Supplier relationship

Processing invoices from suppliers remains a tedious administrative task. Many invoices are still sent in paper format, requiring manual entry into the accounting software, which increases the risk of errors, not to mention the risk of misplacing some invoices in the process. In the final analysis, many companies have grasped the importance of digitizing their production processes, but there is still room for improvement when it comes to managing and paying supplier invoices. And yet, there are solutions to help you process these invoices as quickly as possible...

Navigating the world of international transactions can be a challenge, especially when it comes to managing invoices in foreign currencies. Managing supplier invoices outside France requires compliance with certain accounting, tax and legal rules, which can vary from country to country. Payment options, invoice posting, VAT reverse charge... In this article, find out everything you need to know to manage your foreign supplier invoices!

Manual invoice processing tends to monopolize accounting departments, distracting them from more strategic missions. In order to relieve companies of their administrative obligations, and to push the dematerialization of their financial and accounting processes even further, the government has launched a major reform around electronic invoicing, effective in 2026 (postponed from the planned entry into force in 2024). Companies will be required to issue electronic invoices. But what if automating the issuing of customer invoices was already a first step towards the digital transformation of businesses?

Late payments are a real scourge for companies: according to the quarterly BVA barometer for the Payment Delays Crisis Committee published in February 2021, 13% of the companies surveyed noted a lengthening of payments compared to the same period of the previous year, i.e. delays that reached an average of 12.4 days. If this figure does not seem so important, it can nevertheless impact the financial health of the most fragile companies, or even lead to bankruptcy... To put an end to reminders and unpaid invoices, discover our advice!

Do you know what supplier sourcing is? Beneath this fashionable anglicism lies a key step that can have a strong impact on your company's results. We tell you more about what supplier sourcing is and the key points to make a good sourcing.

Eliminating manual tasks, reducing processing time and costs, increasing reliability... Dematerialising your supplier accounting management is interesting in many ways. Equipping yourself with a digital supplier invoice management solution such as Freedz, allows you to benefit from the "processing status" functionality. What is this feature? Why is it interesting? Follow the guide!

The dematerialization of supplier invoices has become a matter of course for many accountants and CFOs. For companies to pass the milestone, the 2020 Finance Law will make electronic invoicing mandatory by 2026. Despite this regulatory constraint, dematerializing supplier invoices can also prove strategic for the company...

One of the main issues of conflict between suppliers and their customers is the payment period. However, as far as the payment of suppliers is concerned, deadlines are provided for by law. But French companies do not always respect them. Yet, timely payment guarantees good relations with suppliers and can even have a positive impact on the company.

Like all finance departments, you are facing a formidable threat: money transfer fraud. More and more sophisticated techniques are being used to extort money from companies. In this article, we explain how to recognise a transfer fraud and how to protect yourself against it.

Among frauds targeting businesses (7/10 were attempted at least once in 2019), fraud against false suppliers is the most widespread. Read our quick point to better understand and prevent this risk.

Payment deadlines are a crucial issue for the business economy. But as not all companies are always acting in good faith, the range of penalties for late payment has been strengthened in recent years. Here's a review of the main penalties you risk if you don't meet the legal payment deadlines!

Finance departments are undergoing a fundamental shift towards digitalization. In fact, the health crisis has highlighted the inefficiencies associated with existing accounts payable processes. Here's a quick rundown of the difficulties that prevent you from fully optimizing the efficiency of your accounts payable processes.