Non PO based invoices often fall into the category of contractual, regular spend monthly invoices. Their value may fluctuate slightly, such as with utility and phone bills, but they arrive consistently and follow a similar spend profile. As they don’t have POs or receipts, we can’t be sure the invoice was intended or the service… Read More »How do you automate non PO spend: Pattern analysis beats AI for consistency
Recently, I’ve been working on a whitepaper about automating the accounts payable (AP) process. As an automation advocate and process enthusiast, I’ve leaned towards making it more process-led rather than marketing-focused. I believe this strikes the right tone for a true whitepaper. In my view, a whitepaper should: Demonstrate a deep understanding of the subject… Read More »Why Automating Accounts Payable Matters: A Whitepaper Perspective
LinkedIn serves as an invaluable learning resource. Recently, I received an invitation to a meeting organised by the BDM titled “Helicopter view of X process.” Given that I was needed to facilitate this meeting, I found myself stumped. The objectives were unclear, and I had no way to prepare due to this ambiguity. I reached… Read More »Leveraging LinkedIn Insights: How the SIPOC Framework Saved My Meeting
In recent nights, I’ve found myself awake at unusual hours: 4:30 AM, 5:15 AM, and even as early as 2:00 AM. The culprit? Blog post ideas swirling relentlessly in my mind. 😂 Whenever a promising idea strikes, I’ve learned that I must document it immediately, or it risks slipping away forever. This entails grabbing my… Read More »Midnight Musings: When Blog Ideas Keep You Awake at Night