Purchasing Process

Optimize your purchasing process and learn how to better conduct, approve, track, and optimize your buying of supplies & services.

P-Card vs. Purchasing Platform: Which is Better?
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P-Card vs. Purchasing Platform: Which Is Better?

For decades, corporate cards were the tool of choice for organizations to facilitate employee purchases. But as the world has evolved, the traditional corporate card account has become increasingly susceptible to fraud, misuse, and overspending. Fortunately, there are better options for organizations to administer spending for small purchases. Two popular options are purchasing cards (p-cards) […]
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What Is PPV (Purchase Price Variance)
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What Is PPV (Purchase Price Variance)

You already know benchmarking and price tracking are important activities for a successful procurement practice. The data these activities provide offers the best point of reference for understanding fair pricing on goods and services. But as pricing structures and market conditions change, how can you know if your procurement spend is consistent and on target? […]
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Best Practices for Purchase Order Management
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Best Practices for Purchase Order Management

You need a reliable Purchase order management system that ensures accuracy and quality.
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Purchase Requisitions vs Purchase Orders: Understand the Difference
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Purchase Requisitions vs Purchase Orders: Understand the Difference

Purchasing is a vital company function that administers the biggest cost in organizations: buying goods and services to drive the business forward.  Despite its outsized importance, many business owners don’t have a clear understanding of how to optimize the purchasing process, how each component of purchasing affects business outcomes, and why stronger purchase requisitions (and […]
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The True Cost Of Maverick Spend (& How To Reduce It)
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The True Cost of Maverick Spend (& How to Reduce It)

Maverick spend can account for up to 80% of a company’s total spend. Discover how much maverick spend is actually costing your business and how to stop it.
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4 grueling tasks your Finance team can automate

The goal of a Finance team When it comes to the word "Finance", most people—and some companies, as well— get overwhelmed. They think of complicated spreadsheets, calculations, budgets, you name it. And, the truth of the matter is, that can certainly be the case.  But, for the sake of simplicity, let's break the role of […]
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