Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about i2B — features, ERP integration, suppliers, finance, security and implementation.
General questions
What is i2B?
A cloud-based purchase-to-pay platform that automates procurement from requisition through invoicing and spend analysis, reducing manual work and improving supplier engagement and visibility.
What does Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) mean?
The full purchasing cycle, from a purchase request to supplier payment — approvals, sourcing, orders, receipts, invoices and reporting.
Who is i2B designed for?
Organisations of any size. Procurement, finance, accounts payable, operations and supply chain teams all use it.
What business challenges does i2B solve?
Manual processes, slow approvals, maverick spend, lost purchase orders, invoice inefficiency, weak spend transparency, supplier communication gaps and limited audit trails.
Features & functionality
What processes can i2B automate?
Requisitions, approval routing, RFQs, supplier onboarding, purchase orders, acknowledgements, supplier communications, invoices, reporting and exception handling.
Does i2B support requisition approvals?
Yes. Configurable workflows choose approvers by rules such as spend limits, departments, locations or cost centres, with automated notifications.
Can i2B manage RFQs?
Yes. Send RFQs to one or more suppliers, collect responses online, compare quotes and convert approved quotes into purchase orders.
How does supplier onboarding work?
Supplier information is collected electronically, so supplier data is accurate and compliant before transactions begin.
Does i2B include a supplier portal?
Yes. Suppliers receive and acknowledge orders, update delivery dates, submit invoices, respond to RFQs and maintain their details.
What visibility does i2B provide?
Real-time views of requisitions, approvals, RFQs, orders, supplier performance, delivery commitments, invoices and spend.
ERP integration
Will i2B integrate with our ERP system?
Yes. It is designed to connect with major ERP platforms and keep procurement and finance data in sync.
Which ERP systems can i2B integrate with?
Several major platforms including SAP, Oracle, Infor and Microsoft Dynamics, plus others. Integration can be tailored to your infrastructure.
Can i2B work alongside our existing processes?
Yes. Many organisations run it alongside their current finance and ERP systems with minimal disruption.
Supplier management
How does i2B improve supplier relationships?
Suppliers see orders, deliveries, invoices and payments, and automated notifications reduce disputes.
Can suppliers update order information directly?
Yes. They update acknowledgements and delivery dates in the portal, cutting emails, calls and follow-ups.
How does i2B help monitor supplier performance?
It reports on on-time delivery, fulfilment, response times, commitment accuracy and compliance.
Accounts payable & finance
Does i2B support invoice automation?
Yes. It streamlines invoice management and approvals, reducing manual work for AP teams.
How can i2B reduce invoice processing costs?
By automating invoice capture, approvals, exception handling, matching and supplier collaboration.
Does i2B provide audit trails?
Yes. Transactions, approvals, workflow actions and supplier interactions are all recorded.
Analytics & reporting
What reporting capabilities are available?
Dashboards and reports on procurement activity, supplier performance, spend by category, approval cycle times, invoice processing and savings opportunities.
Can i2B help identify savings opportunities?
Yes. Spend analytics reveal purchasing patterns, off-contract spend and chances to consolidate suppliers.
Security & implementation
Is i2B cloud-based?
Yes. It is Software-as-a-Service accessed through a web browser, with little on-premises infrastructure needed.
How long does implementation typically take?
It depends on complexity and ERP integration, but i2B is faster to deploy than traditional enterprise platforms.
How much training is required?
Most users get up to speed quickly. Onboarding, user training and supplier enablement support are provided.
Is supplier adoption difficult?
No. Suppliers use a simple web portal and benefit from visibility and faster processing, which drives adoption.
Why choose i2B?
Why choose i2B over traditional procurement software?
Enterprise-level features with faster deployment, supplier collaboration, flexible ERP integration, automation and analytics — without the usual project complexity.
What results can customers expect from i2B?
Faster procurement cycles, less admin, better spend visibility, stronger supplier engagement, improved compliance, more efficient invoicing and better decisions from analytics.
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