Procurement Basics

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Stay on Top of Business Finances with Budgeting and Budgetary Control
No matter the size or the market, controlling spending is a top priority for any business. Organizations have to maintain control over budgeted costs and actual spending to ensure stable growth and sustainable development.

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Free PO Software vs. Paid Software
Learn how to improve your business process by implementing purchasing order software and discover the differences between free and paid programs!

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PunchOut Catalogs: How They Work and Why Use Them
Learn everything about PunchOut catalogs: Definition, benefits, how they differ from hosted catalogs, and whether there is a better alternative.

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Best Practices for ERP Implementation: 8 Tips for a Successful Rollout
Discover the most important steps of ERP implementation, how to select a project team, prepare for data migration, evaluate project success, pitfalls to avoid, and more.

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Why Implementing 3-Way Matching is Important
58% of AFP Payments Fraud and Control Survey respondents report that email scams have at some point targeted their accounts payable departments. What can businesses do to protect themselves from paying money for fraudulent invoices? They can introduce three-way matching to the purchasing flow.

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Everything You Need to Know About the Early Payment Discount
For every $1 billion spent on POs, there are about 3 million dollars in early payment discounts left unclaimed. Read on to discover how to qualify for and negotiate a discount.

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Why a Procurement Management Tool is a Must for Efficient Purchasing
Procurement managers aim to deliver results while optimizing expenses.

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How to Create an Invoice Approval Workflow: A Guide
Check out this complete guide on invoice approval workflow to learn more about the process, AP's best tips and tricks, and how manual workflow differs from automated.