Procurement and Purchasing

How To Choose The Right Corporate Cards for Procurement

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How To Choose The Right Corporate Cards for Procurement

Take a look at the various corporate card types available today, and demystify the implications and opportunities for procurement operations within your business workflow.

Procurement and Purchasing

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Procure to Pay Lifecycle

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the limitations and drawbacks of traditional Procure-to-Pay systems, including why many such implementations fail to live up to their promise for efficiency and stakeholder engagement.

Procurement and Purchasing

4 min read

Netsuite AP Automation

Explore common bottlenecks in implementing AP automation with NetSuite and how additional tools like Zip can fill the gaps.

Procurement and Purchasing

4 min read

What is Netsuite?

Gain a comprehensive understanding of NetSuite as a cloud ERP solution

Guide to Accounts Payable Workflows and Automation

Procurement and Purchasing

3 min read

Guide to Accounts Payable Workflows and Automation

We walk you through the nitty-gritty of AP workflows and delve into how automation and AP automation solutions can remove bottlenecks and streamline your processes from intake to payment.

Guide to Mastering the Accounts Payable Audit

Procurement and Purchasing

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Guide to Mastering the Accounts Payable Audit

This guide will help you ensure that you are ready for your next accounts payable external or internal audit.

13 Account Payable Best Practices for 2023

Procurement and Purchasing

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13 Account Payable Best Practices for 2023

This article provides a roadmap of best practices designed for the demands of modern business.

The Essential Guide To Purchase Order Approvals and Workflows at Fast-Growing Companies

Procurement and Purchasing

3 min read

The Essential Guide To Purchase Order Approvals and Workflows at Fast-Growing Companies

This comprehensive guide aims to cover everything you need to know about the PO approval process, from its basic definition and importance to PO automation.

The Complete Guide to Procurement Automation

Procurement and Purchasing

3 min read

The Complete Guide to Procurement Automation

This comprehensive guide aims to shed light on what procurement automation is, why it's essential, and how to implement it effectively in your organization.

The Difference Between Procure-to-Pay Vs Source-to-Pay

Procurement and Purchasing

5 min read

The Difference Between Procure-to-Pay Vs Source-to-Pay

This article aims to dissect the key differences between Procure-to-Pay and Source-to-Pay, providing insights into how each can be leveraged for business advantage for any procurement team.

How To Create Efficient Purchase Requisition Workflows in 2023

Procurement and Purchasing

3 min read

How To Create Efficient Purchase Requisition Workflows in 2023

This article will delve into why purchase requisition workflows are essential, explore the stages involved, discuss the challenges associated with a manual requisition process, and illustrate what an automated workflow looks like.

How to Create Cost-Saving Procurement Workflows (Definitive Guide)

Procurement and Purchasing

4 min read

How to Create Cost-Saving Procurement Workflows (Definitive Guide)

In this comprehensive overview, we discuss the importance of procurement workflows, their key components, strategies for streamlining, challenges faced in optimization, and best practices for continuous improvement.

Why ERP Isn’t Enough: A Guide for Modern Procurement Teams

Procurement and Purchasing

4 min read

Why ERP Isn’t Enough: A Guide for Modern Procurement Teams

Today's procurement requires flexibility, real-time analytics, comprehensive visibility, and a user-centric approach–areas where traditional ERP systems often fall short.

ERP Trends in 2023: A Look at the Future of Procurement

Procurement and Purchasing

5 min read

ERP Trends in 2023: A Look at the Future of Procurement

New trends and technologies in 2023 are reshaping the way businesses operate, promising greater efficiency, improved visibility, and better control over various processes.

Accounts Payable Automation: 7 Transformational Benefits

Procurement and Purchasing

3 min read

Accounts Payable Automation: 7 Transformational Benefits

In this blog post, we will discuss how AP teams and their businesses benefit from using AP automation software and how implementing it as part of your intake-to-pay process can transform your business.

Purchase Requisition vs Purchase Order: Understanding the Difference for a Streamlined Procurement Process

Procurement and Purchasing

4 min read

Purchase Requisition vs Purchase Order: Understanding the Difference for a Streamlined Procurement Process

We'll explain the difference between these two documents and how their adoption by stakeholders enables improved automation of purchasing workflows.

Full Cycle of Accounts Payable: What It Is and Why It Matters

Procurement and Purchasing

4 min read

Full Cycle of Accounts Payable: What It Is and Why It Matters

The full cycle of accounts payable is a critical accounting process that encompasses the management and tracking of payments made to suppliers for goods and services, from the ordering process to the final payment.

A Guide to Successful Procurement Change Management

Procurement and Purchasing

4 min read

A Guide to Successful Procurement Change Management

Procurement change management is a crucial component for organizations seeking to optimize their procurement processes and adapt to evolving market conditions.

What is “Days Payable Outstanding” (DPO) and How to Measure It

Procurement and Purchasing

4 min read

What is “Days Payable Outstanding” (DPO) and How to Measure It

Days Payable Outstanding (DPO) is a crucial financial metric that measures the average number of days a company takes to pay its suppliers and vendors after receiving an invoice.

Procurement and Purchasing

4 min read

A Guide to Spend Under Management

Spend Under Management (SUM) is a crucial procurement metric that measures the percentage of an organization's total spend that is actively managed and optimized by procurement professionals.

Spend Control: What It Is and How to Optimize It

Procurement and Purchasing

3 min read

Spend Control: What It Is and How to Optimize It

This article provides an in-depth exploration of the best and most effective spend control strategies available for today’s businesses.

Procurement and Purchasing

5 min read

Procurement Metrics 101

This article is an exploration into some of the most widely-used procurement metrics that businesses can deploy to gain visibility into their own operations.

