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P2P Chapter One: Procurement People: How Are You Holding Up?

This is a global problem: people in procurement have less and less time to do the job they want to do. The company wants them to be strategic – to focus on risk and cost reduction – but they are suffocating under regulations.

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P2P Tax From AP to AR: The New Frontier for E-Invoicing Compliance

Discover how global e-invoicing mandates are shifting from AP to AR. Learn about new compliance requirements and the urgent need for businesses to adapt.

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Tax P2P France to Require All Businesses to Appoint a PDP for e-Invoicing

The French government has introduced a network of registered Platform de Dématérialisation Partenaire (PDP) providers, trusted intermediaries that will facilitate e-invoice exchanges and ensure compliance with the new rules.

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Dec 11, 2024

P2P Tax E-Invoicing Across the Atlantic: Updates in the UK, US and Beyond

Join us as we take you through the latest updates, including the impact of the UK Budget and UK Government consultation on e-invoicing, and the US's progress with Digital Business Network Alliance (DBNA) adoption.

Nov 20, 2024

P2P 3 Key Things AI Must Do to Get AP towards 80% Autonomous

There are 3 things AI must be able to do in order to make business process autonomous

P2P E-Invoice Compliance in Europe

Driven by the EU's VAT digitisation initiative (ViDA), member countries are heavily investing in new e-invoicing regulations to improve tax compliance. However, each country sets its own e-invoicing mandates and deadlines, leading to inconsistencies. Want to know more? Download the infographic

Oct 30, 2024

P2P Mission Impossible: Balancing Cost Reductions and Risk Mitigation

CPOs have a decision to make as they sit down to shape their tech road map. What will their Number One Priority be – Cost Reduction or Risk Management and Mitigation? A balance can be achieved, but a CPO will struggle to “win” at both, and prioritise both equally. Join us for this energizing webinar

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P2P Revolutionize Supplier Onboarding: How SmartBots Outperform Traditional Portals in AP Automation

Discover how SmartBots can revolutionize your Accounts Payable (AP) process by automating supplier communication and invoice tracking.

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P2P Tax Global E-Invoicing Mandates: Pressure on CFOs as Government Scrutiny Intensifies

It is no longer enough to become compliant – you must stay compliant. Just keeping up with the new mandates is more than a full-time job, let alone implementing the necessary changes. This is becoming a huge strain on resources for already overburdened finance departments.

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P2P Choosing the Right E-Invoicing Network: Key Features, Benefits, and Questions to Ask

Discover the key features and questions to ask when choosing an e-invoicing network. Learn how to ensure VAT compliance, streamline supplier onboarding, and boost invoice automation success.

P2P GSK's 6 Tips for Successful E-Invoicing - Case Study

Currently, GSK receives 750,000 invoices through the Tungsten Network from 5,000 active suppliers across 26 countries. Of these, 40% are touchless, and the goal is to reach 60% in the next 12 months.

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P2P 80% Touchless Invoicing in 2 Years at Upfield - Case Study

Upfield spun off from Unilever in 2018. At that time, 100% of AP invoices were paper-based. 24 months later, a staggering 75% of Upfield’s 8,000 suppliers were invoicing the company electronically. Read the 80% Touchless Invoicing in 2 Years at Upfield CASE STUDY.

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P2P e-Invoicing: Mastering Supplier Onboarding at GSK

Read this dynamic guide - E-Invoicing: Mastering Supplier Onboarding - for GSK's 7 top tips and lessons learned from their supplier onboarding journey, and strategies for how to get procurement engaged.

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P2P Are Your AP Controls Enough Against Current Threats?

Finance, AP, and P2P departments need to be proactive in tackling risks and controls to avoid becoming targets of fraud or making unnecessary duplicate or overpayments.

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Tax P2P PDP Providers List for E-Invoicing Compliance in France

The French government has introduced a network of registered Platform de Dématérialisation Partenaire (PDP) providers, trusted intermediaries that will facilitate e-invoice exchanges and ensure compliance with the new rules.

P2P 4 Aligned Priorities for CFO & CPO

Learn how to overcome the common challenges that keep finance and procurement departments siloed, and discover practical steps to foster collaboration.

P2P Update: Important e-Invoicing Compliance: 5 Countries Report

By 2030, most counties are expected to have adopted some form of real-time reporting requirements. Non-adoption is not an option.

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P2P Stem the Tide of Inquiries and Disputes in AP: A 5 Point Plan

Many AP departments are overwhelmed by the increasing volume of automated disputes and invoice inquiries, leading to backlogs, strained resources, and unnecessary repayments.

