E-Invoicing and AP automation come equipped with innumerable benefits and help save you money & increase efficiency.. But before taking the important step towards going paperless, there are countless factors to consider around areas likes top management’s approval, the best-fit solution provider, supplier adoption, the likely ROIs, training etc.
To successfully answer all these questions and ensure that an efficient change management strategy is in place, it is vital to know what stage of the E-Invoicing Maturity Curve your organization falls in. This presentation by Richard Waugh (VP Corporate Development, Zycus) will help you unearth answers to all the above questions along with providing insights into:
1. Current & future invoice-to-payment landscape
2. Improvements gained through automation
3. Stages of e-invoicing maturity and associated attributes
4. Characteristics of the best-in-class AP Organizations
5. Next steps to start AP automation transformation
Love Your Sourcing Strategy by Letting it Go
Access this presentation where our expert speakers will guide you on how you can responsibly put sourcing into the hands of distributed buyers and empower them to select their suppliers and scale procurement’s impact.
Learn to:
1. To identify the most common fears procurement experiences in the wake of decentralized buying
2. To understand the root cause of those fears so they can be overcome
3. To articulate the advantages (for procurement and the enterprise) of effectively managed distributed buying
WhiteBoard to Dashboard: Steps to implementing compliant and risk-free procur...Zycus
In this presentation, Procurement Insights' Jon Hansen and a panel of industry experts examine the challenges of implementing a risk management and compliance initiative, and how procurement professionals can collaboratively develop a sound and proactive go-to strategy for their organization.
Need more insights? An On-Demand Webinar on the topic “Branding Procurement” can be accessed here: http://zyc.us/2GmSwSA
Branding Procurement
As someone who has been in the supply world for more years than I would care to admit, the old Rodney Dangerfield lament about getting no respect was second only to the "we want a seat at the table" refrain.
While the profession as a whole had made some advancements beyond the days when CFOs considered our enterprise contributions to be either minimal or non-existent, it is still safe to say that we procurement professionals have not properly branded ourselves and the value we bring to our organizations.
"Some executives used to think of procurement as the place you send staff away in order to never see them again." - Leading Procurement Strategy, Carlos Mena, Remko van Hoek, Martin Christopher
In this presentation, (sponsored by Zycus), have a look at where procurement as a profession was, where are they today, and what they have to do to realize their full potential in the future.
For Machines to truly learn – they must, not unlike Humans – be taught properly, providing them with complete, accurate data from which to establish patterns and draw inferences. The first step of teaching your machines to be able to effectively apply AI is to digitize and enrich the massive amounts of data being captured through core Sourcing and Vendor Management processes, such that the resulting data analytics represent a Master Class in Strategic Procurement – for your Machines.
The development of a Best-in-Class P2P program takes, among other things, sponsorship, effort, collaboration, vision, expertise, and supporting technology infrastructure. Superior program design also remains a critical element in the speed and level of P2P excellence and financial agility that is ultimately achieved.
2018 key issues study for procurement leadersZycus
Despite an optimistic business outlook in 2018, procurement leaders are still wary about a range of risks with the potential to reduce margins, from access to critical talent to managing cyber-risk.
As per The Hackett Group annual Key Issues Study, procurement leaders indicate they are focused on deepening collaboration with suppliers to meet growth expectations and manage risk.
Hey Nineteen: Procurement’s Playbook for 2019Zycus
This video is a recording of the webcast “Hey Nineteen: Procurement’s Playbook for 2019“ that was hosted by Zycus in association with The Hackett Group and SIG. The webcast features a presentation by Christopher Sawchuk, The Hackett Group on the findings of the recent Hackett study “Procurement Key Issues 2019” and a case study presentation by Brittany Muirhead, Brookdale Senior Living on the application of “Assisted Sourcing” as a part of their digital transformation journey. The webcast also features insights from Richard Waugh, Zycus on application of technologies like AI, RPA in procurement for greater compliance, visibility and savings.
The desire to become ‘trusted advisor’ to internal clients has become recognized as one of the keys to improving procurement performance and recognition within the organization. A recent survey has confirmed that, after cost reduction, improving procurement’s engagement with stakeholders is the most important priority for CPOs.
How can you increase stakeholders’ readiness to work collaboratively with procurement? How to engage stakeholder ‘clients’ – from ‘securing access’ to ‘making a good withdrawal’?
Have similar questions in your mind?
Love Your Sourcing Strategy by Letting it Go
Access this presentation where our expert speakers will guide you on how you can responsibly put sourcing into the hands of distributed buyers and empower them to select their suppliers and scale procurement’s impact.
Learn to:
1. To identify the most common fears procurement experiences in the wake of decentralized buying
2. To understand the root cause of those fears so they can be overcome
3. To articulate the advantages (for procurement and the enterprise) of effectively managed distributed buying
WhiteBoard to Dashboard: Steps to implementing compliant and risk-free procur...Zycus
In this presentation, Procurement Insights' Jon Hansen and a panel of industry experts examine the challenges of implementing a risk management and compliance initiative, and how procurement professionals can collaboratively develop a sound and proactive go-to strategy for their organization.
Need more insights? An On-Demand Webinar on the topic “Branding Procurement” can be accessed here: http://zyc.us/2GmSwSA
Branding Procurement
As someone who has been in the supply world for more years than I would care to admit, the old Rodney Dangerfield lament about getting no respect was second only to the "we want a seat at the table" refrain.
While the profession as a whole had made some advancements beyond the days when CFOs considered our enterprise contributions to be either minimal or non-existent, it is still safe to say that we procurement professionals have not properly branded ourselves and the value we bring to our organizations.
