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P2P The Rise in AP Fraud – Frequency, Sophistication, and Impact

Accounts Payable (AP) fraud is surging in frequency and sophistication, with increasing numbers of organizations being targeted each year. In this report, we will share how companies are feeling overwhelmed by the threat of fraudulent attacks and unsure as to how to resolve the issue

P2P Procurement Mission Impossible: Balancing Cost Reduction and Risk Management in Procurement

CPOs and Heads of S2P are expected both to cut costs and mitigate risk – two objectives that can at times be at odds with each other. This guide examines current challenges CPOs face, their priorities for 2025 and what the future of procurement technology looks like.

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P2P Billentis Report Out: A Must-read for E-Invoicing Leads

Globally, 560 billion invoices are handled annually, and only 125 billion are electronic*. We have a long way to go in 5 years. Read the Billentis e-Invoicing and Tax Compliance report to find out more – it’s a page turner.

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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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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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R2R Case Study - Jabil's Secret Weapon: The Finance Digital Transformation Team

American manufacturing giant Jabil has a secret weapon when it comes to finance transformation: a dedicated Finance Digital Transformation Team. READ THIS PRACTICAL CASE STUDY to discover how to drive R2R automation in your own organization.

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O2C Cash App Tool = Productivity Game Changer for The Chefs' Warehouse

A cost rationalization exercise in the treasury department at The Chefs' Warehouse highlighted banking fees as a major business financial burden. VP of Finance, Nelson Lopes, realized this was a perfect opportunity to shake up their Receivables process. Read the Case Study Now.

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R2R Intercompany Intercompany Global Process Owners – a Perspective

Intercompany accounting is an integral aspect of our daily operations, touching on all areas of finance. Yet, in most organizations, there's been some neglect. I invite you to read Confessions of an Intercompany Process Owner.

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: Your 5 Point Plan

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

R2R How Complex Businesses Running Off SAP Transform R2R

A step-by-step guide to how to automate Task Management, Balance Sheet Certification and Manual Journal Entry with Redwood and dramatically improve efficiency, visibility, and scalability.

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.

Shared Services Navigating the Complex Landscape of Global Business Services

Discover the evolution of Shared Services and Global Business Services (GBS) in our report. Gain insights from industry experts on overcoming legacy challenges and driving value in 2024. Download now to optimize technology and empower your organization.

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

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Shared Services Infographic Report: Finance Transformation: What’s Working... What’s Not

Uncover keys to successful finance transformation. Avoid pitfalls and achieve shared services excellence

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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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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!

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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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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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Shared Services More Complex Work: Shared Services Coping Strategies

Most shared services teams have taken on more work, and more complex processes. Many teams now find themselves struggling.

O2C Infographic: Is Order-to-Cash Being Left Behind?

This report shares the top 5 issues keeping AR and O2C from realizing their vision and 3 practical tips to help automate and future-proof O2C

O2C Is Your AR Stuck in the Dark Ages?

If manual processes are overwhelming your team, now is the time to be inspired and to take action.

P2P Tax 8 Guiding Principles for Compliance Confidence

4 Dos and Don'ts to Managing Dynamic Global E-invoice Compliance Requirements with Confidence

Tax Indirect Tax: The Missing Piece in Digital Transformation

When it comes to planning for digital transformation, nearly every team overlooks one thing: indirect tax requirements.

O2C How AI Transformed AR at UserTesting

When facing an increase in the volume of work, finance teams either need to work harder and perhaps hire more people, or work smarter with the help of automation.

P2P Shared Services Secrets to Unlocking Next-Level Automation

You have a crucial role to play to help guide your company to ensure organizational resilience and to navigate through a rapidly changing compliance and business landscape.

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R2R Infographic Report: 5 Best Practices for an Easy Financial Close

A recent survey from sharedserviceslink and Redwood found that two-thirds of finance professionals would like to spend less time on their financial close.

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O2C Shared Services RPA and AI: Living up to the Hype?

Robotic Process Automation and Artificial Intelligence have promised great things for finance, but are they living up to the hype, so far?

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Tax It's Time to Talk About Indirect Tax

The changes we are seeing in Indirect Tax aren’t a gentle evolution that tax professionals can manage on their own.  This isn’t business as usual.

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P2P Identifying the Shortcomings in P2P Automation

P2P Automation transforms your business, and transformation is a journey defined by the partners you choose. Choose poorly, and your solutions won't deliver the results you need.

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Shared Services 3 Ways Covid-19 Changed Shared Services and How to Prepare for What’s Next

Remote working, changes to Standard Operating Procedures and disrupted anti-fraud processes have created new vulnerabilities. This report looks at what is behind a rise in phishing and fraud attempts and how shared services are responding to a decrease in working capital.

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Tax Building a VAT Roadmap for 2021 and Beyond

Compliance with VAT mandates and continuous transaction controls may require significant investment in time and resources across your organization.

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