Procurement Orchestration 101: A Guide for Procurement Leaders

Procurement and Purchasing

3 min read

Procurement Orchestration 101: A Guide for Procurement Leaders

In this article, we’ll overview some key aspects of procurement orchestration.

How To Modernize Procurement For Modern Business Challenges

Procurement and Purchasing

4 min read

How To Modernize Procurement For Modern Business Challenges

Start by evaluating current processes, identifying inefficiencies and potential blind spots, then implement the right procedures to achieve a modern, scalable procurement process.

Procurement and Purchasing

4 min read

What is Coupa Used For?

In this article, we’ll discuss the top capabilities of Coupa, use cases, why companies choose this platform, and the best solutions to optimize your procurement processes.

Procurement and Purchasing

4 min read

What is SAP Ariba Used For?

In this article, we’ll discuss the top features of SAP Ariba, use cases, why companies choose this solution, and the best ways to optimize your procurement right now.

What is Intake-to-Procure? Definition and Benefits

Procurement and Purchasing

4 min read

What is Intake-to-Procure? Definition and Benefits

Intake-to-procure solutions provide a centralized interface for all stakeholders to request, approve, and collaborate on procurement processes.

Indirect Procurement vs Direct Procurement: What are the Key Differences?

Procurement and Purchasing

5 min read

Indirect Procurement vs Direct Procurement: What are the Key Differences?

In this article, we'll define procurement, compare direct vs. indirect processes, list key examples, answer your top questions, and talk about the industry's future.

How Are Centralized & Decentralized Procurement Different?

Procurement and Purchasing

5 min read

How Are Centralized & Decentralized Procurement Different?

In this article, we’ll define each method, examine the pros and cons, explore critical considerations, and discuss automation as the future of procurement.

5 Takeaways from the 2023 Trends in B2B Purchasing Research

Procurement and Purchasing

3 min read

5 Takeaways from the 2023 Trends in B2B Purchasing Research

Dive into five of the key findings from the study

Procure-to-Pay Solutions Reduce Risk and Drive Savings Amid Economic Uncertainty

Procurement and Purchasing

3 min read

Procure-to-Pay Solutions Reduce Risk and Drive Savings Amid Economic Uncertainty

Here’s a quick rundown of the Gartner recommendations for modernizing procurement and strategic sourcing applications.

What is Document Approval Software and How Does it Work?

Procurement and Purchasing

3 min read

What is Document Approval Software and How Does it Work?

The definition of document approval software, how it works, key benefits of automation, and the best ways to improve your overall process.

10 Game-Changing Procurement Trends for Finance Teams to Carry into 2023

Procurement and Purchasing

4 min read

10 Game-Changing Procurement Trends for Finance Teams to Carry into 2023

2023 will be a time for organizations to prepare themselves for powerful economic headwinds

8 Steps to Grow Your Procurement Process and Improve Spend Efficiency

Procurement and Purchasing

3 min read

8 Steps to Grow Your Procurement Process and Improve Spend Efficiency

The days of driving growth at any cost are over. But when the dust settles, the question remains: how do you drive a new culture that still encourages growth with efficiency?

Spend Visibility and International Markets – Have Finance Processes Kept up to International Requirements?

Procurement and Purchasing

3 min read

Spend Visibility and International Markets – Have Finance Processes Kept up to International Requirements?

Find out how to optimize your procurement process, spend visibility, and procurement software to update your financial operations and compete in global markets.

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How To Choose The Right Corporate Cards for Procurement

Guide to Accounts Payable Workflows and Automation

Guide to Mastering the Accounts Payable Audit

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How To Choose The Right Corporate Cards for Procurement

Procure to Pay Lifecycle

Netsuite AP Automation

What is Netsuite?

Guide to Accounts Payable Workflows and Automation

Guide to Mastering the Accounts Payable Audit

13 Account Payable Best Practices for 2023

The Essential Guide To Purchase Order Approvals and Workflows at Fast-Growing Companies

The Complete Guide to Procurement Automation

The Difference Between Procure-to-Pay Vs Source-to-Pay

How To Create Efficient Purchase Requisition Workflows in 2023

How to Create Cost-Saving Procurement Workflows (Definitive Guide)

Why ERP Isn’t Enough: A Guide for Modern Procurement Teams

ERP Trends in 2023: A Look at the Future of Procurement

Accounts Payable Automation: 7 Transformational Benefits

Purchase Requisition vs Purchase Order: Understanding the Difference for a Streamlined Procurement Process

Full Cycle of Accounts Payable: What It Is and Why It Matters

A Guide to Successful Procurement Change Management

What is “Days Payable Outstanding” (DPO) and How to Measure It

A Guide to Spend Under Management

Spend Control: What It Is and How to Optimize It

Procurement Metrics 101

Procurement Orchestration 101: A Guide for Procurement Leaders

How To Modernize Procurement For Modern Business Challenges

What is Coupa Used For?

What is SAP Ariba Used For?

What is Intake-to-Procure? Definition and Benefits

Indirect Procurement vs Direct Procurement: What are the Key Differences?

How Are Centralized & Decentralized Procurement Different?

5 Takeaways from the 2023 Trends in B2B Purchasing Research

Procure-to-Pay Solutions Reduce Risk and Drive Savings Amid Economic Uncertainty

What is Document Approval Software and How Does it Work?

10 Game-Changing Procurement Trends for Finance Teams to Carry into 2023

8 Steps to Grow Your Procurement Process and Improve Spend Efficiency

Spend Visibility and International Markets – Have Finance Processes Kept up to International Requirements?

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