Articles
PROACTIS has developed a selection of articles focusing on topics of interest to Finance, Procurement and Accounts Payable departments now and in the future. Each paper has been written by an expert in that field, to offer you practical advice and insight to tackle the issues.
Sir Peter Gershon Was Right
In 2005 Sir Peter Gershon laid out the issues and challenges of Public Sector Expenditure and a set of recommendations, so how did we end-up where we are? Read more...
Top 30 KPIs for Invoice Processing
In this article we list some of the most widely used key performance indicators (KPIs) by organisations when assessing invoice performance.
Planning an International Spend Control Initiative?
Traditional IT systems have generally been found wanting when it comes to addressing an obvious gap in enterprise cost management: indirect Spend Control.
Supplier Risk - A Major Strategic Challenge
In a deteriorating economic climate, managing supplier risk has become a top concern for organisations and under greater scrutiny from their investors.
No Room for Compromise: Best-in-Class Procurement Systems put ERP in its Place
If your drive to implement a spend control strategy is urging you to reassess the eProcurement module that lurks in the depths of your existing ERP system, it might be time to think again.
The Missing Link: The Role of Finance in Supplier Engagement
Too often, responsibility for managing and monitoring supplier records and relationships is diluted across the organisation.
Expenses: Can Government Learn from Commerce?
Sir Christopher Kelly’s recommendations on expenses is arguably the biggest shake-up in recent years of the unique circumstances that surround an MP’s life.
How Law Firms Can Meet Increasing Challenges for Profitability
In today’s complex and dynamic environment, law firms are facing unprecedented pressures on fees, billable hours and earnings.
Is it Time for Convergence of Finance & Procurement to Drive Spend Control Projects?
The convergence of Finance and Procurement that has defined the evolution of effective Spend Control as a global corporate goal should have been a natural process.
CFO's Agenda Compromised by Inefficiencies in Accounts Payable Survey Finds
PROACTIS survey demonstrates that the CFO cost containment agenda is being compromised by underperformance in Accounts Payable departments.
What Next for Customers of Ariba and Procuri?
PROACTIS launches Migration Program for customers of Ariba and Procuri following rumours that Ariba is sun-setting its Procuri product.
Addressing the Transparency Barrier in Complex Tender Processes
Interview with Procurement Manager at Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council
