 Gartner® Source-to-Pay Magic Quadrant™: Why Ivalua is a Market Leader Rising in Execution

For the third consecutive year, Ivalua has strengthened its position […]

Katie Berlekamp

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AI in Procurement

AI Agents in Procurement: The Ultimate Guide

AI is reshaping the way organizations source, buy, transact, manage […]

Vishal Patel

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Supplier Management

Hackett Group 2025 Procurement Agenda & Key Issues: What to Expect

Emerging disruptions, accelerating technologies, and evolving stakeholder demands are reshaping […]

Eloise Barnum

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Supplier Management

Supplier Onboarding 101: Essential Tips for a Smooth Process

Supplier onboarding is a critical component of procurement and supply […]

Jarrod McAdoo

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Supplier Management

2024 Forrester Wave™ Supplier Value Management Platforms: Lessons & Insights

For a Product Marketing Professional, receiving a final report from […]

Jarrod McAdoo

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Recent Articles

Categories

Supplier Management

Change Management in Procurement: Best Practices & Strategy

If procurement transformation isn’t delivering results, the problem usually isn’t […]

Jarrod McAdoo

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AI in Procurement

AI Vendor Management: Overview, Benefits & Use Cases

Vendor management is where procurement feels the strain of complexity […]

Vishal Patel

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Supplier Management

The Ultimate 2026 Guide to Supplier Relationship Management

Historically, supplier relationship management (SRM) has been characterized by static […]

Jarrod McAdoo

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Supplier Management, Supplier Management

The Best Supplier Management Platform: Reduce Risk & Optimize Performance

This may seem counterintuitive, but the “best” supplier management platform […]

Jarrod McAdoo

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Supplier Management, Supplier Management

Supplier Capability Assessment: What to Evaluate and Why They Matter

If you’re a Director of SRM or a Category Manager, […]

Jarrod McAdoo

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Procurement Strategy

Procurement Automation Software Buying Guide For 2026

Procurement automation software automates the full Procure-to-Pay lifecycle from requisition […]

Eloise Barnum

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AI in Procurement, AI in Procurement

The Ultimate AI Procurement Software Buying Guide For 2026

Procurement leaders are under more pressure than ever. They’re expected […]

Vishal Patel

8 Mins Read
Supplier Risk, Supplier Risk

Supplier Segmentation: Models, Criteria, and How To Do It

Supplier segmentation is the process of grouping suppliers based on […]

Jarrod McAdoo

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Supplier Management

Supplier Selection Process: How to Choose the Right Supplier

In modern procurement, the supplier selection process is one of […]

Jarrod McAdoo

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Supplier Management, Supplier Management

Supplier Negotiation Strategies: A Data-Driven Guide

Supplier Negotiation outcomes aren’t just driven by instinct in the […]

Jarrod McAdoo

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Thought Leadership

How Tariffs and Trade Policy Shifts Impact Procurement and Supply Chains in 2026

As the world watches political shifts unfold, potential changes in […]

Vishal Patel

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Thought Leadership

Procurement and Contract Management: Framework, Processes, and Best Practices

Procurement leaders have an opportunity to move beyond the daily […]

Doug Keeley

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