Guides & Reports

Most teams are still early in their AI journey, but the pace is picking up fast. Get the data behind how leaders are preparing for what’s next.

Follow Tropic CFO Russell Lester's 10-step guide to navigating budget season and strategic planning.

Tap into the power of data-driven decision-making with insights from our $11B software spend analysis.

Discover why AI-driven procurement is no longer optional. This IDC report, sponsored by Tropic, explains why AI-powered procurement is a smart investment.

Ignoring procurement isn't just inefficient—it's expensive. Companies leak millions through maverick spending, software waste, and compliance gaps. Learn the true cost of inaction and how modern tools deliver immediate ROI.

VP of Procurement Michael Shields details a 4-step checklist for new procurement leaders to scale the function with trust and gain quick wins in 100 days.

VP of Procurement Michael Shields outlines a 4-step roadmap for finance leaders wearing the procurement hat so they can achieve immediate savings and build a solid process.

Copy, paste, and customize these powerful ChatGPT procurement prompts to generate insight and recommendations faster—no back-and-forth AI prompt engineering needed.

Discover how finance and procurement leaders use spend management to cut inefficiencies, reduce costs, and drive growth. Download our report now.

This toolkit will arm you with the strategies, skills, and tools you need to master negotiations.

In this playbook of tips and strategies, learn how other teams are using AI to integrate and query spend data and market intelligence to make faster, smarter buying decisions in 2025.

In this eBook, discover the power of Intelligent Spend Management, which incorporates market intelligence and AI-driven processes to optimize procurement decisions.

In this eBook, learn five ways to reduce your time spent on administrative procurement tasks so you can get back to focusing on strategic priorities.

Rooted in 100% unbiased data and over $6B worth of managed spend, this report double clicks into the 4 categories that make up half of the average company's SaaS spend: IT Infrastructure, Security, Ops, and Sales. Assess benchmarks, trends, and expert insight within your tech stack for every growth stage.

Building the right finance tech stack and maximizing every dollar spent is crucial, particularly as you think about scaling headcount and revenue efficiently. This report reveals how CFOs are structuring their tech stacks and how company size impacts their buying decisions.

Discover the current state of SaaS buying for every growth stage, assess your current strategy, and confidently prepare for the future.

A cost savings and business benefits study that reveals 400% ROI and so much more.

Learn more about how finance leaders should rethink their approach to software procurement.

The Spend Matters’ analyst team released a new report detailing the importance and complexities of software procurement.