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The Complete Spend Control Playbook for Finance Teams (2025 Guide)

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74% of CPOs have made savings a top priority in 2025, yet 65% of organizations still lack visibility into indirect spend. If you’re a controller or finance leader managing procurement responsibilities alongside your core duties, you’re facing what we call the “procurement gap” – your company has outgrown manual processes but lacks the dedicated team… Continue reading The Complete Spend Control Playbook for Finance Teams (2025 Guide)

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The Complete Spend Control Playbook for Finance Teams (2025 Guide)

The Complete Spend Control Playbook for Finance Teams (2025 Guide)Learn more arrow icon

74% of CPOs have made savings a top priority in 2025, yet 65% of organizations still lack visibility into indirect spend. If you’re a controller or finance leader managing procurement responsibilities alongside your core duties, you’re facing what we call the “procurement gap” – your company has outgrown manual processes but lacks the dedicated team… Continue reading The Complete Spend Control Playbook for Finance Teams (2025 Guide)

7 Best Point Purchasing Alternatives: 2025 Reviews

7 Best Point Purchasing Alternatives: 2025 ReviewsLearn more arrow icon

Point Purchasing’s web-based system handles basic requisitions and authorization routing, but growing companies need more robust procurement automation. Many finance teams struggle with Point Purchasing’s limited mobile access, outdated interface, limited punchouts, and lack of comprehensive accounts payable automation. We compiled this guide to review ProcureDesk and other procurement solutions that offer modern features Point… Continue reading 7 Best Point Purchasing Alternatives: 2025 Reviews

5 Ways to Eliminate Rogue Spending (Without Saying ‘No’ to Everything)

5 Ways to Eliminate Rogue Spending (Without Saying ‘No’ to Everything)Learn more arrow icon

You’re reviewing last month’s expenses when you spot it again – a $500 Amazon purchase on someone’s personal credit card, submitted for reimbursement without any approval. Sound familiar? If you’re a controller at a growing company, you’ve likely seen this scenario play out dozens of times. Employees need supplies to do their jobs, but the… Continue reading 5 Ways to Eliminate Rogue Spending (Without Saying ‘No’ to Everything)

Procurify vs Procurement Express.com: Which is Right for Your Business?

Procurify vs Procurement Express.com: Which is Right for Your Business? Learn more icon

If you’re part of a small procurement team, you know the challenges. Long email threads for approvals, missing invoices, and budgets that go off track. You didn’t sign up to chase receipts or manage purchase orders manually. You want a system that runs smoothly and keeps things in control. That’s where tools like Procurify and… Continue reading Procurify vs Procurement Express.com: Which is Right for Your Business?

7 Best Stampli Alternatives in 2025: Expert Reviewed

7 Best Stampli Alternatives in 2025: Expert Reviewed Learn more icon

Stampli is a widely used platform for automating accounts payable (AP) and procurement processes. But some users complain about functionality limitations in invoice handling flexibility, workflow customization, and onboarding support. In this article, we’ll discuss the 7 best Stampli alternatives. We’ll compare their key features, pricing, and user reviews.  So, let’s get right into it. … Continue reading 7 Best Stampli Alternatives in 2025: Expert Reviewed

Procurify vs Zip: Side-by-Side Comparison and the Best Alternative

Procurify vs Zip: Side-by-Side Comparison and the Best Alternative Learn more icon

Manual purchasing processes and siloed systems slow procurement teams down. If you’re looking for a better way to manage budgets, streamline purchase orders, and optimize spending, Procurify vs Zip is a comparison worth making.  This article breaks down features, pricing, and customer reviews so you can choose the right platform for your business.  We’ll also… Continue reading Procurify vs Zip: Side-by-Side Comparison and the Best Alternative

The Complete Guide to Ariett Replacement: Why ProcureDesk is Your Best Alternative

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The Clock is Ticking: Ariett’s November 1, 2025 Sunset If you’re reading this, you’ve likely received the official notice from AvidXchange: Ariett will be discontinued and no longer accessible beginning November 1, 2025. For the thousands of companies that have relied on Ariett’s procurement and accounts payable platform since 2005, this creates an urgent need… Continue reading The Complete Guide to Ariett Replacement: Why ProcureDesk is Your Best Alternative

How to Control Company Spending Effectively

How to Control Company Spending Effectively Learn more icon

When it comes to how to control company spending effectively, companies waste an average of 10% of their spending due to poor purchasing processes. For a $10 million revenue company, that’s $1 million thrown away annually. According to the World Bank, governments spend an estimated $13 trillion annually on procurement, with as much as a… Continue reading How to Control Company Spending Effectively

How to Maximize Procurement System ROI: 5 Proven Strategies

How to Maximize Procurement System ROI: 5 Proven Strategies Learn more icon

Most companies investing in procurement systems are leaving money on the table. Research shows that organizations typically utilize only 30% of their e-procurement system’s capabilities, essentially paying for a Ferrari but driving it like a bicycle. This untapped potential represents millions in lost efficiency gains, significant cost savings, and reduced procurement costs. Whether you’re a… Continue reading How to Maximize Procurement System ROI: 5 Proven Strategies