"Some executives used to think of procurement as the place you send staff away in order to never see them again." - Leading Procurement Strategy, Carlos Mena, Remko van Hoek, Martin Christopher
In this presentation, (sponsored by Zycus), have a look at where procurement as a profession was, where are they today, and what they have to do to realize their full potential in the future.
For Machines to truly learn – they must, not unlike Humans – be taught properly, providing them with complete, accurate data from which to establish patterns and draw inferences. The first step of teaching your machines to be able to effectively apply AI is to digitize and enrich the massive amounts of data being captured through core Sourcing and Vendor Management processes, such that the resulting data analytics represent a Master Class in Strategic Procurement – for your Machines.
The development of a Best-in-Class P2P program takes, among other things, sponsorship, effort, collaboration, vision, expertise, and supporting technology infrastructure. Superior program design also remains a critical element in the speed and level of P2P excellence and financial agility that is ultimately achieved.
2018 key issues study for procurement leadersZycus
Despite an optimistic business outlook in 2018, procurement leaders are still wary about a range of risks with the potential to reduce margins, from access to critical talent to managing cyber-risk.
As per The Hackett Group annual Key Issues Study, procurement leaders indicate they are focused on deepening collaboration with suppliers to meet growth expectations and manage risk.
Hey Nineteen: Procurement’s Playbook for 2019Zycus
This video is a recording of the webcast “Hey Nineteen: Procurement’s Playbook for 2019“ that was hosted by Zycus in association with The Hackett Group and SIG. The webcast features a presentation by Christopher Sawchuk, The Hackett Group on the findings of the recent Hackett study “Procurement Key Issues 2019” and a case study presentation by Brittany Muirhead, Brookdale Senior Living on the application of “Assisted Sourcing” as a part of their digital transformation journey. The webcast also features insights from Richard Waugh, Zycus on application of technologies like AI, RPA in procurement for greater compliance, visibility and savings.
The desire to become ‘trusted advisor’ to internal clients has become recognized as one of the keys to improving procurement performance and recognition within the organization. A recent survey has confirmed that, after cost reduction, improving procurement’s engagement with stakeholders is the most important priority for CPOs.
How can you increase stakeholders’ readiness to work collaboratively with procurement? How to engage stakeholder ‘clients’ – from ‘securing access’ to ‘making a good withdrawal’?
Have similar questions in your mind?
ISM: Power Up! Become a Strategic Influence with Your Company’s Indirect Proc...Mike Inman
Presentation by Mike Inman and Rich Vales given at ISM 2011 conference in Orlando, Power Up! Become a Strategic Influence with Your Company’s Indirect Procurement Spend
The Power of Partnering: Driving Source-to-Pay Success with Zycus Partner Con...Zycus
As a market-leading provider of Source-to-Pay (S2P) technology, Zycus Partner Connect Program is designed to create the winning formula that enables clients to implement successful Digital Transformation strategies for Source-to-Pay processes. The winning formula achieves superior client results, e.g. 1+1=3, by combining Zycus’ State-of-Art S2P software platform with Expert Partner Implementation Consulting resources. This webinar will provide potential Zycus partners with insights to:
• Zycus S2P software capabilities and key differentiators
• Client cases studies and partner success stories
• Zycus Partner Connect engagement model and support resources
• Next steps towards exploring the potential of aligning with Zycus for mutual success
2018 Key Issues Study
Need more insights on this topic? An On-Demand Webinar on the topic "2018 Key Issues Study" can be accessed here: http://zyc.us/2FalvaE
About the presentation:
Despite an optimistic business outlook in 2018, procurement leaders are still wary about a range of risks with the potential to reduce margins, from access to critical talent to managing cyber-risk.
As per The Hackett Group annual Key Issues Study, procurement leaders indicate they are focused on deepening collaboration with suppliers to meet growth expectations and manage risk.
This presentation will cover the findings from The Hackett Group’s 2018 procurement key issues survey. You can:
1. Understand the reason for efficiency and productivity gap in the department and how to mitigate it
2. Learn how can procurement transform its operations to achieve a higher level of quality and responsiveness
3. Know about the latest technology adoption trends and strategic initiatives specific to building a digital transformation framework.
This video is a recording of the webcast “Hey Nineteen: Procurement’s Playbook for 2019“ that was hosted by Zycus in association with The Hackett Group and SIG. The webcast features a presentation by Christopher Sawchuk, The Hackett Group on the findings of the recent Hackett study “Procurement Key Issues 2019” and a case study presentation by Brittany Muirhead, Brookdale Senior Living on the application of “Assisted Sourcing” as a part of their digital transformation journey. The webcast also features insights from Richard Waugh, Zycus on the application of technologies like AI, RPA in procurement for greater compliance, visibility, and savings.
Procurement ai is artificial intelligence real in procurementZycus
Though the reality of AI in procurement is still debatable, one can’t deny the fact that human skills/human learning is a vital part of the AI puzzle. So what skills will one require to become a vital and relevant factor in AI-driven procurement practice?
Beyond trends: The top 10 transformational realities redefining procurementZycus
In this on-demand webinar, hosted by Zycus and EBG Network, is an international panel of industry experts. The webinar features a presentation by Jon Hansen of Procurement Insights’, who discusses with the panel, about the top ten procurement trends for 2019 before zeroing in on the three specific areas that will have the greatest impact on procurement professionals right now and for the foreseeable future.
Most sourcing organizations focus on direct procurement, potentially overlooking indirect procurement and missing key opportunities to reduce spend. As indirect purchases increasingly become a larger percentage of overall spend, for many organizations, indirect procurement can be a diamond in the rough. This article makes the arguement that the value of indirect procurement should not be overlooked.
