September 18, 2025
Despite promises of spend management automation, procurement uses one system, operations buys direct materials through another, and AP is drowning in invoices from both. There's a better way to connect it all.
Acquis and Coupa reveal Total Spend Connect — their tailored approach that finally unifies direct materials management with indirect spend control, designed for ambitious mid-market companies.
In this session, discover why traditional spend automation fails mid-market companies and learn how a total spend connectivity approach helps capture 30-40% more savings across all categories — from raw materials to marketing services.
Why connecting direct and indirect spend in one view changes everything (hint: your suppliers already overlap more than you think)
The "Total Spend Connect" method that breaks down silos between procurement, operations, and finance
How to spot hidden savings when production materials and operating supplies share the same vendor
Why 67% of employees bypass approval processes — whether buying inventory or office supplies — and the surprisingly simple fix
Real examples: How one organization reduced processing costs by 40% just by connecting their spend data
The growing prevalence and fluidity of protectionism and tariffs across the globe mean that a proactive procurement strategy is no longer optional — it is essential for business survival and competitive advantage.
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As the global supply chain remains in flux, procurement departments need to assess its practices and create stronger ways of doing business.
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Procurement is no longer a cost center. It’s a catalyst for growth, resilience, and innovation. In 2025, organizations continue to face persistent economic volatility, global supply constraints, rising ESG scrutiny, and accelerating AI adoption. As these forces reshape the business landscape, procurement leaders must reimagine the function as a driver of enterprise value.
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The growing prevalence and fluidity of protectionism and tariffs across the globe mean that a proactive procurement strategy is no longer optional — it is essential for business survival and competitive advantage.
Read More
As the global supply chain remains in flux, procurement departments need to assess its practices and create stronger ways of doing business.
Read More
Procurement is no longer a cost center. It’s a catalyst for growth, resilience, and innovation. In 2025, organizations continue to face persistent economic volatility, global supply constraints, rising ESG scrutiny, and accelerating AI adoption. As these forces reshape the business landscape, procurement leaders must reimagine the function as a driver of enterprise value.
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We look forward to you joining us for The Hidden 30%: How Disconnected Indirect/Direct Spend Management Siphons Profits
