What is a Procurement Platform Anyway? (Part 1: Software Platforms)

Have you noticed that more procurement solution providers lay claim to being “platform” providers these days? What is the difference between an app provider and a platform provider? And does it even matter to procurement or others in general? We think it does, and we’ll tell you why. In subsequent briefs, Spend Matters will continue to clarify and elaborate on the platform concept/model and its importance for procurement.