3 part framework for procurement talent transformationZycus
There is nothing new about the idea that procurement is standing on the verge of a talent catastrophe. Processes and technology are evolving at an accelerating rate, distributed buyers are more capable of independence every day, and non-traditional work models (i.e. the gig economy) mean that executive teams have an impressive range of resources at their fingertips – quickly and cost-effectively.
BravoSolution - 10 Steps to Unlock the Power of ProcurementBravoSolution
In recent years, procurement professionals have witnessed dramatic changes to the procurement and supplier management function. Today’s business environment demands that procurement play a more strategic role in the organization with an emphasis on “unlocking the power of procurement” in order to meet the current—and future needs—of the business, stakeholders, customers and yes, even the suppliers.
Microsoft Accounting Software | Value Proposition AnalysisKashyap Shah
This presentation describes various features of Microsoft's Accounting software for SME & MSMEs in India. It also includes balanced score card and competitive analysis based on the value offerings by Microsoft.
Staying Strategic How Procurement must Change!Bill Huber
As traditional sourcing techniques become increasingly outdated, the procurement function must evolve to remain strategic, and procurement professionals must acquire new competencies.
You will learn:
How traditional roles within sourcing and procurement are changing
How robotics and other disruptors will impact the procurement function
Emerging requirements for procurement professionals
Specific capabilities and skill sets procurement professionals need
The Future of Procurement Technology with Hugo Evans of A.T. KearneyScout RFP
Successful procurement technology has one job, a north star: to provide a robust yet easy-to- use system for transforming needed goods and services into value for a company so that it can excel at its own business. According to Hugo Evans, Vice President at A.T. Kearney, we are at an inflection point, largely driven by the emergence of more flexible, user-friendly procurement technologies.
The Future of Procurement Technology with Hugo Evans of A.T. KearneyScout RFP
Successful procurement technology has one job, a north star: to provide a robust yet easy-to- use system
for transforming needed goods and services into value for a company so that it can excel at its own
business. According to Hugo Evans, Vice President at A.T. Kearney, we are at an inflection point, largely
driven by the emergence of more flexible, user-friendly procurement technologies.
A Procurement Leaders Guide to Enabling Agility Tradeshift
As procurement organizations continue to evolve, success will increasingly depend on the ability to reinvent and adapt to rapidly changing and uncertain environments. Having both a stable foundation and a dynamic capability at the same time is critical. The Hackett Group has done extensive research on how world-class procurement organizations enable enterprise agility and drive greater business value—modernizing procurement to not only meet expectations, but surpass them.
Christopher Sawchuk, who leads Hacketts procurement practice will discuss:
-The attributes of agile enterprises and how agility drives success
-Why procurement executives’ priorities are shifting to quality of spend influence and supplier-led innovation
-How to leverage digital networks, master data management and analytics to enable this agility
Innovative Procurement Strategies for Thriving in a Networked EconomySAP Ariba
Building an agile procurement organization requires a focus on value, performance and capabilities.
Presented by Amy Fong – Senior Director, Procurement Executive Advisory - The Hackett Group
Far from looking back over 10 years of achievement, PfH has had its sights fixed firmly on the future over the last 12 months. Following our sector wide research about commercial procurement we have been working with you to develop the services that will enable social housing providers to deliver and evidence world class procurement.
This presentation shows PfH’s vision for the next 10 years.
Presented by: Steve Malone (Procurement For Housing) at PfH Live 2014
Keep it Simple and Make it Fun: Change Management Success Stories from Unityw...Scout RFP
Sourcing and Procurement leaders must make fundamental changes in order to address today’s new, more challenging market environment and prepare for the future. How do you drive adoption of a new process and then ensure improvements stick across the business? In this session, learn from Namejs Kin, Branch Manager - Procurement at Unitywater and Michael Leiken, Head of Spend Management at LendingTree as they walk you through key factors to driving change management from a stakeholder perspective. Learn how to map out your timeline -- from build-out to go live -- and involve key stakeholders along the way. Above all, when it comes to change, these experts will share actionable examples to help keep it simple, make it fun, and ensure it sticks.
This presentation will address key P2P trends within the overall Procurement landscape. Whether it is the buzz around robotic technology, digital transformation or IoT, understanding trends in P2P becomes more valuable when seen in a business context.
• Trends reinventing Procure-to-Pay in 2018
• Best practices defining vendor management, savings maximization, procurement and invoicing automation, catalog management and technological integrations
• How procurement leaders should interpret these trends in their business contexts
• How to plan and take action ahead of a procurement transformation
ISM: Power Up! Become a Strategic Influence with Your Company’s Indirect Proc...Mike Inman
Presentation by Mike Inman and Rich Vales given at ISM 2011 conference in Orlando, Power Up! Become a Strategic Influence with Your Company’s Indirect Procurement Spend
The Power of Partnering: Driving Source-to-Pay Success with Zycus Partner Con...Zycus
As a market-leading provider of Source-to-Pay (S2P) technology, Zycus Partner Connect Program is designed to create the winning formula that enables clients to implement successful Digital Transformation strategies for Source-to-Pay processes. The winning formula achieves superior client results, e.g. 1+1=3, by combining Zycus’ State-of-Art S2P software platform with Expert Partner Implementation Consulting resources. This webinar will provide potential Zycus partners with insights to:
• Zycus S2P software capabilities and key differentiators
• Client cases studies and partner success stories
• Zycus Partner Connect engagement model and support resources
• Next steps towards exploring the potential of aligning with Zycus for mutual success
2018 Key Issues Study
Need more insights on this topic? An On-Demand Webinar on the topic "2018 Key Issues Study" can be accessed here: http://zyc.us/2FalvaE
About the presentation:
Despite an optimistic business outlook in 2018, procurement leaders are still wary about a range of risks with the potential to reduce margins, from access to critical talent to managing cyber-risk.
