If you run an office supply store and decide you need to purchase a large number of notebooks to stock your store, you’re going to try and find the best quality, most affordable notebooks that you can buy in bulk. You’ll look around at different notebook suppliers, assess the costs of working with each, figure…
Manufacturing has gotten more advanced and more complex in recent years. Instead of having a simple computer system to manage inventory and the state of products in each manufacturing stage by scanning barcodes or counting widgets, companies now need an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for manufacturing that integrates with all other business systems throughout…
In today's fast-paced environment, Human Resources (HR) departments face the challenge of managing a multitude of tasks while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. However, the advent of HR process automation has revolutionized the way HR professionals operate. By harnessing the power of technology and intelligent software, HR process automation streamlines workflows, reduces errors, enhances data…
Introduction Interview scheduling is a key part of hiring but is often not given enough attention. How well it's done really affects everyone involved. For people applying for jobs, it shows how well the company is organized and if they value people's time. For those who are hiring, it's about getting the timing right and…
Whether running a B2B or B2C business, streamlining your order-to-cash (O2C) process can mean the difference between success and stagnation. A recent McKinsey study revealed that a shocking 3-5% of EBITDA often slips through cracks in the O2C process. That's cash you could be pocketing! Moreover, manual methods simply can't keep up with the experiences…
You’ve likely heard the phrase, “measure twice, cut once.” Reconciling your balance sheet follows the same logic, but in reverse – spend once, check twice. Double-entry bookkeeping is built on a foundation of checks and balances, requiring the assets side to match the liabilities and shareholder’s equity side. Account reconciliation is one of many methods…
Settlement of invoices isn’t simply about paying off a bill. It's a process that ensures every payment, adjustment, or write-off tied to an invoice is accounted for and settled. There are no messy records, just tidy transactions. It paves the way for flawless financial records, better cash flow, and smooth business operations. Which business owner…
The AP approval process is the workflow for getting authorization to pay vendor invoices (with credit payment terms) that are included in accounts payable before being paid. Automating the accounts payable approval process in your company is essential because it saves significant time, reduces costs, improves cash flow management, strengthens internal controls, and improves supplier…
Email is an essential means of communication in today's world. Whether you're a business owner, an employee, or a freelancer, you probably receive dozens, if not hundreds, of emails every day. Responding to all these emails can be time-consuming and sometimes involves doing repetitive tasks. This becomes cumbersome, especially during the work hours when you…
Today, businesses are run not only locally but with the help of global partners and suppliers. Technology has made it possible to run global businesses efficiently and effectively. However, with a global business comes the need to manage a global supply chain. A supply chain constitutes a complex ecosystem of partners and global suppliers, each…