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Periodic Inventory System — Everything You Should Know

Procurement Tactics

Rather than updating the general ledger account inventory when goods are purchased for resale, accountants record the transaction by debiting a temporary account for purchases. The resulting figures and reports can be exported to accounting software. Disadvantages of Periodic Inventory System 1. When to Use it?

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A Snapshot of Supply Chain Technology

Una

Zero visibility of the risks their ships faced, from storms to piracy and political instability, rendered those on shore helpless to intervene. That is why the most important gains in supply chain technology have been in the area of visibility. But that is not the only area where technology is rapidly evolving. For example, nearly 6.5

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Big data and inventory management

EazyStock

This is especially true in inventory management, where new technologies are being introduced all the time, and along with them, more and more data is being generated. The key for inventory management teams is to know what to do with it! Unstructured data isn’t as accessible to search or export and is often text-heavy.

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The top capabilities of E-Procurement solutions

Spend Matters

E-procurement solutions use an electronic interface to automate, guide and approve the purchase and reception of products and services. They mainly make requisitions and purchase orders to suppliers through searches in internal or external catalogs or via configurable electronic forms. What does an E-Procurement solution do?

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Overcoming Procurement Challenges with Procurement Outsourcing Services

Empowering CPO

In this environment, procurement is not just about purchasing anymore; it’s a strategic function that can significantly impact a company’s bottom line, reputation, and future growth. Businesses often struggle to monitor purchases across departments and identify areas of unnecessary or excessive spending.

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Overcoming Procurement Challenges with Managed Procurement Services

Empowering CPO

In this environment, procurement is not just about purchasing anymore; it’s a strategic function that can significantly impact a company’s bottom line, reputation, and future growth. Businesses often struggle to monitor purchases across departments and identify areas of unnecessary or excessive spending.

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The 8 Best Financial Management Tools

Planergy

The goal of proper financial management is to ensure the company has enough money to take care of operations at all times, to ensure that all stakeholders receive adequate returns, maintain optimal funds utilization, keep investments safe, and plan a solid capital structure. Get access to your company’s financial health in real-time.