As per The Hackett Group annual Key Issues Study, procurement leaders indicate they are focused on deepening collaboration with suppliers to meet growth expectations and manage risk.
This presentation will cover the findings from The Hackett Group’s 2018 procurement key issues survey. You can:
1. Understand the reason for efficiency and productivity gap in the department and how to mitigate it
2. Learn how can procurement transform its operations to achieve a higher level of quality and responsiveness
3. Know about the latest technology adoption trends and strategic initiatives specific to building a digital transformation framework.
This video is a recording of the webcast “Hey Nineteen: Procurement’s Playbook for 2019“ that was hosted by Zycus in association with The Hackett Group and SIG. The webcast features a presentation by Christopher Sawchuk, The Hackett Group on the findings of the recent Hackett study “Procurement Key Issues 2019” and a case study presentation by Brittany Muirhead, Brookdale Senior Living on the application of “Assisted Sourcing” as a part of their digital transformation journey. The webcast also features insights from Richard Waugh, Zycus on the application of technologies like AI, RPA in procurement for greater compliance, visibility, and savings.
Procurement ai is artificial intelligence real in procurementZycus
Though the reality of AI in procurement is still debatable, one can’t deny the fact that human skills/human learning is a vital part of the AI puzzle. So what skills will one require to become a vital and relevant factor in AI-driven procurement practice?
Beyond trends: The top 10 transformational realities redefining procurementZycus
In this on-demand webinar, hosted by Zycus and EBG Network, is an international panel of industry experts. The webinar features a presentation by Jon Hansen of Procurement Insights’, who discusses with the panel, about the top ten procurement trends for 2019 before zeroing in on the three specific areas that will have the greatest impact on procurement professionals right now and for the foreseeable future.
Most sourcing organizations focus on direct procurement, potentially overlooking indirect procurement and missing key opportunities to reduce spend. As indirect purchases increasingly become a larger percentage of overall spend, for many organizations, indirect procurement can be a diamond in the rough. This article makes the arguement that the value of indirect procurement should not be overlooked.
3 part framework for procurement talent transformationZycus
There is nothing new about the idea that procurement is standing on the verge of a talent catastrophe. Processes and technology are evolving at an accelerating rate, distributed buyers are more capable of independence every day, and non-traditional work models (i.e. the gig economy) mean that executive teams have an impressive range of resources at their fingertips – quickly and cost-effectively.
BravoSolution - 10 Steps to Unlock the Power of ProcurementBravoSolution
In recent years, procurement professionals have witnessed dramatic changes to the procurement and supplier management function. Today’s business environment demands that procurement play a more strategic role in the organization with an emphasis on “unlocking the power of procurement” in order to meet the current—and future needs—of the business, stakeholders, customers and yes, even the suppliers.
Microsoft Accounting Software | Value Proposition AnalysisKashyap Shah
This presentation describes various features of Microsoft's Accounting software for SME & MSMEs in India. It also includes balanced score card and competitive analysis based on the value offerings by Microsoft.
Staying Strategic How Procurement must Change!Bill Huber
As traditional sourcing techniques become increasingly outdated, the procurement function must evolve to remain strategic, and procurement professionals must acquire new competencies.
You will learn:
How traditional roles within sourcing and procurement are changing
How robotics and other disruptors will impact the procurement function
Emerging requirements for procurement professionals
Specific capabilities and skill sets procurement professionals need
The Future of Procurement Technology with Hugo Evans of A.T. KearneyScout RFP
Successful procurement technology has one job, a north star: to provide a robust yet easy-to- use system for transforming needed goods and services into value for a company so that it can excel at its own business. According to Hugo Evans, Vice President at A.T. Kearney, we are at an inflection point, largely driven by the emergence of more flexible, user-friendly procurement technologies.
The Future of Procurement Technology with Hugo Evans of A.T. KearneyScout RFP
Successful procurement technology has one job, a north star: to provide a robust yet easy-to- use system
for transforming needed goods and services into value for a company so that it can excel at its own
business. According to Hugo Evans, Vice President at A.T. Kearney, we are at an inflection point, largely
driven by the emergence of more flexible, user-friendly procurement technologies.
A Procurement Leaders Guide to Enabling Agility Tradeshift
As procurement organizations continue to evolve, success will increasingly depend on the ability to reinvent and adapt to rapidly changing and uncertain environments. Having both a stable foundation and a dynamic capability at the same time is critical. The Hackett Group has done extensive research on how world-class procurement organizations enable enterprise agility and drive greater business value—modernizing procurement to not only meet expectations, but surpass them.
Christopher Sawchuk, who leads Hacketts procurement practice will discuss:
-The attributes of agile enterprises and how agility drives success
-Why procurement executives’ priorities are shifting to quality of spend influence and supplier-led innovation
-How to leverage digital networks, master data management and analytics to enable this agility
Innovative Procurement Strategies for Thriving in a Networked EconomySAP Ariba
Building an agile procurement organization requires a focus on value, performance and capabilities.
Presented by Amy Fong – Senior Director, Procurement Executive Advisory - The Hackett Group
Far from looking back over 10 years of achievement, PfH has had its sights fixed firmly on the future over the last 12 months. Following our sector wide research about commercial procurement we have been working with you to develop the services that will enable social housing providers to deliver and evidence world class procurement.
This presentation shows PfH’s vision for the next 10 years.
