http://www.sharedserviceslink.comsharedserviceslink.comMon, 14 May 2012 16:25:14 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94584/ap-departments-must-make-a-business-case-for-automation.htmlPurchase-to-pay processes require businesses to invest in AP functions, as well as other financial departments.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94584/ap-departments-must-make-a-business-case-for-automation.htmlThu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94582/improvements-needed-to-sap-technical-support-survey-shows.htmlSAP BusinessObjects users are having difficulties using some of the company's support functions.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94582/improvements-needed-to-sap-technical-support-survey-shows.htmlWed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94574/multi-million-dollar-invoice-fraud-in-singapore.htmlEric Lee Chin Khuay made 117 fraudulent invoices and delivery orders in Singapore before he was stopped.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94574/multi-million-dollar-invoice-fraud-in-singapore.htmlTue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94571/shared-services-centres-allow-finance-managers-to-move-their-focus.htmlThe facilities can "liberate" managers to help formulate long-term strategic vision, it has been claimed.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94571/shared-services-centres-allow-finance-managers-to-move-their-focus.htmlMon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94562/does-shared-services-work-better-on-a-local-government-level-than-a-national-one.htmlSome local councils are showing best practice with their shared services operations.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94562/does-shared-services-work-better-on-a-local-government-level-than-a-national-one.htmlFri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94557/potential-saving-of-32bn-in-canada.htmlCanadas economy could get an annual $32bn boost with a more determined shift to digital payments technology.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94557/potential-saving-of-32bn-in-canada.htmlWed, 09 May 2012 08:17:32 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94558/sap-to-create-new-job-opportunities-in-ireland.htmlThe global software company SAP will create 250 new jobs at its Dublin and Galway facilities.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94558/sap-to-create-new-job-opportunities-in-ireland.htmlWed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94554/the-benefits-of-shared-systems-are-a-work-in-progress.htmlJamie Lyon says CFOs have high hopes before introducing shared services, but find it difficult to get the true benefits from changes.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94554/the-benefits-of-shared-systems-are-a-work-in-progress.htmlTue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94547/government-defrauded-by-doctored-invoices.htmlPolice are now investigating F-Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd following allegations of fraud.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94547/government-defrauded-by-doctored-invoices.htmlFri, 04 May 2012 09:00:00 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94546/buyers-and-suppliers-reduce-risks-through-dynamic-discounting.htmlDynamic discounting could help the industry as a whole while supply chains are strained.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94546/buyers-and-suppliers-reduce-risks-through-dynamic-discounting.htmlFri, 04 May 2012 08:00:00 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94541/shared-service-growth-overtakes-traditional-outsourcing.htmlA report by KPMG shows that shared services is the strongest area of growth among service providers.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94541/shared-service-growth-overtakes-traditional-outsourcing.htmlThu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94540/supporting-your-suppliers-makes-financial-sense.htmlPaying your suppliers on time or early can help them stay afloat, but it can also have extra financial benefits for your organisationhttp://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94540/supporting-your-suppliers-makes-financial-sense.htmlWed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94529/eastern-europe-named-among-the-most-attractive-destinations-for-shared-services.htmlLithuania is becoming a popular destination for companies in setting up shared services centres.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94529/eastern-europe-named-among-the-most-attractive-destinations-for-shared-services.htmlTue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94530/payment-terms-should-be-agreed-at-the-outset.htmlEstablishing payment terms up front before contracts are signed can eliminate problems later on, the ICM has insistedhttp://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94530/payment-terms-should-be-agreed-at-the-outset.htmlMon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94528/fake-invoices-and-attempted-corruption-with-south-african-police-service.htmlTwo men accused of bribing an officer to generate false invoices have been granted bail.