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- Corporate sustainability transcends mere compliance with corporate social responsibility metrics. It has evolved into a strategic imperative — one that directly impacts long-term value creation. Finance executives must recognize that sustainability isn’t just about mitigating risks; it also...
- Esker was recently recognized as a 2024 finalist for BIG’s Excellence in Customer Service Awards. It has been said ad nauseum, but that doesn’t make it any less true: Customer service has never been more important. That’s why, every year, the Business Intelligence Group (BIG) announces its...
- Fifteen years ago, over 65% of U.S. payments were made by check. This has dropped to around 33%, but check usage remains high in certain industries like wholesale distribution, where it exceeds 60%. These sectors serve small subcontractors, medical offices and retail shops that rely on the 'float...
- By taking control of its inquiry management process, MCR Safety has been able to transform its Customer Service department and empower their staff. Challenges in Customer Service As one of the leading PPE manufacturers in the United States, MCR Safety faced overwhelming customer inquiries that...
- In today’s fast-paced business environment, managing collections efficiently is crucial for maintaining healthy cashflow and minimizing manual workload. Collections management automation offers a solution by streamlining processes, reducing errors and accelerating payment cycles. Traditional...
- Let’s face it — fraud isn’t going anywhere. With the rapid advancements of technology, the risk of fraud is only increasing. According to the 2023 AFP Payments Fraud and Control Survey, 65% of respondents indicated that their organizations were victims of either attempted or actual fraud activity...
- Businesses today are under siege by determined people performing payment fraud with emerging technology, and increased reliance on email is making it easier than ever for them to be successful. Unfortunately, the way many organizations go about managing supplier information has left us more...
- Eye-popping. Jaw-dropping. Mind-blowing. There is no shortage of splashy adjectives when attempting to describe NVIDIA’s string of impossible-to-ignore successes. While the company has long been a global leader in the design and manufacture of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-a-chip...
- Applicable starting January 1, 2025, for the 2024 Financial Year, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) sets new standards and requirements for non-financial reporting. This European Union directive upon the EU’s Green Pact - a commitment to establishing carbon neutrality by 2050...
- In the modern landscape of business operations, where efficiency and cost-effectiveness are paramount, terms like eSourcing and procurement are often used interchangeably. However, it's essential to recognize that they represent distinct facets of the supply chain process. While both are integral...
- In the landscape of Procurement, staying ahead of the curve is imperative for maintaining a competitive edge. As businesses seek to optimize their sourcing processes and drive efficiency, eSourcing emerges as a game-changer. If you've been hesitant to adopt eSourcing software or are considering a...
- Esker is thrilled to be included in a first-of-its-kind Digital World Class Matrix™ by The Hackett Group®, which analyzes and ranks 18 leading customer-to-cash (C2C) software providers on the processes of credit management, order management, and customer billing/electronic invoice presentment and...
- Esker is pleased to be recognized in a new Digital World Class Matrix™ by The Hackett Group®, which ranks and analyzes 18 leading customer-to-cash (C2C) software providers on their ability to support global and complex clients, data integration and pre-built connectors, and user-...
- In the dynamic landscape of Procurement, where efficiency and cost-effectiveness reign supreme, the emergence of eSourcing has transformed the way businesses manage their sourcing processes. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into what is eSourcing, its mechanics and the myriad benefits it...
- In Part 1 of the Future of the Digital CFO blog series, we learned about the evolution of the Office of the CFO, some of the biggest challenges fueling change, and what priorities today’s Finance leaders should emphasize to embrace their expanding responsibilities and build a foundation of...
- New day, new challenges While some things always stay the same, for better or for worse, other things keep changing (also for better or for worse). If you’re the CFO or financial head of a business, you are in a prime position to influence how change is handled. And in addition to the “usual”...
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