Category : Purchasing

The Problem with Manual Purchase Requests Imagine this: your procurement team is juggling dozens of spreadsheets, emails, and paper forms just to approve a few purchase requests. A simple delay in one approval can hold up entire projects, create confusion across departments, and slow down vendor payments. Unfortunately, this isn’t rare — over 50% [...]

In today’s digital workplace, automated purchase requests are no longer a luxury—they’re a necessity. Manual purchasing workflows slow down procurement, cause approval bottlenecks, and often lead to costly mistakes. Yet, even as automation tools become more common, many organizations find that off-the-shelf solutions just don’t fit the way they work. That’s where NITRO Purchase [...]

Every organization knows the pain of manual purchasing: endless email chains, misplaced approvals, duplicate data entry, and constant follow-ups. Despite the widespread adoption of digital tools, an estimated 50% to 70% of U.S. businesses still use manual or partially paper-based systems for at least part of their purchasing and accounts payable processes. These inefficiencies [...]

In an era where AI is writing emails and analytics tools can forecast next quarter’s spend, it’s surprising how many organizations still rely on paper forms, email chains, and spreadsheets to handle purchase requests. In fact, studies show that between 50% and 70% of U.S. businesses still use manual or paper-based processes for at [...]

When it comes to managing purchase requests, many organizations rely on their ERP system — and pay the price for it. While ERPs are great at handling core accounting and procurement data, they’re rarely efficient (or affordable) for the simple task of capturing and approving purchase requests. Every additional employee who needs to submit [...]

With so many purchase request and PO automation tools available, how do you choose the right one? We put together a full comparison of the top solutions to help you choose the best purchase request software for your organization. NITRO Purchasing vs Coupa Match-up: NITRO Purchasing vs Coupa Quick verdict: If you run on [...]

Why NITRO Purchasing is the best choice for purchase request management: Seamless Microsoft 365 & SharePoint Integration Works directly in Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Reduces costs by leveraging existing infrastructure Simplifies adoption with tools employees already use Easy-to-Use Request Forms Simple, intuitive purchase request forms Customizable fields for any organization’s needs Quick submissions with [...]

Every organization relies on a structured purchasing process to operate efficiently, stay within budget, and maintain strong vendor relationships. At the core of this process is the purchase order (PO) request—an essential step that kicks off any formal procurement activity. While often overlooked, the PO request plays a critical role in managing spending and [...]