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94528/fake-invoices-and-attempted-corruption-with-south-african-police-service.htmlFri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94526/olympic-delivery-authority-forced-to-review-payments-system-after-2m-fraud.htmlThe case has highlighted the importance of having proper payment systems in place.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94526/olympic-delivery-authority-forced-to-review-payments-system-after-2m-fraud.htmlThu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94031/electronic-invoicing-winning-the-support-of-ctos.htmlJon Titel, CTO at iPayables, believes early engagement and an understanding of data security are paramount.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94031/electronic-invoicing-winning-the-support-of-ctos.htmlWed, 30 Nov 2011 08:19:50 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94027/ariba-levels-playing-field-with-free-sourcing-solution.htmlAriba makes on-demand technology available at no cost to help small and medium enterprises boost performance and profits.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94027/ariba-levels-playing-field-with-free-sourcing-solution.htmlTue, 29 Nov 2011 08:26:32 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94026/four-in-ten-suppliers-offer-discounts-for-early-invoice-payment.htmlSuppliers in the Asia Pacific region are more likely repay early invoice payment with discounts than those in Europe.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94026/four-in-ten-suppliers-offer-discounts-for-early-invoice-payment.htmlMon, 28 Nov 2011 09:09:48 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94025/headaches-for-sap-users.htmlThe move to cloud computing creates headaches for SAP users, who are struggling to get their heads around the complex licensing structure that a hybrid environment requires.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94025/headaches-for-sap-users.htmlMon, 28 Nov 2011 08:14:38 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94022/birmingham-nhs-agency-selected-tradeshift-to-streamline-invoice-system.htmlA new system designed to deal with supplier invoices more effectively has been introduced at a Birmingham Primary Care Shared Service Agency this month.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94022/birmingham-nhs-agency-selected-tradeshift-to-streamline-invoice-system.htmlFri, 25 Nov 2011 08:56:34 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94019/sharp-corporation-moves-its-procurement-to-the-cloud-with-b-packs-purchase-to-pay-saas-solution.htmlSharp Corporation, an independent contract packager in North America, recently deployed a solution to optimise their procurement and purchasing processes by b-pack, a provider of purchase-to-pay technology.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94019/sharp-corporation-moves-its-procurement-to-the-cloud-with-b-packs-purchase-to-pay-saas-solution.htmlThu, 24 Nov 2011 12:20:49 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94017/100-jobs-to-be-created-by-capita.htmlOutsourcing company Capita is to create 100 new jobs at its call centre in Moray, Scotland.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94017/100-jobs-to-be-created-by-capita.htmlWed, 23 Nov 2011 10:04:49 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94015/clariant-implements-cloud-based-solution-from-ariba-to-reduce-errors.htmlChemical manufacturer Clariant implements cloud-based solution from Ariba, provider of collaborative business commerce solutions, to fuel smart process that reduces errors, speeds approvals and drives compliance.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94015/clariant-implements-cloud-based-solution-from-ariba-to-reduce-errors.htmlTue, 22 Nov 2011 08:16:49 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94010/service-description-and-rulebook-by-euro-banking-association.htmlThe Electronic Invoicing Group by the Euro Banking Association has released a possible Service Description and Rulebook for a pan-European e-invoicing service.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94010/service-description-and-rulebook-by-euro-banking-association.htmlMon, 21 Nov 2011 08:33:06 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94009/how-to-minimise-supplier-risk-before-your-new-crisis.htmlThe number of suppliers in crisis is on the rise as a result of the credit crunch and general economic weakness. Companies are advised to take immediate action and establish an early warning system to mitigate the impact of supplier failure and the risk of serious problems that could be caused directly by the actions or inactions of suppliers.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94009/how-to-minimise-supplier-risk-before-your-new-crisis.htmlFri, 18 Nov 2011 16:15:29 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94007/essex-councils-opt-for-8m-shared-services-contract-with-capita.htmlFour Essex councils have signed a shared service agreement with Capita which they claim will save 7m over the next five years, and cut their ICT costs by more than 45%.