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From the purchase request to supplier settlement, a procure to pay solution covers the entire procurement process with no break in traceability. Without a dedicated tool, purchasing management generates errors, uncontrolled spend and insufficient visibility over your commitments. Axiscope helps you automate and digitalise your purchasing processes: a software solution designed to cut lead times, increase productivity and improve the profitability of your procurement processes. The French electronic invoicing reform requires compliance by 1 September 2026. 45% of French companies are using this deadline to modernise their P2P process (Markess by Exaegis, 2025). A dedicated team supports every expected benefit, from sourcing to payment.
The procure to pay definition covers an organisation's complete purchasing process from expressing the need to approving the supplier invoice. This P2P software centralises every stage on a single platform and removes manual re-keying. Purchase requests, purchase orders, goods receipts and invoice/order matching follow on without delay. Purchasing process optimisation is reflected in supplier accounts updated in real time.
P2P differs from e-procurement, which is limited to orders, and from Source-to-Pay, which also covers upstream sourcing. A global solution by definition, it covers all interactions between purchasing teams, suppliers and accounting.
Unlike a native ERP module, a best-of-breed procure to pay solution such as Axiscope offers broader functional coverage and faster deployment. Manual processes - email chasers, tracking spreadsheets, paper approvals - are replaced by automated, traceable workflows.
Digitalising purchasing processes reduces re-keying errors and ensures continuous compliance. Every transaction is time-stamped and auditable, which makes internal controls and procurement reporting easier. The P2P software solution thus becomes a management lever in its own right for the procurement department.
A structured procurement cycle rests on 6 sequential procure to pay process stages . Axiscope automates them end to end:
The user submits their purchase request through a standardised form. The system automatically triggers the appropriate approval route based on the amount and the nature of the purchase.
Procurement managers and line managers approve or reject the request according to configured delegation rules. No manual chasing is required.
The buyer browses the catalogue or launches a consultation. They compare the quotes received and select the chosen offer transparently.
The system automatically generates purchase orders from the approved request and sends them to the supplier electronically.
Operational teams receive the goods or services. Quantity or quality discrepancies are flagged immediately.
PO/invoice/receipt matching is automated. Payment is released after approval within the contractual terms.
Three terms coexist in the sector. They do not refer to the same functional scope. Knowing these differences helps you frame your project and choose the right tool for your organisation.
The term purchase to pay is often considered synonymous with P2P in anglophone countries. In practice, both terms cover the same scope: from order to payment. Source to pay, by contrast, also covers the upstream stages - tenders, negotiations, contracting - which makes it a broader functional scope.
Axiscope positions itself on the complete p2p solution with the ability to extend towards S2P through its native Sourcing and SRM modules. Your organisation chooses the scope that suits its operational maturity.
Processing an invoice manually costs between 14 and 20 euros in France. With a digitised purchasing process , that cost falls to 1-4 euros - a cost reduction of 50 to 75% (DGFiP/Arthur D. Little, 2024). The return on investment of a procure to pay solution is typically reached within 12 to 24 months.
20 to 30% of French companies' purchasing spend happens outside contracts. P2P software cuts that share by 5 to 15% in the first year by steering purchases towards approved suppliers.
Beyond spend management, P2P software measurably improves operational profitability: fewer duplicate payment errors, fewer supplier disputes and stronger negotiating power through consolidated purchasing volumes. Purchasing teams manage their spend precisely instead of keying in data by hand.
L'Purchasing process automation transforms the execution speed of your procurement cycles. Processing times fall from 17.4 days in manual mode to 3.1 days in Best-in-Class mode (Ardent Partners ePayables, 2024).
Supplier payment fraud affects 32% of French companies, with an average loss of 274,000 euros per incident (PwC France, 2025). Two companies in five still check their suppliers' bank details manually.
The real-time visibility over purchasing spend is one of the benefits most sought after by procurement departments. With Axiscope, every item of spend is visible as soon as the purchase request is raised.
Axiscope's procure to pay workflow covers the entire cycle: request creation, hierarchical approval, order issue, goods receipt and invoicing. Workflows are traceable and automatically chased when they stall. Purchasing process optimisation is tangible: processing delays fall and payment times shorten.Operational efficiency improves from the first months.
