- 10/2/25Contract renewals are like brakes — they may not be sexy, but boy, are they important. And just like brakes slow down your car, contract renewal time is a chance to sit down and reexamine your supplier contracts to determine if they’re still...
- 08/30/25Esker’s transformation from a Niche player to a Challenger in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Source-to-Pay Suites was a climb, not a leap. And every step in that ascent was guided by customer feedback and strategic innovation. Since we were...
- 08/6/25Choosing the right suppliers isn’t just about getting a good price, it’s about building the foundation of a resilient, sustainable supply chain that can support your business goals over time. For a Chief Procurement Officer CPO, defining a sourcing...
- 05/19/25As we step into the second quarter of 2025, Procurement leaders are navigating through both the consequences of global economic challenges and new avenues for growth. In 2024, the industry was debating over the slow-paced economy as well as the...
- 05/14/25The world is turning up the heat on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting – and businesses can’t afford to ignore the shift. With regulations tightening across the globe, companies must step up, measure their carbon footprints and report...
- 06/27/24Have you noticed? There’s a new acronym showing up in the Finance and Procurement scene: S2P. Standing for “source-to-pay,” it’s not just a rebrand for procure-to-pay (P2P). Rather, it’s an expanded approach to managing and optimising the process...
- 05/23/24In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, automation in procurement, sometimes referred to as e-procurement, is increasingly becoming the standard practice. With technological advancements driving the change, companies are seeking new,...
- 05/23/24In the rapidly evolving business landscape, strategic procurement decisions have emerged as a cornerstone for enhancing efficiency and driving cost savings. The adoption of an integrated approach, particularly through e-procurement and source-to-...
- 04/3/24 The source-to-pay (S2P) process is a critical component of Procurement, encompassing the entire lifecycle of purchasing activities within an organisation. Beginning with sourcing suppliers and negotiating contracts, it extends through purchase...
- 02/29/24Here’s a little secret: I’m a big fan of those year-in-review shows that pop up everywhere in December. Usually, I watch it with friends or family and repeatedly say things like: “That was only this year??” or “Oh, they got married?” It’s a...