Business Spend Management (BSM) Software Global Market Report 2024

The business spend management (BSM) software market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $21.62 billion in 2023 to $24.66 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.1%. The expansion observed in the historical period can be credited to several factors, including the heightened complexity of procurement processes, the growth in regulatory compliance requirements, increased emphasis on cost optimization, the surge in digital transformation initiatives, and a greater focus on sustainability.

The business spend management (BSM) software market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $41.98 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.2%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period is driven by the emergence of AI-powered automation, the expansion of mobile capabilities, the growing significance of supplier diversity, rising concerns regarding cybersecurity, and a growing preference for subscription-based software models. Key trends expected in the forecast period include the adoption of artificial intelligence, the utilization of cloud-based solutions, the integration of machine learning, and the incorporation of data analytics.

The upward trajectory of the e-commerce industry is anticipated to fuel the growth of the business spend management software market in the foreseeable future. E-commerce, or electronic commerce, involves the buying and selling of goods and services over the internet. Its appeal lies in its convenience, accessibility, and capacity to offer a diverse array of products and services to consumers from the comfort of their homes, anytime and anywhere. E-commerce businesses typically incur various expenses related to inventory, shipping, marketing, and more. Spend management software plays a crucial role in tracking and categorizing these expenses, offering visibility into expenditure patterns and facilitating improved budgeting and forecasting. For instance, according to 2023 data from the United States Census Bureau, e-commerce sales in the USA saw a 7.6% increase between the third quarters of 2022 and 2023, highlighting the growing demand for e-commerce and its impact on the business spend management software market.

Leading companies in the business spend management (BSM) software market are directing their efforts towards introducing intelligent and advanced solutions on spend management platforms to enhance operational efficiency. A spend management platform serves as a centralized system or software that streamlines, automates, and oversees various organizational spend processes. For example, in August 2021, Coupa Software Incorporated, a US-based software company, launched the Coupa App Marketplace. This platform offers users access to certified, pre-built solutions that augment the capabilities of Coupa's BSM platform. It connects businesses with a range of BSM partners, providing solutions to enhance efficiency, automation, and value across multiple business functions, including procurement, expenses, invoicing, supplier management, and more.

In February 2023, Thoma Bravo LLC, a US-based private equity investment firm, acquired Coupa Software Incorporated for $8 billion. The acquisition is expected to bolster Thoma Bravo's business spend management (BSM) portfolio and drive value creation through operational enhancements and strategic initiatives. Coupa Software Incorporated is a technology company headquartered in the US, specializing in cloud-based spend management solutions.

Major companies operating in the business spend management (BSM) software market are International Business Machines Corporation, SAP SE, GEP Worldwide, Zycus Inc., Esker S.A., Basware Corporation, Tradeshift Inc., JAGGAER Inc., Divvy Pay Inc., Medius Software Ltd., Ivalua Inc., Sievo Oy, BirchStreet Systems Inc., Procurify Technologies Inc., SutiSoft Inc., Xeeva Inc., Bonfire Interactive Ltd., Teampay Inc., Fraxion Inc., Vroozi Inc., Apptricity Corporation, Empronc Solutions Pvt. Ltd., SynerTrade SE, TRADOGRAM Corporation, Precoro Inc.

North America was the largest region in the business spend management (BSM) software market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the business spend management (BSM) software market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the business spend management (BSM) software market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Business spend management (BSM) software comprises a suite of digital tools and solutions crafted to assist organizations in efficiently managing and optimizing their expenditures across various domains such as procurement, expenses, invoices, and supplier relationships. BSM software aids businesses in enhancing efficiency, cutting costs, and making data-driven decisions regarding their spending.

The primary categories of business spend management (BSM) software include indirect spending, direct spending, and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) spending. Indirect spending pertains to funds allocated by a business for goods and services not directly linked to its core products or services. The solution encompasses procure-to-pay solutions, supplier and risk management, travel and expense management, contract and e-tender management, spend management, among others, and can be deployed in both cloud-based and on-premise modes. Various enterprises, including small and medium-sized enterprises and large enterprises across industries such as banking, financial services, and insurance, travel and tourism, hospitality, healthcare, information technology and telecommunication, energy and utilities, retail and e-commerce, among others, utilize this software.

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The business spend management (BSM) software market consists of revenues earned by entities providing services such as budget tracking, expense reporting, invoice processing, supplier management, and analytics to streamline financial processes. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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