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2020 was the year of supplier shortages, drastic demand fluctuations, increased operating costs and liquidity pinches. No matter which end of the spectrum your business was on, supply chain leaders were forced to take a fresh look at their business model to ensure they can weather the next storm…
Esker recognized in the 2021 Gartner® Market Guide for Accounts Payable Invoice Automation SolutionsOptimizing accounts payable (AP) operations or even unlocking additional revenue is an ever-present objective for finance leaders. Technology helping companies digitize the AP process has been around for quite a while, yet, as one of our prospects once said: “everyone has pretty…
Despite Will Smith’s recent declaration that the 1999 movie “Wild Wild West”: “[is] a thorn in my side” and in addition to the fact that it is universally considered to be both a critical and commercial failure, I admit that I enjoyed it a lot. Granted, the story line is all over the…
Have you been hearing more and more about how to automate your accounts receivable (AR) process? 2021 was the year many businesses took the dive into Digital Transformation. 83% of businesses had to digitize previously paper-based processes when COVID-19 forced professionals to work…
Across the country, weather is changing, football season is in full swing and many businesses are still figuring out what their processes are going to look like in the year ahead. But with 2022 closing in, it’s not too early to start thinking about goals and resolutions for your AR department…
As the world returns to normal, so do our annual holiday traditions. Getting together with friends and family means good food, laughter, and fun. If you’ve been perfecting your cooking skills throughout the pandemic, this is the perfect opportunity to put them on display and try a new recipe to…
The “swivel chair” concept is a process whereby a worker manually enters the same data into multiple systems. When it comes to modern customer service, this describes the complex environment that most teams use to serve customers. Whether it’s pushing the right info into one system or pulling it…-
With guest speaker, Geoff Ruffer, Business Development Manager at Esker.You might be familiar with the technology and features that come hand-in-hand with AI-driven AP automation: customizable KPI dashboards, electronic workflows, cloud infrastructure and more. But what exactly does that mean…
Join Charlie Bauer, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Databank and Brian Erlien, Business Development Manager at Esker as they uncover why forward-thinking businesses should kickstart their digital transformation plans for 2022 now.When speaking with customers and partners this…
Esker is thrilled to be positioned in the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Procure-to-Pay Suites for a second time in a row!We felt lucky the first time Esker was recognized in the Gartner Magic Quadrant, but this second time — consecutively in fact — gives us reason to think we’re getting…-
Featuring guest speaker Brett Orr, Regional VP of Corpay.Payments to a supplier can seem like an afterthought for most companies — whether it’s via check or through a bank, accounts payable (AP) specialists just want to make sure the payment gets done. Making payments to suppliers can be…
Economic instability, the growing influence of automation, tightening regulations and the fight against corruption has catapulted risk management and fraud prevention to the top of the to-do list for administrative and financial departments. With the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic taking hold in…
Life is short, and people are rethinking the importance of a work-life balance to a very pointed end: “I quit.”Back in 2019, CIO magazine published an article detailing nine reasons good employees leave jobs. Those reasons include: not being engaged in their jobs, not having room to grow…-
Season 2 Episode 5: Supply Chain Trends & Opportunities for the Life Science Medical Device IndustryOver last 18 months, companies have experienced significant fluctuations in demand, putting significant pressure on supply chains and making it difficult for those in the life sciences industry to remain competitive to effectively manage cash. That’s why cashflow is now the key focus for…
When you’re a customer service manager you’re responsible for a lot: the loyalty and happiness of your customers, the success and satisfaction of the people on your team, and so much more. But not everyone makes it easy. And with COVID-19 disrupting the world, the service industry was forced…
In a way, the “Digital Age” we live in and the past year’s drastic shift to remote work has transformed businesses across all industries into data and tech companies — even if they don’t know it yet. Organizations are realizing more and more the value that can be unlocked by digital transformation…