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Today’s CFO is no longer just the organization’s lead book-keeper and number-cruncher. Financial leaders are stepping into broader strategic roles — guiding business direction, analyzing cashflow dynamics, forecasting client behavior, shaping ESG priorities, and much more.From managing daily…
Customer service teams are no strangers to stress. Between inboxes flooded with customer questions, bottlenecks delaying order responses, and claims getting bounced back and forth between disconnected teams, it’s easy to feel like you're constantly playing catch-up. But what if the most common…
In a global market, supplier management has become strategic lever for companies. Having a structured vendor list is crucial to ensuring quality and continuity in the supply chain. Despite it’s name, an approved vendor list is more than just a list of suppliers: it's a system that centralizes…
As the overseer of source-to-pay, order-to-cash and other Finance functions, the Office of the CFO is a company’s control center, helping the business grow, stay organized and make smart decisions. But without the right technology tools, the Office of the CFO won’t get the performance data and…
Does your head hurt thinking about how difficult it is to support your company’s accounts receivable (AR) goals with your current credit and collections management practices? These essential functions are challenging enough without the added problems of manual processes, outdated tools and siloed…
Imagine managing the credit department of a company and discovering that the payments you were expecting haven’t arrived. Frustrating, right? Now you have to send payment reminders to customers. Although it can seem like an annoying task, sending invoice payment reminders is essential to…
Your credit management team members are important protectors of your company’s risk exposure, cashflow and overall financial health. But maintaining the delicate balance between providing too much or not enough credit to your customers is even tougher when your team isn’t properly equipped.…
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a buzzword for years. In fact, the term has been thrown around so often that it’s almost lost its meaning. Even Hollywood couldn’t resist — Steven Spielberg’s A.I. Artificial Intelligence hit theaters back in 2001. Fast forward to today, and AI is more…
Finance operations are no longer just about crunching numbers and overseeing transactions. Today’s CFOs are expected to steer businesses through uncertainty and drive operational efficiency, while at the same time identify new avenues for growth. This mission requires a blend of strategic…
Choosing the right suppliers isn’t just about getting a good price, it’s about building the foundation of a resilient, sustainable supply chain that can support your business goals over time.For a Chief Procurement Officer CPO, defining a sourcing strategy is no longer just an operational…
CFOs and Finance leaders make an extraordinary number of decisions every day — from budget allocations and risk assessments to headcount approvals and tech investments. And the pressure on these decision-makers is rising: 91% of Finance executives say they’re expected to make decisions “faster than…
In an era of economic instability — fueled by geopolitical tensions, on-again, off-again trade policy shifts, and looming threats of an upcoming recession — order management and supply chain efficiency are critically important for businesses hoping to remain competitive, profitable and resilient…
In April, the team at Esker welcomed nearly 500 customers, prospects, partners, sponsors and employees to Chicago for Esker All Access, our company conference held every 18 months. It was a dynamic two days of learning and relationship building — and as May and June unfold, we’re reflecting on and…
The end of support for SAP® ECC in 2027 and the announcement of new features only available in S/4HANA Cloud means companies are feeling the pressure to migrate to S/4HANA sooner rather than later.While attending last month’s SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference, we had many conversations on…
Esker’s transformation from a Niche player to a Challenger in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Source-to-Pay Suites was a climb, not a leap. And every step in that ascent was guided by customer feedback and strategic innovation. Since we were only able to get there with the help of others, we’…
When a business sells goods or services on credit, it expects to be paid eventually — but that “eventually” can sometimes take longer than it should. That’s where collections come in. In accounts receivable (AR), collections is the process of recovering outstanding payments from customers.…