Mapping your Tail Spend: understand before you act
In most large organizations, Tail Spend represents a well-known paradox for procurement leaders: it concentrates thousands of low-value purchases that hardly stand out individually—but collectively weigh heavily on costs, processes, and risk. Despite its significance, Tail Spend often remains poorly identified and hard to manage. The first essential step toward regaining control is to map […]
Why optimize Tail Spend procurement in 2026?
For years, Procurement teams have focused on optimizing their strategic sourcing. Results: centralized buying hubs, VMS deployment, supplier rationalization… But one key lever remains under-exploited: mastering non-strategic procurement (Tail Spend). These low-unit-value transactions create massive administrative overhead. Optimizing them is now essential to cut hidden costs, free up time, and mitigate risks. In 2026, Tail Spend ranks as a top […]
Classes A, B, C Purchases and Tail Spend: How to Tell Them Apart
Effective procurement management starts with clear segmentation. Understanding the differences between Class A, B, C purchases and Tail Spend helps prioritize resources. This approach cuts costs, boosts performance, and strengthens supplier relationships. What are class A, B, and C purchases? Purchases get segmented into three classes based on their value and strategic impact on the […]
Women in IT : a more inclusive future
The growing importance of the IT sector and the under-representation of women Information technology (IT) has been growing steadily in recent years. This growth has led to a strong demand for skilled workers. However, in France, only 24% of digital jobs are held by women (INSEE, 2021/2022). Although there has been a slight increase in […]
Taxes and contributions: everything you need to know as a freelancer
As a freelancer in France, dealing with administrative and tax obligations can sometimes seem like a complex task
ISO 27001 certification for companies
ISO 27001 (International Standard Organisation) certification sets out the requirements for the effective
