Procurement Basics

procure to pay

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What is High-Level Procure to Pay?

Procure to pay, also known as P2P, is the process of acquiring goods or services and then making payments for those goods or services. The procure to pay process usually consists of four main stages: requisition, purchase order, receipt, and invoice.

Daryna Rodriguez
Daryna Rodriguez
Procurement Basics
procurement and innovation

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How the "Procurement Cult" is Killing Innovation

In today's business environment, the pressure to cut costs is greater than ever. As a result, many organizations have turned to procurement to save the day.

Daryna Rodriguez
Daryna Rodriguez
Procurement Basics
optimizing accounts payable and receivable

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4 Tips for Optimizing Accounts Payable and Receivable

Accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) are two of the most important—and often most overlooked—aspects of any business.

Daryna Rodriguez
Daryna Rodriguez
Procurement Basics
purchase orders

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All You Need to Know About Purchase Orders

A purchase order is a formal contract between a buyer and a seller. It's used to record the details of what's being bought, how much it costs, and when delivery is expected.

Daryna Rodriguez
Daryna Rodriguez
Procurement Basics
strategic spend management

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Strategic Spend Management: 5 Steps to Automate Your Processes

Learn 5 steps to automate your spend management and maintain superior control.

Daryna Rodriguez
Daryna Rodriguez
Procurement Basics
reduce paper consumption in procurement

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How to Reduce Paper Consumption in Procurement

In many organizations, procurement is one of the most paper-intensive departments. From printing out supplier catalogs and price lists to filling out and filing purchase orders, it's no wonder that the average procurement department goes through a staggering amount of paper each year.

Daryna Rodriguez
Daryna Rodriguez
Procurement Basics
procurement

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The Evolution of Procurement: Where We've Been and Where We're Going

The role of procurement has changed dramatically over the last several decades. In the past, procurement was primarily focused on cost savings.

Daryna Rodriguez
Daryna Rodriguez
Procurement Basics
gantt charts for procurement

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Gantt Charts for Procurement Projects

A Gantt chart is a powerful tool that can be used to plan, schedule, and track procurement projects. This type of chart provides a visual representation of the project timeline and can be used to identify potential risks and issues.

Daryna Rodriguez
Daryna Rodriguez
Procurement Basics