P2P software strengthens control and compliance on three levels. Changes to supplier bank details automatically trigger a verification and revalidation process. Payments outside the approved circuit are blocked before issue. And accounts payable benefit from precise traceability of every transaction: who approved it, when and for what amount.
This traceability reduces the risk of internal and external fraud. It also makes audits easier: the entire document trail - request, order, goods receipt, invoice, payment - is accessible in a few clicks. Finance departments value this visibility for their monthly closes.
Without P2P software, the budget reality is only known at month end, after the accounting close. With Axiscope, every item of spend is visible as soon as the purchase request is raised.
The procurement dashboards centralise commitments, pending orders and invoices awaiting receipt. Finance and management control teams access a consolidated view by supplier, purchasing category or cost centre. The impact on cash is immediate: fewer late payments, better control of supplier due dates. Gartner estimates that more than 80% of invoices will be processed without human intervention by 2027.
Each team has a view suited to its scope. Buyers manage suppliers. Managers see how their budgets are progressing. Executives have consolidated information for their procurement strategy and resource allocation decisions.
Online catalogue, suggestions based on previous purchases, configurable approval routes and real-time receipt tracking.
Collaborative platform with consultations, quote comparison and a dedicated supplier portal for confirmation and tracking.
98% automatic matching between purchase order, goods receipt and invoice. Processing time down from 30 to 7 days.
Pre-configured templates, multi-supplier comparison and time-stamped approval routes at every stage.
Connectors for SAP, Oracle, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics and Cegid. Two-way synchronisation with no re-keying.
Order confirmation, invoice submission, payment tracking and audit responses in a dedicated space.
Our e-procurement tool simplifies and speeds up every stage of the purchasing cycle. Users create their purchase requests through an online catalogue or a free-form, with suggestions based on previous purchases. Approval routes are configurable by amount, type of purchase or supplier.
Every order is tracked in real time through to receipt. Operational teams record receipts directly in Axiscope, which automatically triggers the invoicing process. Where there is a discrepancy between order and delivery, an alert is raised for the internal purchasing teams. The interface is designed for every user, including non-specialists.
Axiscope includes sourcing features to streamline supplier selection and management. The collaborative platform makes it possible to launch consultations, collect offers and compare quotes on a single screen. Purchase order tracking is centralised: no order can be issued without prior approval.
The supply chain benefits from stronger coordination between buyers, suppliers and goods receipt teams. Automatic notifications shorten processing times and remove manual email chasing. Each supplier has a dedicated portal to confirm orders, submit invoices and track the status of their payments. This transparency strengthens the commercial relationship and reduces disputes.
Electronic invoicing starts with automatic matching between purchase orders, goods receipts and invoice processing. Axiscope reaches an automatic matching rate of around 98% (Basware benchmark). Anomalies - price differences, incorrect quantities, unapproved suppliers - are flagged immediately.
Invoice processing times fall from 30 days in manual mode to 7 days withinvoice automation (Inqipit benchmark). This gain improves supplier relationships and makes it possible to capture early payment discounts. Our system automatically generates purchase orders on the supplier side or accepts incoming digital invoices. Compliance checking is automated in line with internal rules: the order is only closed once every element is compliant. Your control policy is therefore applied systematically.
Our software automates quote generation from purchase requests. Pre-configured templates can be customised to your purchasing categories and internal rules. A multi-supplier comparison tool displays offers side by side on a single platform.
Approval routes ensure that every quote is approved according to your internal rules before any purchase is confirmed. Approval is time-stamped and traceable. Quote histories are archived automatically to make audits and renegotiations easier. Due-date alerts prevent missed renegotiation or contract renewal opportunities.
Axiscope integrates natively with the main ERPs on the market: SAP, Oracle, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics and Cegid.ERP integration is two-way: order, goods receipt and invoice data are synchronised in real time with no re-keying. Your existing management system is enriched, not replaced.
Favour a P2P solution with pre-built, documented ERP connectors. A well-prepared integration project deploys in 3 to 6 months. An underestimated project can double that time and its cost. Check compatibility with your ERP version from the outset.
This best-of-breed approach has a decisive advantage over a native ERP purchasing module: implementation is faster and configuration costs are controlled precisely. Axiscope handles all EDI and API flows to automate the interconnection of your application ecosystem. Connectors are set up by our technical teams.
