The Spend Culture Blog

Supplier onboarding is more than paperwork. Learn how to streamline vendor intake, reduce risk, and set the foundation for stronger procurement and supplier optimization.

Learn how to optimize your supplier base for cost savings, stronger relationships, and reduced risk. This guide walks through supply base rationalization strategies, 6 practical steps for supplier optimization, and the benefits of building a lean, high-performing supply base.

Learn how PunchOut Catalogs connect supplier websites directly to your procurement system, helping you streamline purchasing, eliminate manual errors, and capture savings through contract and bulk discounts.

Discover the best vendor management software of 2025. This guide covers top solutions, must-have features, and key trends to help you streamline vendor data, strengthen supplier relationships, and boost efficiency

What is expense management, and how can it support better budgeting, compliance, and cost control? This comprehensive guide breaks down the essentials, from core practices to future trends.

Struggling with clunky procurement software? Learn why so many mid-sized companies are moving away from Coupa—and what to look for in tools that offer faster adoption, real visibility, and less complexity.

Learn how expense management software helps finance teams automate expense reporting, reduce costs, improve budgeting accuracy, and gain real-time visibility into company spending.

Most procurement advice is built for enterprises. This post shares three fixes from the Mid-Market Procurement Playbook that actually work for leaner teams.

Now’s the time to re-evaluate your spend management tools. This 2025 guide compares leading software platforms, features, and ROI drivers—plus a free vendor checklist.

Whether you’re evaluating procurement software for the first time or wondering if your current system is paying off, this blog shows how to measure ROI, with a free calculator to make the case.

Learn how mid-market companies can master cost control without sacrificing growth. Explore strategies for real-time visibility, smarter spending decisions, and proactive budget management.

APQC’s Marisa Brown shares expert guidance on benchmarking procurement performance. From cycle times to digital adoption, here’s how leading teams measure what matters.