Italy is one of the European pioneers in the digitalisation of invoicing and VAT processes. At the heart of this development is FatturaPA, a structured XML-based invoice format which, together with the government exchange system… Read More »FatturaPA: XML, SdI, SAP and E-Invoicing in Italy Explained
With KSeF, Poland has fundamentally changed electronic invoicing. The Krajowy System e-Faktur, or KSeF, is the country’s central government system for structured electronic invoices. Companies no longer create invoices exclusively in their own ERP systems… Read More »KSeF Poland: Mandate, KSeF 2.0, FA(3), SAP and E-Invoicing Explained
EDIFACT has been one of the most important standards for the structured electronic exchange of business data between companies for decades. Purchase orders, order confirmations, despatch advices, invoices, payment information and inventory messages can be… Read More »EDIFACT Explained: Format, Structure, SAP, EDI and E-Invoicing
The Purchase-to-Pay process, often referred to as P2P and frequently used synonymously with Procure-to-Pay, is one of the key end-to-end processes in Procurement and Finance. It connects a business department’s purchase requirement with procurement, purchase… Read More »Purchase-to-Pay Process: Definition, Steps, SAP, Software and Automation
The Order-to-Cash process, often abbreviated as O2C or OTC, is one of the most important end-to-end processes within an organisation. It connects Sales, Logistics and Finance and describes the journey from an incoming customer order… Read More »Order-to-Cash Process
A SAP IDoc has been one of the most important technical foundations for automated data exchange in SAP landscapes for many years. Purchase orders, order confirmations, despatch advices, invoices and master data can be exchanged… Read More »SAP IDoc Explained: Structure, Processing, EDI and Monitoring
Key Takeaways The relationship between e-invoicing and GoBD has become a key compliance topic since mandatory electronic invoicing was introduced in the German B2B sector. Since 1 January 2025, domestic businesses have generally been required… Read More »E-Invoicing and GoBD: How to Process, Archive and Document E-Invoices in Compliance with GoBD
Key Takeaways E-Procurement refers to the digital support and automation of purchasing and procurement processes within an organisation. Its objective is to make every step of the procurement lifecycle—from identifying purchasing needs and selecting suppliers… Read More »E-Procurement Explained: Processes, Systems, Benefits and SAP Integration
Differences from E-Invoices, Legal Requirements and Digital Invoice Processing Key Takeaways The PDF invoice has been one of the most widely used invoice formats in both B2B and B2C environments for many years. It is… Read More »PDF Invoice Explained
Key Takeaways An invoice workflow is the structured process of handling incoming or outgoing invoices—from invoice receipt and validation to approval, posting and legally compliant archiving. While many organisations still rely on manual procedures, modern… Read More »Invoice Workflow Explained: Digitise Processes, Automate Workflows and Ensure Compliance