Presented by: Steve Malone (Procurement For Housing) at PfH Live 2014
Keep it Simple and Make it Fun: Change Management Success Stories from Unityw...Scout RFP
Sourcing and Procurement leaders must make fundamental changes in order to address today’s new, more challenging market environment and prepare for the future. How do you drive adoption of a new process and then ensure improvements stick across the business? In this session, learn from Namejs Kin, Branch Manager - Procurement at Unitywater and Michael Leiken, Head of Spend Management at LendingTree as they walk you through key factors to driving change management from a stakeholder perspective. Learn how to map out your timeline -- from build-out to go live -- and involve key stakeholders along the way. Above all, when it comes to change, these experts will share actionable examples to help keep it simple, make it fun, and ensure it sticks.
This presentation will address key P2P trends within the overall Procurement landscape. Whether it is the buzz around robotic technology, digital transformation or IoT, understanding trends in P2P becomes more valuable when seen in a business context.
• Trends reinventing Procure-to-Pay in 2018
• Best practices defining vendor management, savings maximization, procurement and invoicing automation, catalog management and technological integrations
• How procurement leaders should interpret these trends in their business contexts
• How to plan and take action ahead of a procurement transformation
Raising the Bar in Procurement Through DigitizationZycus
As businesses across virtually every industry face pressure to remain on the cutting edge of technology to maintain competitive advantage, the role of today’s CPO is about going beyond the numbers.
View this presentation on "Raising the Bar in Procurement Through Digitalization" and learn how the procurement digitalization is driving significant improvements. Including:
1. Pointers for creating a digitalization roadmap
2. Success in digitizing business relationships with suppliers
3. A huge leap forward in procurement efficiency and control.
4. A dramatic improved invisibility and controls to identify savings and reduce the risk of fraud.
Have you been thinking about automating your AP process but time slipped away from you in 2013? Don't let another year go by—take action and automate your AP in 2014.
Join us, along with The Institute of Financial Operations, to learn the latest trends in AP and how you can begin a shift to AP automation. With a move to AP automation, there is no more losing invoices, chasing approvals, and updating endless spreadsheets. AP automation gives you a smoother and faster AP process with increased control and visibility, improved efficiency, and reduced fraud.
Presenters:
Craig Simpkins, CAPP, CFE, and Director of Global Process Organization at Johnson Controls Inc.
Peter Bepler, Co-founder and President at Anybill
With the fresh start of a new year, there is no better time to kick off your AP automation project. What are you waiting for?
This presentation describes the state of Accounts Payable and uncovers the paradigm shift underway. With greater integration with the procure-to-pay (P2P) process, expect a more connected, automated, and transparent operation. Find out how the Tradeshift platform is designed for the new world of P2P.
Accounts Payable Trends 2017: The Process and Technology of AP Invoice | Octo...Ashley Emery
With more and more manual business processes putting profitability and productivity at risk, the ways in which companies perform day-to-to-day operations is changing drastically. In the pursuit to cut operational costs and improve efficiency, technology is set to impact the accounts payable invoice process in new and dynamic ways. To better understand the market forces, developing trends and technologies companies are using in the AP invoice process today, Certify has surveyed more than 300 accounting professionals from outside its customer base to reveal the top accounts payable benchmarks and trends for 2017. In this presentation, you will learn what issues other companies like yours are facing in the AP invoice process, and what strategies and practices companies are using today to overcome common challenges.
David Beard
CRM Evangelist - Sage CRM Solutions
"With over 10 years involvement in business analyst & project management roles for a variety of companies in the IT, telecommunications & banking sectors, David brings a wealth of experience in helping companies define what a customer means and how best to interact - across both cultural & systemic contexts"
Fail to prepare, prepare to fail: implementing ERP and CRM systemsSageukofficial
David Beard, from the business software company Sage UK, looks at market place trends driving the thoughts of software vendors. He then considers why businesses often fail to realise the measurable benefits from ERP and CRM software implementations and what they can do to widen, and thus, improve their approach.
Telecom Billing's evolving role in post pc eraEhtisham Rao
With OTT proliferation in the mobile business, telecom operators are struggling to redefine the value of their services for operators. Business models abound, billing remains a key opportunity area for telecoms. this talk covers high level telecom interventions related to billing and their evaluation as source of sustainable competitive advantage.
What Source-to-Pay Leaders Need to Know About Robotic Process Automation Zycus
Need more insights?
An On-Demand Webinar on the topic "What Source-to-Pay Leaders Need to Know About Robotic Process Automation?" can be accessed here: http://zyc.us/2Cf9ZNl
According to a Wall Street Journal survey of CPO's in 2017, the "deployment of automation and robotics within their function will steadily increase". Specifically, 50% of respondents said their procurement teams "make some use of these technologies" today, but expect usage to rise to 93% by 2025." Driving this transformation to a more streamlined procurement process utilizing innovations such as Robotic Process Automation or RPA is the need to free up humans from mundane and repetitive tasks so that we can focus on more strategic endeavors.
In this presentation, Procurement Insights' Jon Hansen will focus on answering the following three critical questions regarding the advent of RPA:
What is Robotic Process Automation?
How will RPA be used in the procurement process?
How will procurement benefit from RPA?
The pledge of Robotics Process Automation in the S2P Space
Impact on the Purchase to Pay process
As corporations rely more and more on their supply chains to support product innovation and work efficiency and productivity, the role of procurement organizations has evolved from simply delivering cost savings to improving supplier performance, monitoring contracts, and proactively managing supply chain risk.
Count On Us For Your P2P Automation Strategy - Techwave.pdfAnil
The critical imperative of re-thinking your existing Process-To-Pay (P2P) process is to move away from the siloed business functions. Many facets of the conventional Procure-to-Pay cycle is plagued with bottlenecks such as complex workflows, manual operations, and delays. The strategic shift to the next phase of transformation will help organizations identify inefficient spend practices and predict the payment life-cycle.
