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The True ROI of AP Automation: Why Companies Won’t Be Able to Scale Without Digital Approval Workflows in 2026
For years, Accounts Payable automation was considered a “nice-to-have.” Something for finance teams looking to eliminate paperwork or reduce manual data entry. But 2026 marks a turning point. Companies can no longer scale on spreadsheets, long email threads, and approval bottlenecks. The real ROI of AP automation is no longer about efficiency alone — it’s about operational readiness, compliance, and the ability to grow without adding overhead . Based on hundreds of implementa
Bogdan Büchner
Dec 103 min read


Why Hotels Without a Digital Purchase Flow Face Up to 20% Higher Operating Costs
The hotel industry is under stronger financial pressure than ever before. Rising labor costs, energy volatility, and increasingly unpredictable demand make cost control a strategic priority for every General Manager and Director of Finance. Yet across the industry, many hotels still rely on manual processes, email chains, paper POs, and disconnected spreadsheets to manage daily purchasing. The result is simple — and costly: Hotels without a digital purchase flow often operate
Bogdan Büchner
Dec 23 min read


How AI Is Transforming Purchase-to-Pay in 2026
Why manual processes finally reached their breaking point For years, organizations have tried to optimize their purchase-to-pay (P2P) process by adding tools, workflows, shared mailboxes or additional approval layers. Yet the core problem remained the same: too many decisions required human intervention. In 2026, that finally changes. Artificial intelligence is no longer a “nice-to-have automation layer” – it has become the central engine powering modern P2P operations. Today
Bogdan Büchner
Nov 183 min read


Rethinking Expense Management
In a world where finance teams are expected to deliver both accuracy and agility, expense management often remains surprisingly manual. As organizations move toward full automation, it’s time to rethink how expenses are captured, approved, and controlled. How automation is redefining financial control and transparency In today’s finance departments, automation is no longer a luxury — it’s the foundation of efficient operations. While many companies have modernized procurement
Bogdan Büchner
Nov 102 min read


The New Era of Budget Control: From Oversight to Insight
In project-driven industries, budget control has always been a balancing act. Managers need flexibility to act fast — yet finance teams demand accuracy, consistency, and compliance. Bridging these two worlds is no longer a matter of spreadsheets and intuition. It’s about building clarity into every purchasing decision . As projects grow more complex, so does the challenge of staying on budget. Rising costs, distributed teams, and multiple approval layers often lead to one fam
Bogdan Büchner
Nov 42 min read


How Digital Workflows Transform Procurement and Financial Operations
In today’s fast-paced business environment, efficiency isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. Organizations that still rely on manual processes for purchase orders, invoice approvals, and document handling are often slowed down by errors, delays, and lack of visibility. Digital workflows are changing that. By automating these core processes, companies are not only saving time but also creating a foundation for smarter decision-making and scalable growth. 1. From Paper Trails to Pro
Bogdan Büchner
Oct 292 min read


From Purchase Order to Expense Report: How Integrated Automation Transforms Financial Operations
In many organizations, the procurement and finance processes still run in silos. Purchase orders are managed in one system, invoices in another, and expense claims in yet another.
Bogdan Büchner
Oct 132 min read


The True Cost of Manual Purchase Orders
At first glance, creating purchase orders manually might seem harmless — just a few emails, an Excel sheet, and some approvals. But behind this simple routine lies a significant drain on time, money, and accuracy.Across industries, manual PO handling is one of the most underestimated cost drivers in procurement.
Bogdan Büchner
Oct 52 min read


5 Common Purchase Order Mistakes – and How DPO Helps You Avoid Them
Creating purchase orders may seem straightforward – but in practice, small mistakes can have major consequences. Budget overruns,...
Bogdan Büchner
May 112 min read


Simplifying Expense Management: Why Digital Tools Are Changing the Game
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, where speed, visibility, and accuracy are non-negotiable, traditional expense management...
Bogdan Büchner
Mar 273 min read


The importance of AP automation: Transforming Financial Operations
In today's fast-paced business environment, organisations are increasingly turning to technology to streamline operations
Bogdan Büchner
Jan 73 min read


E-Rechnungen: Die Zukunft des Rechnungsmanagements mit DPO
Die Digitalisierung hat unsere Arbeitswelt revolutioniert, und das Rechnungswesen ist keine Ausnahme. E-Rechnungen, also elektronische Rechn
Bogdan Büchner
Dec 11, 20242 min read


How to use the Expense Feature – Tutorial by Digital Purchase Order
Welcome to Digital Purchase Order. This is a quick introduction to the new expenses feature, which allows you to easily capture receipts,...
Bogdan Büchner
Sep 19, 20243 min read


Ethical Considerations in AI-Driven Budget Allocations
Hello, dear readers! Today, we're diving into an exciting and ever-relevant topic: the role of ethics in AI-driven budget allocations....
Bogdan Büchner
Aug 27, 20243 min read


The Most Important Digital Finance Tools for Business Success
Today most businesses are not only affected by external competition within the market environment but having poor financial tools can...
Bogdan Büchner
Aug 20, 20243 min read


Revolutionizing Finance: AP Automation
In the evolving landscape of business operations, Accounts Payable (AP) automation is emerging as a transformative force. Traditionally...
Bogdan Büchner
May 22, 20242 min read


Future trends – How AI will shape budgeting and financial decision making
Have you ever tried to make a budget or financial decision and thought, "I wish I had a crystal ball to predict the future?" Well, guess...
Bogdan Büchner
Feb 26, 20242 min read


Analysing The Impact of Automated Purchase Order Systems on Small Business
In the bustling world of small businesses, where every second and cent counts, the introduction of automated purchase order systems has...
Bogdan Büchner
Jan 22, 20242 min read


Analysing The Impact of Automated Purchase Order Systems on Small Business
In the bustling world of small businesses, where every second and cent counts, the introduction of automated purchase order systems has...
Bogdan Büchner
Dec 15, 20232 min read


Ethical Considerations in AI-Driven Budget Allocations
Hello, dear readers! Today, we're diving into an exciting and ever-relevant topic: the role of ethics in AI-driven budget allocations....
Bogdan Büchner
Oct 9, 20233 min read


The Impact of Autonomous Delivery Vehicles on Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Autonomous delivery vehicles have been tested by many companies, with more positive benefits being reported. Furthermore, more value is...
Bogdan Büchner
Aug 25, 20233 min read


The Impact of Autonomous Delivery Vehicles on Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Autonomous delivery vehicles have been tested by many companies, with more positive benefits being reported. Furthermore, more value is...
Bogdan Büchner
Aug 24, 20233 min read


How Does Digital Purchase Order Work? - An Overview
One of the critical pieces of documentation that many business owners detest is a purchase order. The process of creating a purchase...
Bogdan Büchner
Aug 2, 20233 min read


Using Blockchain Technology to Improve Supply Chain Transparency and Accountability
A lack of transparency and accountability has long plagued the supply chain management industry. Notwithstanding, these two attributes...
Bogdan Büchner
Jul 22, 20233 min read
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