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94007/essex-councils-opt-for-8m-shared-services-contract-with-capita.htmlThu, 17 Nov 2011 16:57:19 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94006/london-councils-to-spend-25m-on-sap-contract.htmlHaringey and Waltham Forest councils have advertised for a framework contract to deliver an SAP solution valued at between 12m and 25m.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94006/london-councils-to-spend-25m-on-sap-contract.htmlThu, 17 Nov 2011 16:40:21 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94005/qatar-goes-paperless-with-consumers-adopting-qtel-e-billing.htmlMore than 55,000 customers in Qatar have switched from paper bills to e-billing services provided by Qatar Telecom (Qtel)http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94005/qatar-goes-paperless-with-consumers-adopting-qtel-e-billing.htmlThu, 17 Nov 2011 16:21:18 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94003/ob10-recognised-for-environmental-best-practice.htmlOB10, the e-invoicing network, has received a Green Apple Award for the fifth consecutive year for demonstrating environmental best practice.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/94003/ob10-recognised-for-environmental-best-practice.htmlWed, 16 Nov 2011 16:34:51 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/93988/pagero-signs-strategic-business-agreement-with-2c-change.htmlPagero and 2C change have signed a strategic business agreement where the parties jointly will offer their customers advanced solutions for the entire order-to-cashinvoice-to-pay process for both direct and indirect materials.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/93988/pagero-signs-strategic-business-agreement-with-2c-change.htmlWed, 16 Nov 2011 08:57:15 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/93989/colonial-properties-trust-combines-property-management-and-purchasing-with-yardi-voyager-and-yardi-procure-to-pay.htmlColonial Properties Trust will adopt Yardi Voyager and Yardi Procure to Pay as the platform for its residential and commercial property management, accounting and building supplies procurement.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/93989/colonial-properties-trust-combines-property-management-and-purchasing-with-yardi-voyager-and-yardi-procure-to-pay.htmlWed, 16 Nov 2011 08:24:08 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/93991/adp-partners-with-nextgen-software-inc-to-increase-supplier-adoption-of-its-procure-to-pay-network.htmlADP has announced its partnership with NextGen Software, enabling NextGen Software's i2x platform integration with ADP Invoice, a component of ADP's Procure-to-Pay Solution.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/93991/adp-partners-with-nextgen-software-inc-to-increase-supplier-adoption-of-its-procure-to-pay-network.htmlTue, 15 Nov 2011 10:48:51 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/93990/capgemini-acquires-vengroff-williams-associates-order-to-cash-business.htmlCapgemini has announced the acquisition of the Order to Cash (OTC) business from US-based Vengroff, Williams & Associates, Inc. and certain of its affiliates. The acquisition will enable Capgemini to build on its Finance and Accounting BPO services through enhanced offerings in the Order to Cash (OTC) market worldwide.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/93990/capgemini-acquires-vengroff-williams-associates-order-to-cash-business.htmlTue, 15 Nov 2011 10:41:42 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/93975/bouygues-telecom-is-leveraging-cloud-based-technologies-from-ariba.htmlBouygues Telecom, French mobile phone and Internet service provider, leverages cloud-based solutions from Ariba, provider of collaborative business commerce solutions, to streamline and enhance its procurement process in ways that deliver savings and efficiencies.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/93975/bouygues-telecom-is-leveraging-cloud-based-technologies-from-ariba.htmlMon, 14 Nov 2011 09:34:47 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/93970/edeka-group-empowers-business-partners-with-sap-and-crossgate.htmlEDEKA Group has chosen Crossgate and SAP AG to help improve integration of processes and data exchange with business partners, forming an efficiently operating business partner network geared to deliver amid the day-to-day demands of the perishable goods business.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/93970/edeka-group-empowers-business-partners-with-sap-and-crossgate.htmlFri, 11 Nov 2011 08:15:50 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/93966/webhelp-deploys-b-pack-saas-cloud-purchase-to-pay-solution.htmlThe Webhelp group has chosen b-pack, the provider of purchase-to-pay technology, to implement their new purchasing and financial strategy in order to automate their process thanks to a software-as-a-service cloud eprocurement solution.