How Automation is Driving Efficiency Through the Last Mile of ReportingAggregage
https://www.corporatefinancebrief.com/frs/26690636/how-automation-is-driving-efficiency-through-the-last-mile-of-reporting
As organizations strive for agility and efficiency, it's imperative for finance leaders to embrace innovative technologies and redefine traditional processes. Join us as we explore the pivotal role of digitalization and automation in reshaping what is commonly referred to as the “last mile of reporting”.
We’ll deep-dive into why digitalization is no longer a choice, but a necessity for finance departments to stay competitive in a fast-paced environment touching on:
• 2024 trends for the Office of the CFO: A review of today’s automation revolution within the finance department as it faces evolving internal and external challenges.
• Leveraging automation for efficiency and accuracy: Learn how automation tools and technologies can streamline repetitive tasks, reduce manual errors, and free up valuable resources for more strategic initiatives.
• Enhancing transparency and stakeholder confidence: See how robust disclosure management practices contribute to increased transparency, fostering trust among stakeholders, including investors, regulators, and internal decision-makers.
• Overcoming challenges and embracing change: Gain practical strategies and best practices for overcoming common barriers to digital transformation within finance departments and learn how to effectively manage change to maximize the benefits of automation.
As the saying goes, “If you're not the lead dog, the view never changes”. For Zycus which has once again been positioned as a “Leader” in the newly published Gartner Magic Quadrant for Strategic Sourcing Suite Vendors for 2018 – just as was the case for the previous three iterations in 2017, 2015, and 2013.
Digital Reinvention: Understanding Procurement’s Importance In The Emerging D...Zycus
The impact of technological breakthroughs in the emerging digital age is significant not only for procurement but for the enterprise as a whole. The reason for this is that 70% of digital innovations in industry “are delivered through the supply chain.”
Despite the important role that an organization’s supply chain plays in digital success, a McKinsey study found that of the companies that participated in their survey, only 2 percent report that the supply chain is part of their “forward-looking digital strategies.”
This 2 percent revelation raises two very important questions:
1. Why despite its recognized importance to organizations regarding the realization of their digital objectives is procurement not even on the radar screen?
2. What can procurement professionals do to elevate its presence and influence in the emerging digital world?
Join Procurement Insights’ Jon Hansen to answer these as well as other important questions regarding procurement’s digital reinvention along with the guest panel of industry thought leaders, Colin Cram & Rob Handfield who will talk about what must take place for you and your organization to digitally reinvent your future success.
Addressing the Digital Transformation Mandate: A Middle Market Procurement Pe...Zycus
Need more insights? An On-Demand Webinar on the topic
"Addressing the Digital Transformation Mandate: A Middle Market Procurement Perspective" can be accessed here: http://zyc.us/2FJWCGx
Addressing the Digital Transformation Mandate: A Middle Market Procurement Perspective
Everywhere you turn today, there is discourse around the topic of digital transformation. But for many, there is no exact definition for what this means, how to execute it and its potential impacts. This is especially true for the middle market companies that may be more constrained in the resources they can dedicate to digital transformation initiatives. While pundits like to talk about the future, most are still scrambling to adapt and transform their businesses for meeting this new global mandate.
To shed some light on procurement’s digital transformation, Zycus will be joined by the Hackett Group for a discussion grounded on research based insights to help middle market companies get a better handle on the concerns and trends that differentiate them from larger organizations. Topics to be covered during this presentation include -
- Defining what digital transformation can mean for procurement
- Priorities noted by middle market organizations looking for transformation
- The value digital transformation can provide
- 5 Pillars for taking on the digital transformation mandate
Need more insights? An On-Demand Webinar on the topic “Branding Procurement” can be accessed here: http://zyc.us/2GmSwSA
Branding Procurement
As someone who has been in the supply world for more years than I would care to admit, the old Rodney Dangerfield lament about getting no respect was second only to the "we want a seat at the table" refrain.
While the profession as a whole had made some advancements beyond the days when CFOs considered our enterprise contributions to be either minimal or non-existent, it is still safe to say that we procurement professionals have not properly branded ourselves and the value we bring to our organizations.
"Some executives used to think of procurement as the place you send staff away in order to never see them again." - Leading Procurement Strategy, Carlos Mena, Remko van Hoek, Martin Christopher
In this presentation, (sponsored by Zycus), have a look at where procurement as a profession was, where are they today, and what they have to do to realize their full potential in the future.
The Brexit Effect: Understanding Brexit and It’s Impact on ProcurementZycus
Need more insights? An On-Demand Webinar on the topic "The Brexit Effect: Understanding Brexit and It’s Impact on Procurement" can be accessed here: http://zyc.us/2IneHZh
The Brexit Effect: Understanding Brexit And Its Impact On Procurement:
When the UK submitted its Article 50 letter to the European Commission, a lot of events were set in motion that can’t be stopped now unless there is a significant agreement between the two governments.
Procurement law will not disappear upon Brexit but might just get more interesting.
This deck will help you to understand:
Impact of Brexit on supplier risk assessment and management
Influence of trade tariffs on cost
Increasing demand for procurement talent
Importance of rebuilding the supply networks
Getting Internet of Things (IoT) Ready for ProcurementZycus
Need more insights? An On-Demand Webinar on the topic "Getting internet of things (IoT) ready for procurement"
can be accessed here: http://zyc.us/2negypM
Getting Internet of Things (IoT) Ready for Procurement
Whenever there is a discussion regarding the Internet of Things (IoT), the "transformation of digital workspaces and the creation of intelligent spaces" is one of the key phrases used to describe the impact. Everything from smart cities to self-registering hotels and intelligent agricultural water consumption management, we are indeed entering an era of unparalleled technological advancement.
