Procurement: Get basics right then automate
by Jack Large
Procurement should be strategic and not just about buying at the lowest price, says Brian Shanahan, CEO and founder of Informita
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Read moreOverdue B2B receivables in Americas hit cash flow
by Bija Knowles
Companies in the US, Brazil, Canada and Mexico are waiting longer for payments – with impact on bottom line
Previse to shake up public procurement, cut late payments
by Bija Knowles
Previse's instant payments technology is now available to UK government departments through the government's procurement platform
Procurement revolution will cut costs and working capital
by Bija Knowles
The automation of much of the procurement function will reduce costs and the need for resources through the supply chain
The WSJ ignores damage late payments do to suppliers
by Bija Knowles
Delaying payments to suppliers to free up working capital is nothing new but can put smaller companies under huge pressure
Invest to achieve cost savings in procure-to-pay
by Bija Knowles
Every £10 invested in e-procurement software can bring a cost saving of £72, through savings on supplier costs and internal processing
Accounts receivables: Getting the basics right
by Brian Shanahan, Founder & CEO , Informita
Brian Shanahan, CEO and founder of Informita & Termscheck is passionate about why it is essential to get the basics in accounts receivables right before introducing automation.
Seven steps to better accounts receivable
by Bija Knowles
Too many companies treat accounts receivable (AR) as an afterthought but in doing so, they overlook opportunities – establishing an excellent order-to-cash process is essential
Supply chain support key to closing UK’s productivity gap
by Bija Knowles
The supply chain could be a key way of tackling the UK's productivity gap, according to research by the Federation of Small Businesses
Collaboration with c-suite needed to ‘wake up’ supply chain
by Bija Knowles
Many supply chain executives are not leveraging their c-suite counterparts to improve supply chain functionality and transform it into an engine for new growth
ACT Conference highlights: Brexit Britain to 21st Century Treasury
by Bija Knowles
Today the UK's Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT) kicks off its two-day annual conference in Liverpool's King's Dock
New CTMdirectory - makes browsing for products and services a delight
by Jack Large
Annual subscription gives corporate treasury suppliers and advisers access to 1000s of viewers world-wide for only a few £100s/year
UK businesses asked to map supply chains for post-Brexit risk view
by Bija Knowles
The British government has asked businesses to map their supply chains to highlight areas of the economy that would be most at risk in a post-Brexit environment
Three strategies for good supply chain planning
by Bija Knowles
Planning is a key priority for supply chain professionals in 2018, with managing supplier relationships, inventory management and procurement also identified as areas for improvement
Barclays launches green loans for sustainable trade
by Bija Knowles
Barclays Corporate Banking has launched a new product designed to help businesses with their working capital needs when pursuing sustainable activities
UK business confidence since Brexit vote is mixed picture
by Bija Knowles
Recent reports give a mixed picture of economic and business sentiment in Britain
Is maintaining working capital efficiency impossible?
by Jack Large
Pharma working capital management study shows that excess working capital has risen 33% to €68 Billion since 2015
European Commission tackles late payments in food supply chain
by Bija Knowles
Late payments are a scourge throughout business supply chains worldwide. Now the European Commission has announced action to ban unfair trading practices in the food supply chain
Just 6% of procurement leaders have full transparency of supply chain
by Bija Knowles
Lack of supply chain visibility, a dearth of digital skills and Brexit/NAFTA uncertainty are some of the challenges facing procurement leaders
Global trade practices: increased centralisation and sophistication
by Bija Knowles
The Global Trade Report, by Thomson Reuters and KPMG International, looks at how global trade practitioners are managing centralisation, classification and free trade agreements
Three steps to improve your supply chain strategy
by Bija Knowles
Is your supply chain strategy outdated and unsuited for the future of business? Half of all companies in a recent survey think so
Slow collection of receivables why manufacturing leaking €177 billion WC
by Jack Large
PwC survey shows that deterioration in net working capital days is at a five year high and average returns on capital employed (ROCE) has fallen by 5%
Late payment is bad for business – yet 27% of UK invoices paid late
by Bija Knowles
Keeping suppliers waiting beyond the payment terms for invoice payment makes no economic sense and is damaging the supply chain – yet 27 per cent of invoices are paid late in the UK
Hey Gia: Give me an update on total cash received so far this week
by Kylene Casanova
EMAGIA launches voice activated artificial intelligence digital assistant Gia to optimise the way enterprise finance operates