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P2P Stem the Tide of Inquiries and Disputes in AP: Your 5 Point Plan

A growing trend of increased invoice inquiries and disputes is creating significant challenges for AP, finance, and shared services teams.

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P2P Overcoming Challenges in P2P Automation: A Guide to Successful AP and e-Invoicing Implementation

Learn to overcome automation challenges in AP and e-invoicing. Discover solutions for change management, data quality, supplier onboarding, and more.

P2P Important e-Invoicing Compliance Update: 5 Countries

By 2030, most counties are expected to have adopted some form of real-time reporting requirements. Non-adoption is not an option. Download this time-critical guide – Important e-Invoicing Compliance Update: 5 Countries – to help ready you for mobilization.

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P2P Ardent Partners Report - AP Metrics that Matter in 2024

As Ardent Partners say, metrics matter. And they've put forward a very compelling argument for why they matter today more than ever. The report is based on a survey of 190 AP and Finance leaders and was led by Ardent Partners' Chief Research Officer. It packs a punch. Read it today.

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P2P IOFM Automation Paper: How to Accelerate Time-to-Value in AP

The truth is that about 80% of projects fail because of the same 9 common core issues. This paper by IOFM - How to Accelerate Time-to-Value from AP Automation - does a great job explaining some of the pitfalls often seen in AP projects, and breaks down what optimized AP automation could look like.

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Sep 25, 2024

P2P e-Invoicing The Demise of Buyer-Led e-Invoicing Programs: 8 Warnings

Traditionally, e-Invoicing has been Buyer-led, but ViDA (VAT in the Digital Age) will change that by 2030, shifting power to Suppliers. Join our webinar to learn how this shift and other country-specific regulations will impact your AP, AR, Finance, Tax, Procurement, and IT teams. Don't miss out!

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Sep 18, 2024

P2P O2C Aligning AP and AR e-Invoicing Programs: 7 Critical Factors for Success

Explore the 7 critical success factors for aligning AP and AR e-invoicing programs. Learn about unified platforms, stakeholder engagement, effective communication, and staying compliant with evolving mandates.

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Jun 26, 2024

P2P Where AI Works in e-Invoicing: 5 Sub Processes

We are heading to touchless. Automation has taken us far, but not far enough. The new rocket fuel is AI.

P2P Mastering E-Invoicing Implementation: Lessons from the Leaders - Infographic Report

Implementing e-invoicing is not always smooth sailing. ​ Most companies face challenges such as system integration, lack of stakeholder buy-in, higher costs, and data quality issues. ERPs alone are not enough to compliantly manage e-invoicing globally.

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P2P PRGX Unveils AI-Powered AP Platform

PRGX has unveiled a new AI-powered accounts payable platform called Supplier Connect. Supplier Connect aims to streamline manual processes into AI-driven workflows that handle supplier inquiries and disputes quicker, and with higher accuracy, leading to stronger supplier relationships

Jun 5, 2024

P2P 5 Strategies for Minimizing Supplier Inquiries, Disputes, and Unnecessary Repayments

Step into a world where invoice chaos, supplier disputes, and financial drains are a thing of the past.

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May 15, 2024

P2P e-Invoicing Important e-Invoicing Compliance Update: 4 Countries

This webinar is designed to help you as we cover the basic definitions around CTC, clearance and compliance. We will look at global trends as well as recent changes impacting 4 countries: Romania, Poland, Malaysia and France.

P2P E-Invoicing Wisdom: How to Reduce Your Tail

Vendor reduction is a critical imperative for organizations to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance strategic initiatives. ​ By right-sizing the vendor base and implementing a tail spend management solution, you can simplify processes, increase compliance, & improve performance

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P2P Tax Demystifying Peppol: What You Need to Know About e-Invoicing Standards, Compliance, and Future Trends

Discover the pivotal role of Peppol in e-invoicing with our comprehensive report. Learn how Peppol fosters global interoperability, simplifies compliance, and navigates evolving standards. Explore its expansion beyond Europe, adoption in Asia-Pacific, and upcoming developments like PINT. Stay ahead

Apr 24, 2024

P2P 4 Aligned Priorities of the CFO & CPO

Huge benefits await any company ready to proactively and intelligently bring Finance and Procurement together into a cohesive, strengthened partnership. Join me for the 4 Aligned Priorities of the CFO & CPO WEBINAR.

