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Going Green With Paperless Procurement
As society pushes the modern business world toward sustainable practices, the bottom line becomes about more than just finances. The green movement encourages companies to consider social and environmental factors in addition to economic concerns. Governments and regulatory bodies are […]
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Your Guide to Understanding The Difference Between Traditional Procurement Methods and Modern Procurement Automation
What’s the difference between traditional procurement systems and modern procurement automation? If you’re not sure, then you probably also don’t know why switching from a manual to an automated purchasing system can benefit your company. Automating procurement—particularly with a cloud-based […]
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Here’s How the Food & Beverage Industry Can Use BPA to Improve Purchasing
In the food and beverage industry, a reliable procurement strategy is vital to success. Whether your company is part of food and beverage production or distribution, you’re just one step in the path food and beverages take from raw materials […]
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5 Ways Automation Makes R+D Procurement Departments More Effective
In companies with a research and development (R&D) department, R&D often has very specific procurement needs. Getting R&D and procurement working together effectively can be a challenge, though. A breakdown in communication between the two departments can result in misunderstandings, […]
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How Does T&E Fit in With Procure-to-Pay Software?
When discussing how to manage spend in the procure-to-pay process, we often think of spend management as involving budgeting, procurement, accounts payable, and payment. But there’s another key department involved in spend management: travel and expense (T&E). Much like procurement, […]
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Improve Supplier Relationships with Procurement KPI Tracking
Improve Supplier Relationships with Procurement KPI Tracking With the current state of the economy, tracking and analyzing spend is more important than ever before. To accurately assess the whole procure-to-pay cycle, your company needs to identify Key Performance Indicators. Tracking […]
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Slash Costs, Lower Risk: Procurement Automation in 2023
Every company needs procurement. Being able to reliably source needed supplies (everything from printer paper to essential parts) is vital to keeping a business running smoothly. In many companies, though, procurement is a process that’s challenging to manage efficiently. As […]
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Improve Procurement Visibility ASAP: 5 Must-Follow Steps
5 Steps to Improve Procurement Visibility (And Why You Need To Right Now) How is your company’s procurement visibility? If it’s like 69% of companies surveyed in a 2017 study, then you don’t have total visibility into your supply chain […]
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Finally Optimize Your Procurement Workflow Automation
Do you want to optimize your procurement process? The answer is obvious: yes! Every company can benefit from a more streamlined and efficient procurement process. This is especially true now that supply chains can be so unpredictable. Procurement is a […]
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Use BPA Software to Get CapEx Management and Procurement Working Together
Spend and cash flow management are always high on a CFO’s priority list. Because of the implications for finances, purchasing and expense management are typically also a high priority. Managing large-scale expenses typically takes center stage, but everyday expenses also […]
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To Receive or Not To Receive: Inventory Management and Three-Way Matching
Every company needs a way to handle procurement. Whether your company is a small business ordering printer paper and ink, a manufacturer relying on the purchase of materials and parts to do business, or a multi-national corporation handling everything from […]
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Mapping Out the Best P2P Solution for Your Company
When was the last time your organization reevaluated the procure-to-pay (P2P) process? If it’s been a few years—or no one’s ever taken a strategic look at the whole process, then mapping out the best P2P solution for your company can […]
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