The electronic invoicing reform is a legal obligation applying to every French company subject to VAT. The timetable is set by the 2024 Finance Act:
Issuing AND receiving electronic invoices
Issuing electronic invoices
Receiving mandatory, no exception
| Deadline | Scope | Obligation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 September 2026 | Large and mid-sized companies | Issuing AND receiving electronic invoices |
| 1 September 2027 | Small businesses | Issuing electronic invoices |
| From September 2026 | All companies | Receiving mandatory, no exception |
More than 10 million economic operators are concerned (source: economie.gouv.fr). Invoices must pass through a Plateforme Agréée approved by the French tax authority (DGFiP). A simple PDF sent by email will no longer be compliant.
45% of French companies have chosen to use this reform to modernise their entire P2P (Markess by Exaegis, 2025). Digitalising your purchasing process before the deadline saves you a rushed and costly compliance exercise.
Axiscope natively handles electronic invoicing in the formats required by French regulations.
Our team supports every customer through the transition: audit of current financial flows, configuration of connectors to the Plateforme Agréée and training for procurement and finance teams.
E-invoicing compliance is a gateway to broader digitalisation of your P2P. Every procure to pay solution deployed before 2026 improves profitability and provides an operational head start.
Contact our teams to assess your situation and receive a personalised customer roadmap.
L'Axiscope Digital Sourcing & Procurement Platform covers the entire life cycle of procurement management from end to end : sourcing, SRM, tenders, e-procurement, contract management, invoicing and supplier quality. No module stands alone: data flows between every building block with no re-keying.
This global coverage helps procurement departments reach their objectives: a single supplier repository, a single source of truth for commitments and performance. Buyers gain efficiency and internal customers get strong analytical value to manage performance.
Axiscope is a best-of-breed solution: you deploy the modules you need, at your own pace. The Axiscope project team delivers a supported deployment in 3 to 6 months depending on the scope chosen. The interface is intuitive and designed for rapid adoption without lengthy training.
Collaboration is at the heart of Axiscope. Suppliers have a dedicated portal to interact directly with your internal teams: order confirmation, invoice submission, payment tracking and audit responses. This native integration helps optimise exchanges and strengthens innovation across the supplier chain. The portal is quick to set up: your suppliers are operational within days. Axiscope is available in SaaS mode with hosting in France, guaranteeing the sovereignty of your customer data.
Beyond P2P, Axiscope helps organisations cover supplier relationship management (SRM) and supplier quality. The APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and non-conformance management modules make it possible to steer new product development and quality deviations precisely, in real time.
Contract management is built into the P2P cycle: negotiated pricing terms automatically feed orders. Tracking of commitments, due dates and price revision clauses is centralised. Supplier audits, compliant with VDA and IATF standards, are planned and tracked on the same platform. This integrated approach reduces overall supplier risk and improves supply chain profitability. Axiscope helps customers optimise their procurement management well beyond the P2P cycle alone.
Procure-to-Pay (P2P) refers to an organisation's complete purchasing cycle: from the initial request to supplier payment. It covers ordering, goods receipt and invoicing. P2P software automates these stages and removes manual data entry.
P2P comprises 6 stages: expressing the need, approving the purchase request, selecting the supplier, issuing the purchase order, goods receipt and invoice processing. P2P software automates the sequence of these stages with no re-keying.
Procure-to-Pay and Purchase-to-Pay refer to the same scope: from order to payment. The first term is common in Europe and the second in anglophone countries. Both differ from Source-to-Pay, which also covers upstream sourcing.
P2P software reduces invoice processing costs by 50 to 75% and improves purchasing profitability. It automates manual processes, strengthens spend control and helps procurement teams focus on creating value.
To choose P2P software, assess functional coverage (e-procurement, sourcing, invoicing), ERP integration capability and 2026 e-invoicing compliance. Favour a SaaS software solution with a collaborative supplier portal and supported implementation.
In accounting, P2P covers the complete purchasing cycle: from the initial request to the supplier payment recorded in the general ledger. It includes purchase order matching and accounts payable analysis, without replacing the ERP.
A Procure-to-Pay solution brings together an e-procurement module, a sourcing tool, an electronic invoicing system, a collaborative supplier portal and dashboards to optimise spend management. Axiscope combines all these tools on a single platform to help procurement teams reach their objectives.
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