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P2P Esker Named in First Ever Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Source-to-Pay

Esker has been named in the first ever Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Source-to-Pay.

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Mar 6, 2024

P2P Still Missing: Much Needed Collaboration Between Finance and Procurement

Shared services and GBS organizations are stiving for touchless processing. Treating cross-functional processes as end-to-end is pivotal to achieving it. So it is surprising that, even in 2024, 53% of finance and procurement professionals say their CFOs and CPOs fail to bring S2P teams together*.

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P2P US e-Invoicing Exchange Network Launches: Digital Business Networks Alliance

In a similar model to Peppol, the network uses a four-corner model, where e-documents are sent and received through an access points that connects companies to the network.

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Mar 20, 2024

P2P e-Invoicing Mastering E-Invoicing Implementation: Lessons from the Leaders

We've identified at least 9 mistakes companies continue to make as they implement e-invoicing. Join us for a webinar and discover the most common mistakes, and how to overcome them.

P2P New Report: Finance Transformation Successes and Pitfalls

While finance automation can lead to impressive, financially rewarding transformations, many programs still fall short, leading to wasted resources, tarnished reputations, and a negative shift in organizational culture.

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Dec 12, 2023

P2P Tax Everything You Need to Know About Peppol

If you are investing in e-invoicing or expanding your e-invoicing program, there are some important things to know about Peppol, an international e-invoicing standard with growing global importance.

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Tax P2P The Impact of E-Invoicing and Real-Time Tax Reporting

Discover the Evolution of E-Invoicing: From Latin America to Europe, the Mandatory Shift is Here! Explore the Game-Changing 2024 Mandates in Poland, Spain, Belgium, and Beyond. Ensure Compliance Across Borders and Learn Top 4 Strategies for Success.

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P2P Deutsche Bahn Invoicing: Transparent, Digital and Fully Integrated

Each year, the AP team at Deutsche Bahn was manually processing approx. 12M invoices from around 100K suppliers. With a lack of visibility, disjointed processes and up to 30% of invoices with no PO reference, the AP department was in constant “fire-fighter” mode.

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Nov 8, 2023

P2P P2P: What "Good" Looks Like (And Why it Matters)

Unlock the potential of P2P operations! Join our webinar to explore key areas hindering progress, measure success with KPIs, and embrace technology for streamlined efficiency. Register now!

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Tax Shared Services E-Invoicing and Real-Time Tax Reporting: Core Business Requirements You Can't Ignore

Discover the game-changing world of E-Invoicing and Real-Time Tax Reporting. Unleash your business's true potential and thrive in a rapidly evolving compliance landscape. Download now and shape the future!

P2P Report: The Top 3 Issues Holding AP Back – and What to Do About Them

This e-book explains how investing in a robust AP process is crucial for scalability, preparation for further growth, and cost reductions

Shared Services P2P New Report Reveals Key Challenges and Solutions for Shared Services

The report shares comprehensive knowledge on how to address the seven main challenges, including breaking free from transactional constraints, navigating financial compliance complexities, optimizing costs amidst inflationary pressures, and harnessing the power of digital transformation.

Sep 27, 2023

P2P Statement Matching: AP Automation at Eli Lilly

Join our webinar where Diane Coey, GPO P2P, at Eli Lilly shares key learnings from being in the top team of an established GBS, the enabling technologies that have helped them thrive and the tangible benefits they have seen from a pro-active approach to supplier statement reconciliation.

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Shared Services P2P Report: 7 Main Issues Facing Shared Services Today – and How to Address Them

Navigate 7 shared services challenges & find solutions. Overcome rising costs, workload complexity, digital transformation struggles, poor data quality & more. Gain insights for success in shared services.

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Sep 13, 2023

P2P Finance Transformation: What’s Working, What’s Not

Successful automation and transformation help finance teams thrive. Yet the majority of finance transformation programs fail to achieve their intended outcomes. How can failure be avoided…?

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P2P Growing Companies: The Top 3 Issues Holding AP Back – and What to Do About It

This e-book examines the top challenges in accounts payable and the proactive changes you can start making today to future-proof your organisation.

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Jun 28, 2023

P2P e-invoicing 90% Touchless Invoicing at John Lewis: Lessons Learnt

In 2011 Chris Darlington, Global Process Lead S2S & Finance, and the team implemented Tungsten with the aim to move their biggest suppliers on to e-invoicing. Join this webinar as Chris looks back on some key lessons learnt over the years.

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