But against this backdrop of Star Wars-like tech wizardry what is the impact of IoT on the procurement world, and more specifically, procurement professionals?
With Gartner predicting that more than 50% of new business processes will incorporate some form of IoT by 2020, this is an essential question for which we need answers today.
In this presentation, our panelists will examine the areas of practical impact that IoT will have on how our supply chains will work, and what you will need to do to become IoT ready.
As #procurement transformation is building up with technologies like #BlockChain and #RPA, the role of a #CPO is undergoing a transformation as well. Here's how we see it:
Key Trends Shaping the Future of Infrastructure.pdfCheryl Hung
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The IoT and OT threat landscape report has been prepared by the Threat Research Team at Sectrio using data from Sectrio, cyber threat intelligence farming facilities spread across over 85 cities around the world. In addition, Sectrio also runs AI-based advanced threat and payload engagement facilities that serve as sinks to attract and engage sophisticated threat actors, and newer malware including new variants and latent threats that are at an earlier stage of development.
The latest edition of the OT/ICS and IoT security Threat Landscape Report 2024 also covers:
State of global ICS asset and network exposure
Sectoral targets and attacks as well as the cost of ransom
Global APT activity, AI usage, actor and tactic profiles, and implications
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Major cyber events in 2024
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Attacks on counties – USA
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Cyber risk predictions
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Systemic attacks in the Middle East
Download the full report from here:
https://sectrio.com/resources/ot-threat-landscape-reports/sectrio-releases-ot-ics-and-iot-security-threat-landscape-report-2024/
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 3DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 3. In this session, we will cover desktop automation along with UI automation.
Topics covered:
UI automation Introduction,
UI automation Sample
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Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
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Here is something new! In our next Connector Corner webinar, we will demonstrate how you can use a single workflow to:
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Send an interactive Slack channel message (using buttons)
Have the message received by managers and peers along with a test email for review
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In a second workflow supporting the same use case, you’ll see:
Your campaign sent to target colleagues for approval
If the “Approve” button is clicked, a Jira/Zendesk ticket is created for the marketing design team
But—if the “Reject” button is pushed, colleagues will be alerted via Slack message
Join us to learn more about this new, human-in-the-loop capability, brought to you by Integration Service connectors.
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UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 4DianaGray10
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The UiPath Test Manager overview with SAP heatmap webinar offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the role of a Test Manager within SAP environments, coupled with the utilization of heatmaps for effective testing strategies.
Participants will gain insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and best practices associated with test management in SAP projects. Additionally, the webinar delves into the significance of heatmaps as a visual aid for identifying testing priorities, areas of risk, and resource allocation within SAP landscapes. Through this session, attendees can expect to enhance their understanding of test management principles while learning practical approaches to optimize testing processes in SAP environments using heatmap visualization techniques
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1. Insights into SAP testing best practices
2. Heatmap utilization for testing
3. Optimization of testing processes
4. Demo
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Execution from the test manager
Orchestrator execution result
Defect reporting
SAP heatmap example with demo
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
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I have heard many times that architecture is not important for the front-end. Also, many times I have seen how developers implement features on the front-end just following the standard rules for a framework and think that this is enough to successfully launch the project, and then the project fails. How to prevent this and what approach to choose? I have launched dozens of complex projects and during the talk we will analyze which approaches have worked for me and which have not.
"Impact of front-end architecture on development cost", Viktor Turskyi
Gauging the Maturity of your AP Department
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Gauging the Maturity of your AP
Department: The Linchpin to AP
Process Improvement
2. Gauging the Maturity of your AP
Department
The Linchpin to AP Process Improvement
3. Source to Pay Suite: Spend Analysis | eSourcing | Contract Management | Supplier Management | Savings Management | Project Management | Request Management | Procure-to-Pay
Today’s Presenter
Richard Waugh
VP Corporate Development, Zycus Inc.
As Vice President for Corporate Development, Richard leads strategic
initiatives in the areas of new product introduction, market development,
thought leadership, analyst relations, and strategic partner development
programs.
Richard has an extensive background in B2B E-Commerce. He helped
launch GE's Trading Process Network (TPN), the first on-line Marketplace
for Sourcing and Procurement. He was also Co-Founder of B2eMarkets, one
of the first SaaS (Software as a Service) Sourcing Suite providers and later
covered the Supply Management market as an Industry Analyst for the
Aberdeen Group .
