Read “Intelligent Invoice Processing Uniting the Physical and Financial Supply Chains” and discover techniques to help improve efficiency within the area of invoicing which in turn can generate much needed working capital for both buyers and their suppliers.
More»Payments fraud protection has never been more important. Economic uncertainty coupled with the emergence of new payment types and technologies has brought out fraudsters of all stripes — from first-timers desperate for cash to the most sophisticated technological manipulators in the industry.
Single-Use Accounts (SUA) can transform the middle ground of your company’s payments operations, eliminating checks and even providing a revenue stream. By targeting this broad landscape, companies gain all around: They leverage working capital, increase float and raise their revenue from rebates. And by adopting automated channels, they slash indirect processing costs, a one-time investment that produces perpetual results.
Treasury organizations are getting serious about reducing their environmental footprints. In the process, they're saving money and boosting their efficiency.
At J.P. Morgan, our experience working with leading institutions has shown us that a well-planned approach to liquidity management is an essential part of ‘futureproofing’ their activities. The approach is not just about surviving in times of need, but also about complementing and enabling strategic and risk management objectives for the future.
After September 11, companies and institutions around the world reevaluated their business continuity plans based on a new awareness of weaknesses. Strengthened operational resiliency was the outcome. What will be the outcome of today's recession and preceding financial crisis?
The current global business crisis has cast into high relief a problem that has been increasingly apparent in recent years – inefficient, cumbersome cash management processes continue to prevent many companies from managing their working capital effectively.
Are you considering the addition of an HSA option to your healthcare benefits menu? Many companies are finding that HSAs are a practical solution to the healthcare challenges they face. J.P. Morgan was one of the first banks to offer HSAs and has extensive experience in the consumer-directed healthcare industry, administering HSA programs for nearly 10,000 companies.
As a financial professional, you oversee the numbers that appear in financial statements. Over the past several months, you've seen these numbers wildly fluctuate. In today's global economic turbulence, do you have complete understanding how day-to-day business operations impact your financial statements?
Smooth supply chain operations are critical to Treasury's optimization of working capital. At the same time, Treasury operations directly impact sourcing and the movement of goods. Get a better understanding of how by downloading "Treasury and the Supply Chain: A New Model for Working Capital Management."
The U.S. Federal Government has the opportunity to make a long-term investment in the continued viability and effectiveness of the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) by implementing electronic benefit transfer (EBT) for benefit access.
Effective management of freight services challenges most global companies — particularly those that have not embraced automation. Advances in technology have brought visibility into global transportation freight spend. When applied to a company's freight spend, the combination of visibility and data quality can uncover a hidden gold mine.
Download "Spotlight on Freight Transportation Management: Road to Cost Control," an industry white paper, and learn about the challenges of managing freight payment for international supply chains and recommended best practices to improve overall visibility into global spend.
J.P. Morgan surveyed dozens of its purchasing card customers to gather some of the industry's best practices for building and maintaining a solid card program.
Leading Companies Share Real-World Tips on Implementing T&E Program Best Practices
The complexities of crossing the U.S.-Mexico border continue to burden companies engaged in moving goods between the two countries. By taking a closer look at primary causes for delays, businesses can become better prepared to navigate the maze of border customs inspections, avoid regulatory and compliance violations, and avoid common vendor communication issues.
Advances in technology have transformed the global marketplace at a dizzying speed, creating a landscape no one imagined only a decade ago. Instant and efficient electronic transactions are now an expectation rather than a convenience, and the Internet has become an essential component of twenty-first century commerce and communication. However, the same technologies that fuel our economic growth have created areas of vulnerability that threaten the integrity, availability and confidentiality of enterprise information and customer transactions.
International Traffic in Arms Regulations – the infamous ITAR. Commercial firms importing or exporting defense articles and services are subject to burdensome restrictions under the premise of protecting U.S. national security. Download the “You Too Must Be ITAR Compliant” white paper and learn how to avoid scrutiny from the U.S. State Department.
Global Trade - what is it? Better yet, what does it mean to you, a financial wizard, and your every day activities? Money. Working Capital. Cash. That's right. Global trade deals with the sourcing, purchasing, and delivery of goods and materials that are the lifeblood of your business. How can you streamline this critical, yet not core, operation? Find out!
Higher educational institutions of all sizes are being asked to do more with less. With enrollments skyrocketing, state schools are fighting the impact of state budget gaps, while private institutions face shrinking endowments. The result is staff reductions and hiring freezes that must be offset with increased efficiency. As boards of trustees increase budget scrutiny, every possibility must be examined to reduce expenses, while maintaining the highest levels of academic achievement. The procurement process is an effective area for colleges and universities to increase cost savings opportunities.