As distribution models evolve, travel intermediaries are managing more sophisticated payment flows than ever before, from handling pay-ins and pay-outs across markets while supporting a growing range of payment methods. Based on recent research by Edgar, Dunn & Company, including interviews with travel intermediaries across Europe with global operations (OTAs,...
Key Takeaways: For many organizations, accounts receivable (A/R) has long been treated as a necessary back-office function. Invoices are issued, payments arrive and finance teams manage the gaps in between. That approach worked when transaction volumes were lower and payment methods were simpler. It no longer holds up in today’s...
Key Takeaways Finance teams need faster cash conversion, clearer cash positions and forecasts they can act on. Many still depend on spreadsheets and handoffs that slow collections and obscure risk. A/R (accounts receivable) automation modernizes the order-to-cash process so invoices go out on time, payments post accurately and cash data...
Key Takeaways Manual invoicing is no longer practical for businesses operating across multiple locations, customer types or contract structures. As order volumes rise and buyer expectations accelerate, the billing process has become one of the most important drivers of cash flow, customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Invoice automation replaces repetitive...
Turning Your Order-to-Cash Program into a Growth Engine For years, artificial intelligence in finance has been positioned primarily as a tool for efficiency. Automating manual processes, improving reconciliation and accelerating workflows have been the focus and those improvements matter. Those improvements matter. But efficiency alone doesn’t drive growth. In B2B...
Many retailers believe their B2B finance operations are more mature than they actually are. On the surface, invoices go out, payments come in, and orders keep moving. But beneath that B2B payment often lies a web of manual workarounds: email-based approvals, spreadsheet-driven tracking, inconsistent invoicing formats and reactive collections. These...
