Source-to-Pay

Source-to-pay, Source-to-Contract, Purchase-to-Pay, Procure-to-Pay: these terms are thrown around the moment you deal with procurement or finance. Many organizations use these concepts interchangeably, even though they cover slightly different ground. In this blog, we explain what Source-to-Pay is, what it delivers, when to use it, and how it relates to the other terms in the list.

The party decorations are down and the S2P go-live champagne has been finished. The system is in place, the processes have been mapped out. Yet, three months later, a painful reality emerges: employees are still ordering via email, the No-PO / No-Pay policy is being bypassed, and contracts remain unused. How can a project with such a solid business case still stagnate in practice?

On May 6, 2026, we successfully completed the SNA audit again. Learn why this label is essential for reliability and compliance in the S2P chain.

As a government agency, how can you set up effective and future-proof e-invoicing? What questions should you ask yourself? In collaboration with the Knowledge Center for e-Procurement of the National Government for Entrepreneurial Netherlands, we developed the e-Invoice Guide, especially for municipalities, provinces and water boards.

Like every year, Gartner has created another Magic Quadrant for Source-to-Pay (S2P) Suites this year. In this blog, we'll take you through the four most important trends according to Gartner. What does this mean in practice when you look for a new S2P solution in 2026?

A well-designed S2P project management method is essential for success — and starts with strong choices in leadership and methodology. In this blog, we share the most important success factors in our practice for effective S2P project management.

With AI, you can save a lot of time, energy and therefore money. And with sustainable changes, you stay compliant and can lead the market. But how do you use AI and sustainability successfully? In this blog, you'll get insights and tools to successfully integrate these two into your daily processes and strategy.

Many procurement and finance teams face the same challenges, yet too often we try to solve them alone: from strict environmental regulations and supply chain disruptions impacting sourcing strategies, to optimizing Source-to-Pay processes. At S2P & More, we believe that working together, sharing insights and practical solutions can drive real improvements and help accelerate progress. That’s why we organize our Scandinavian Source-to-Pay Knowledge Network sessions. In the kick-off on October 24th, we explored emerging trends and key challenges in the S2P landscape today. This blog highlights the main insights and takeaways from our discussion.

The Source-to-Pay landscape is constantly changing: purchasing chains are becoming more complex, sustainability is becoming more central, and generative AI is rapidly developing as a useful tool. AI is increasingly finding its way into Source-to-Pay applications. AI also supports you in your daily work, saving you time and costs. Generative AI not only makes your work more efficient, but also more fun: you get more time to focus on what really interests you. And that while your work quality increases. In this blog, we'll take you through both aspects. In addition, we show in a video how you can effectively use AI in your own S2P process. Read on!

E-invoicing is nothing new. The benefits have been discussed for years: cost savings, faster processing, improved accuracy, sustainability and compliance. However, there seems to be a difference between theory and practice. Many organizations continue to stick to traditional processes, such as processing PDF invoices. The result? Real success stories about large-scale adoption of e-invoicing remain limited.

As a finance or purchasing professional, you know how important a well-functioning Source-to-Pay (S2P) chain is, especially with the complex challenges that 2025 presents. Our S2P expert Ewald Schaap reviewed five current research reports (including Gartner, the Hackett Group and Ardent Partners) and lists the four most important trends, from digitization and sustainable supply chains to the latest AI applications in S2P.

A Source-to-Pay (S2P) project can save your organisation time and money. Many companies start a S2P project when they encounter new market developments, outdated systems, or issues in their current S2P process.

P2P & Verder will continue as S2P & More to reflect the wider focus on Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes. Nowadays, Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes can no longer be viewed on their own. Purchasing chains are becoming more complex and transparency is now even more necessary. These changes require a broad chain approach. An integrated Source-to-Pay (S2P) process ensures seamless collaboration, reduces errors and makes the most of strategic benefits.

On Thursday, June 6, 2024, we celebrated our 5th anniversary with the Source-to-Pay event at the beautiful Burgers' Zoo. It was a day of inspiration, knowledge and networking for professionals in the Source-to-Pay field. In this blog, we look back on this inspiring event with this afternoon's main highlights and insights.

It's not easy to start a Source-to-Pay project. It requires time and energy from employees. On the other hand, a successful S2P project brings you and your organization a lot of benefits. This way, you can save a lot of time and money. In this blog, we share a number of reasons to start an S2P project. In addition, we share what successful S2P projects can bring to you and your organization.

In business operations, there is an increasing focus on sustainability. Organizations often already buy socially responsibly or are involved in ESG. However, sustainability is not on top of mind in the S2P process for every Purchasing and Finance professional. However, new European laws and regulations will change that: the CSRD will require organizations to report on their sustainability performance.