4. Source to Pay Suite: Spend Analysis | eSourcing | Contract Management | Supplier Management | Savings Management | Project Management | Request Management | Procure-to-Pay
Agenda
Your AP Department’s Level of Automation
• AP Department And AP Professional’s Position in AP Evolution Curve
Top AP Challenges faced
Top AP Goals
Capabilities AP Needs to Achieve “Next Level”
E-Invoicing Maturity Models – Stages and Parameters
E-Invoicing Maturity Benchmarks – Top Performer Metrics
Case Study - Private Insurer’s Journey According to E-invoicing
Maturity Model – From Nascent to Best-in-Class
5. Source to Pay Suite: Spend Analysis | eSourcing | Contract Management | Supplier Management | Savings Management | Project Management | Request Management | Procure-to-Pay
Your AP Department’s Level of Automation
High
23%
Medium
48%
Low
29%
Source: Institute of Finance & Management
6. Source to Pay Suite: Spend Analysis | eSourcing | Contract Management | Supplier Management | Savings Management | Project Management | Request Management | Procure-to-Pay
AP Department And AP Professionals Position in AP Evolution Curve
Corporate Transaction Processor in
the “Back Office”
AP Clerk to “Cost Impactor”
AP Professional and
Analyst
Why: Manual Processes Driven by
Disconnected Systems
Why: Focus on Cost Savings, AP/P2P
Automation, and P-Card Rebates
Why: Automated
Processes, the
Accuracy of Data,
and Shorter Financial
Closing Times Allow
a Renewed Focus on
Analytics
The Evolution of the
AP Professional
AP Evolution Curve
11. Source to Pay Suite: Spend Analysis | eSourcing | Contract Management | Supplier Management | Savings Management | Project Management | Request Management | Procure-to-Pay
E-Invoicing Maturity Models – Parameters and Stages
Nascent Evolving Mainstream Best in class
Current State of AP
processes
100% manual
Current organizational
dynamics or structure
Invoice collection and indexing outsourced to an external party
Objectives of this stage The prime goal of the stage is to keep the payables moving and
not strategy focused
Technology Environment
or Level of current
automation
The technology landscape in this stage is minimal and restricted
to the use of ERP with scanning systems in place
Metrics Tracking Metrics pertaining to both operational and strategic efficiency are
not recorded or tracked
Discounting Capture and
Payment
Lack of spend visibility leads to neither discount capture nor
payment tracking
Supplier Relationship Poor, due to insufficiencies in the system
12. Source to Pay Suite: Spend Analysis | eSourcing | Contract Management | Supplier Management | Savings Management | Project Management | Request Management | Procure-to-Pay
E-Invoicing Maturity Models – Parameters and Stages
Nascent
Evolving Mainstream Best in class
Current State of AP
processes
80% manual
Current organizational
dynamics or structure
Dependency on PDF format invoice, organization partners
with OCR technology vendor
Objectives of this stage Increasing invoice data accuracy by capture
Technology Environment
or Level of current
automation
OCR system integrated with the ERP
Metrics Tracking Metrics pertaining to data capture efficiency and accuracy may
be tracked
Discounting Capture and
Payment
Little or no focus to transforming the system to a financial gain
capturing ecosystem
Supplier Relationship Not much improved, interpersonal driven
13. Source to Pay Suite: Spend Analysis | eSourcing | Contract Management | Supplier Management | Savings Management | Project Management | Request Management | Procure-to-Pay
E-Invoicing Maturity Models – Parameters and Stages
Nascent Evolving
Mainstream Best in class
Current State of AP
processes
50% manual
Current organizational
dynamics or structure
To increase overall operational efficiency and more importance
to supplier enablement
Objectives of this stage To save invoice processing cost and shorten payment cycle by
setting up automated invoice approval workflows
Technology Environment
or Level of current
automation
OCR system integrated with an ERP along with workflow systems
and invoice matching systems
Metrics Tracking Metrics are focussed on both operational and strategic aspects
Discounting Capture and
Payment
Shortened payment cycles with more savings due to better
process efficiencies
Supplier Relationship Supplier relationship at this level has evolved to be more
strategic
14. Source to Pay Suite: Spend Analysis | eSourcing | Contract Management | Supplier Management | Savings Management | Project Management | Request Management | Procure-to-Pay
E-Invoicing Maturity Models – Parameters and Stages
Nascent Evolving Mainstream
Best in class
Current State of AP
processes
Touchless processing
Current organizational
dynamics or structure
The organizational dynamics have transformed from
fragmented to more strategic and integrated
Objectives of this stage To derive maximum strategic value from procurement to pay
(P2P) processes in the form of financial savings
Technology Environment
or Level of current
automation
Integrated ecosystem of intercommunicating modules
including contract management system, procurement systems,
E-invoicing software and ERP system
Metrics Tracking Metrics around the amount of savings, discounted invoice,
contract terms savings captured are actively tracked
Discounting Capture and
Payment
Discount capture efficiency both at invoice and contract level
increases
Supplier Relationship Supplier relationship is leveraged maximum at this stage
23. Source to Pay Suite: Spend Analysis | eSourcing | Contract Management | Supplier Management | Savings Management | Project Management | Request Management | Procure-to-Pay
Top Performers Using Self-Service Portals to Resolve Inquiries
Source: Hackett Group P2P Performance Study 2017
24. CASE STUDY
Private Insurer’s Journey According to E-invoicing Maturity Model – From Nascent to Best-in-Class
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25. Source to Pay Suite: Spend Analysis | eSourcing | Contract Management | Supplier Management | Savings Management | Project Management | Request Management | Procure-to-Pay
Challenges/Need faced by AP
SAP (ERP) used for invoice workflow
processing and payments, however has a lot
of limitations
AP team had to do extensive manual work to
send, receive, archive invoices and managing
approval processes
No single source of truth for invoice and
supplier data
Ad-hoc supplier on-boarding process and
incomplete supplier details posing serious
supplier risk
26. Source to Pay Suite: Spend Analysis | eSourcing | Contract Management | Supplier Management | Savings Management | Project Management | Request Management | Procure-to-Pay
Solution
Flexibility in managing workflows due to
configurable and recurring workflows
Intelligent cloud OCR to receive invoice data
from any source. Robust matching and
efficient exception handling with strong
global compliance capabilities.
Real time data capture and updation
Increased savings due to Dynamic
Discounting
Supplier on-boarding and enablement
through the Supplier Portal
27. Source to Pay Suite: Spend Analysis | eSourcing | Contract Management | Supplier Management | Savings Management | Project Management | Request Management | Procure-to-Pay
Results
ResultsCrosses 80%
supplier
adoption in
less than a
year!
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