U.S. Bank PowerTrack Industry Research

U.S. Bank PowerTrack is proud to be associated with organizations that offer professional industry research for our customers throughout the financial supply chain. Here is a list of industry research reports that can help improve your companies financial performance and competitive position.

Transportation Procurement and Payment Webinar: Gain Control Over Spend
Sponsored by U.S. Bank Transportation Solutions and Aberdeen Group

Comprehensive Report & Webinar on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM Central Time

Learn how to:

• Reduce labor costs associated with managing procurement, payment and auditing processes
• Effectively source, deploy and execute transportation initiatives
• Reduce spend and ultimately improve the efficiency of transportation procurement and payment processes

The report and webinar are complimentary to U.S. Bank customers and qualified business affiliates.

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Freight Audit and Payment: Are you ready?
Presented by:
Henry Ijams, Managing Director, PayStream Advisors, Inc. 
Brian Eschmann, Vice President, PowerTrack, U.S. Bank

Comprehensive Report & On-Demand Webcast

When the economy takes off again, will your company be ready? Companies recognize the desperate need to implement strategies to not only improve supply chain operational performance, but increase back-office efficiency and improve cash flow as well. But how?

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Electronic Invoice Management: Your Passport to Paperfree Accounts Payable

Register now to receive a copy of the newest eInvoicing research from PayStream Advisors. In this paper, PayStream examines the current state of payables processes and the key drivers on implementing an eInvoicing solution. You'll learn about the features and benefits of different solution types - such as imaging, approval workflow, e-invoicing and electronic payments. Plus, find out how trends and business requirements will impact the future of A/P.

PayStream Advisors provides deep insights on financial process improvement and neutral analysis regarding the most current solutions available in the marketplace.

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The CFOs View of Accounts Payable

Top-performing CFOs use the A/P function to reduce costs and increase visibility. Are you making the most of your A/P group?

While the CFO has ultimate responsibility for financial policies, performance and controls, an effective A/P department provides the CFO with the necessary tools to optimize transaction compliance with trade partner agreements, while acting as a convergence hub promoting collaboration amongst procurement, finance, treasury and IT.

Find out how CFOs of top-performing firms utilize the A/P department as a cost savings and financial decision making support center. Watch this seminar “The CFO’s View of Accounts Payable” presented by the Aberdeen Group, to gain insight into the best practices for accounts payable through the eyes of the CFO, and how CFOs of top-performing firms utilize the A/P department as a cost savings and financial decision-making support center. 

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A/P Strategies for Success

To discover how to reduce invoice processing costs by 94%—while significantly reducing invoice processing time by up to 88%—download the Aberdeen Group's newest report: "The E-Payables Benchmark Report: A/P Strategies for Success". This must-read research, compiled by the Aberdeen Group and sponsored by U.S. Bank PowerTrack, provides you with a comprehensive framework to measure the effectiveness of your current A/P operation, quantify its impact, and apply actionable strategies for improvement.

PowerTrack helps you automate your accounts payable process. Developed by U.S. Bank, PowerTrack Payables allows enterprises to reduce processing and payment costs while increasing financial control. It helps you quickly eliminate manual processing, while allowing you to incrementally add value as your organization's needs change.

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Electronic Payments and Fraud Prevention

Discover how to achieve 38% cost savings on every payment—while significantly reducing payment fraud risk—by utilizing electronic payment methods. Download "The E-Payables Benchmark Report: Electronic Payments and Fraud Prevention" now by clicking on the link below. Read this report, sponsored by U.S. Bank PowerTrack, to learn the Aberdeen Group’s newest findings on electronic payments and fraud prevention.

This must-read research reviews the payment and settlement aspects of the A/P process, an area that is mired in manual procedures and the threat of financial loss from fraud. Plus, you’ll learn how to reduce transaction costs and reduce the risk of fraud by using electronic payment methods such as ACH and commercial cards.

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A/P Transformation: Managing Paper First to Deliver Value Later

Companies that embrace A/P automation see a reduction in payment processing costs, invoice processing times and exception rates. The AberdeenGroup has created an easy-to-read research brief that provides a great summary of their original research and provides actionable tips on how to create a more efficient A/P process.

Download "A/P Transformation: Managing The Paper First to Deliver Value Later" to learn some steps you can take to create cost savings and processing efficiencies by changing your A/P process.

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