What is a Non-PO (Non Purchase Order)?

Nitant Narang

If you are curious to find out what a non-PO or Non Purchase Order is, you are probably already familiar with its opposite — the PO (Purchase Order).

July 20, 2017

Change Management – How to Successfully Implement a Cloud System

Priscilla Ng

Dear Mr. Purchasing Manager,

February 27, 2017

What Are Self Purchase Orders & Why They Are Bad For Business

Rudy Yuly

What is a Purchase Order? (If you are already familiar with Purchase Orders, skip to What is a Self Purchase Order below— either way, it would be useful to read about Purchase Orders first)

December 7, 2016

Introducing the Request to Pay Methodology

Kevin O'Connell

What Is The Request to Pay Methodology? The request to pay methodology is a proven method for organizations to manage their spending. It incorporates industry best practices with technology to ensure spending within organizations is on-time, on-budget, and on-track. It’s a simple framework that when paired with an online platform, like…

May 26, 2016

Stop Using Corporate Credit Cards – Start Using Purchase Orders Now!

Sean Kolenko

For many organizations – especially younger, fast-growing ones – it’s just easier to use corporate credit cards instead of establishing a formal purchase order process.

May 10, 2016

5 Common Purchase Order Mistakes to Avoid in Procurement

Nick Boariu

Thanks to the development of more sophisticated software, almost all common (and embarrassing!) mistakes in the procurement process can be eliminated. But even the best software in the world can’t rectify poor decisions made by procurement agents and management that could adversely affect company performance. Thankfully, many of the problems…

April 28, 2016

The Myth Of ‘Win-Win’ Negotiations in Purchasing

Procurement Sense Magazine

The ‘win-win’ principle used in purchasing negotiations today books a lot like Larry David in the episode of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” where David, in an argument with a female character, struggles to reach a compromise David said:

March 29, 2016

How Purchase Orders Work for Companies of All Sizes

Brittany Whitmore

Purchase orders are very much like clothing: one size does not fit all. But whether a company is a small startup, a mid-size enterprise or a large corporation, purchase orders are vital to their operations. As long as they’re tailored to your organization’s structure, objectives and size, purchase orders can…

January 14, 2016