Editor's note: Today is the first half of a two-part article examining the value of scan-and-capture invoicing. Today, we'll detail the basics of scan and capture. The vast majority of…
Though automating the accounts payable (AP) process most directly benefits the AP team itself—such as eliminating manual activities and allowing for more strategic actions—it’s a mistake to imagine that accounts…
Establishing and measuring relevant and actionable metrics is an important part of any business function since it provides the opportunity to set, track, and ultimately achieve goals and objectives while…
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, when thousands of people will proclaim their love to a special someone. The statistics are impressive for the holiday, with the average consumer spending $116.21 on…
A strong procure-to-pay (P2P) workflow can be a critical differentiator for enterprises of all sizes. Linking the entire P2P process can lead to operational efficiencies through cost savings, improved productivity,…
The underlying capabilities and drivers behind the most successful social networks can and should have the same impact in business communication and performance. As such, there is a remarkable opportunity…
Editor’s Note: This article is the first in a brief series examining the problem of using social networking tools for procure-to-pay applications. This installment presents the issue at hand, using…
There are few solution providers that offer a full end-to-end accounts payable automation solution that includes receiving and processing invoices as well as payment functionality. As a result, the ePayables…
We’ve seen some great articles already this year from the Payables Place team, and the past two weeks hasn’t been any different. From a two-part series on mobility and complex…
For small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) experiencing rapid growth, two key differences between long-term success and failure are (1) how well they manage cash flow and (2) the infrastructure they…