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Most ERPs do exactly what they're built to do: record transactions and close the books. What they weren’t built to do, however, is running accounts receivable (AR). The actual work of turning an invoice into cash, reviewing credit, sending and confirming invoices, chasing payments, applying cash,…
Cashflow measures the actual money moving in and out of your business over a given period. Unlike profit, it reflects real liquidity — your ability to pay employees, suppliers, and expenses on time. There are several cashflow formulas to know, from operating cashflow to free cashflow and discounted…
SAP is the system of record for financial data, but cash application teams often need more than an ERP alone can provide. A dedicated solution can add real-time dashboards, AI embedded into workflows, an intuitive way to manage exceptions, and flexible rules that adapt to each organization’s…
Untracked purchasing quietly erodes procurement savings in organizations across every industry. Companies that purchase outside of approved supplier contracts (a practice known as maverick spending) lose 10-50% of their negotiated savings . This guide explains what maverick spending is, why it…
Today’s accounts receivable (AR) teams face familiar challenges: growing workloads, increasing customer expectations and constant pressure to improve performance — often without the aid of additional headcount.As invoice volumes rise and customer interactions become more complex, many AR teams find…
For Procurement and Finance teams, the real question isn't whether AI is coming — it's where can it deliver meaningful business value today? The organizations seeing the best results aren't experimenting with AI for the sake of innovation. Instead, they're applying AI Smart Source-to-Pay Technology…
Digital transformation in finance has moved from an optional modernisation project to a strategic imperative. As organisations navigate economic volatility, tighter credit conditions and rising delinquencies, AR teams face mounting pressure to “do more with less.” That’s why more businesses are…
Across Europe, governments are accelerating the move towards mandatory e-invoicing, and for many companies, the clock is already ticking. Countries such as Belgium, France and Poland are introducing structured e-invoicing requirements that affect not only domestic businesses, but also international…
It’s like fumbling the football a yard from the end zone. As a business, you work so hard to brand yourself well, get the sale, and make the onboarding process easy, only to drop the ball when it comes to providing ongoing customer service.If your customer service sucks, what does that say about…
Keeping your footing when the ground won’t stop movingNobody trained us for this. We were taught that finance is about control. We enjoy the comfort of precision, the beauty of balance sheets that tie to the penny, the predictability of forecasts built on neat historical data.But look around.…
It’s like fumbling the football a yard from the end zone. As a business, you work so hard to brand yourself well, get the sale, and make the onboarding process easy, only to drop the ball when it comes to providing ongoing customer service.If your customer service sucks, what does that say about…
The Hackett Group defines process transformation as “a comprehensive approach to redesigning and optimising operational processes to improve efficiency, effectiveness and adaptability.” AI-driven automation is one of the engines that powers process transformation. In other words: sensible processes…
Getting buy-in for new technology — even when it’s as game-changing as AI-powered solutions — requires more than just enthusiasm.You need a solid business case that speaks the language of leadership:- ROI- Risk Mitigation- Strategic Value- Compliancy- Improved RelationshipsIf you’re a functional…
Accounts Receivable (AR) automation speeds up invoicing, collections, and payments. See how it unlocks cash flow efficiency and fuels business growth.In today’s fast-paced business environment, companies are under constant pressure to do more with less. Finance teams, in particular, are expected to…
Celebrating Customer Triumphs with Esker in 2025This year, Esker customers didn’t just embrace digital transformation, they became the stars of it. From powerful video testimonials to award-winning success stories, our many Esker advocates played an incredible role in helping us voice the amazing…
2025 has been another enjoyable and positive year for charitable outreach for Esker.In the UK we have worked on a number of local projects, supporting local charitable initiatives as part of Esker’s ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) commitment.Read on to learn more! Esker offers…