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/93966/webhelp-deploys-b-pack-saas-cloud-purchase-to-pay-solution.htmlThu, 10 Nov 2011 08:50:45 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/93962/lennox-industries-selects-lavante-recovery.htmlLavante has been selected for its ability to deliver fast results with its automated technology-driven recovery solution.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/93962/lennox-industries-selects-lavante-recovery.htmlWed, 09 Nov 2011 13:37:12 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/93959/promega-goes-live-with-sap-business-all-in-one-partner-solution-from-answerthink.htmlAnswerthink has announced the successful go-live implementation of EzLifeSciences, a qualified SAP business all-in-one partner solution for the life sciences industry, at Promega Corporation.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/93959/promega-goes-live-with-sap-business-all-in-one-partner-solution-from-answerthink.htmlTue, 08 Nov 2011 12:22:46 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/93958/e-invoicing-in-kazakhstan-from-2012.htmlDeputy Chairman of the Tax Committee Argyn Kipshakov has announced that Kazakhstan is introducing electronic handling of invoices next year.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/93958/e-invoicing-in-kazakhstan-from-2012.htmlMon, 07 Nov 2011 11:13:49 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/93937/the-guinness-partnership-issues-15m-proposal-for-new-finance-system.htmlThe Guinness Partnership (TGP) has tendered for a new finance system that will cost between 700,000 and 1.5m.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/93937/the-guinness-partnership-issues-15m-proposal-for-new-finance-system.htmlFri, 04 Nov 2011 14:27:28 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/93941/wns-acquires-paxys-35-stake-in-joint-venture.htmlWNS, has entered into an agreement with Paxys, its joint venture partner in WNS Philippines, to acquire the latter's 35% stake in the joint venture.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/93941/wns-acquires-paxys-35-stake-in-joint-venture.htmlThu, 03 Nov 2011 14:07:27 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/93934/roi-awarded-by-paystream-advisors.htmlROi receives Paystream Advisors Best-in-Class Healthcare Procure-to-Pay Management Award.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/93934/roi-awarded-by-paystream-advisors.htmlThu, 03 Nov 2011 13:08:52 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/93938/john-lewis-opts-for-e-invoicing-with-ob10.htmlOB10 has been selected by the John Lewis Partnership to drive efficiencies and streamline its processes with suppliers to support the continuing growth of its business.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/93938/john-lewis-opts-for-e-invoicing-with-ob10.htmlThu, 03 Nov 2011 11:12:31 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/93936/descartes-systems-group-acquires-intercommit-for-usd138m.htmlDescartes paid EUR10.1m or $13.8m for InterCommIT and acquired about $400,000 in working capital through the acquisition.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/93936/descartes-systems-group-acquires-intercommit-for-usd138m.htmlThu, 03 Nov 2011 10:01:35 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/93933/serco-acquires-australian-bpo-excelior-for-more-than-85m.htmlBritish outsourcing company Serco is buying Australian contact centre firm Excelior for more than 8.5m, as it looks to strengthen its expanding business services offering.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/93933/serco-acquires-australian-bpo-excelior-for-more-than-85m.htmlWed, 02 Nov 2011 09:45:29 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/93931/sotreq-goes-paperless-with-ariba.htmlSotreq, a reseller of heavy equipment in Brazil, is driving a fully automated purchase-to-order process through Aribas Quadrem Network.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/93931/sotreq-goes-paperless-with-ariba.htmlWed, 02 Nov 2011 09:26:47 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/93928/northern-ireland-health-and-social-care-hsc-sign-a-17m-contract-to-streamline-finance-procurement-and-logistics.htmlAdvanced Computer Software Group, has signed a 17m deal in a 10 agreement with the Northern Ireland Department of Health, Social Care and Public Safety to supply a province-wide finance, procurement and logistics solution.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/93928/northern-ireland-health-and-social-care-hsc-sign-a-17m-contract-to-streamline-finance-procurement-and-logistics.htmlTue, 01 Nov 2011 13:04:42 +0100http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/93927/the-french-defense-commisionary-selects-b-pack-saas-cloud-purchase-to-pay-solution.htmlb-pack announces the French Defense Commisionnary Economat des Armees has chosen b-pack to implement their new purchase-to-pay strategy in order to automate their process thanks to a Flexible SaaS Cloud solution.http://www.sharedserviceslink.com/file/93927/the-french-defense-commisionary-selects-b-pack-saas-cloud-purchase-to-pay-solution.htmlTue, 01 Nov 2011 08:52:53 +0100