Why Bad Master Data Breaks Purchase Order Automation
Purchase order automation promises speed, control and better spend visibility. But automation cannot compensate for weak master data.
When supplier, item, category, site, requester or accounting information is incomplete, inconsistent or poorly governed, the effects are felt immediately in procurement operations. Requisitions require manual correction. POs are routed incorrectly. Invoices fail to match. Approvals are delayed. Finance teams lose confidence in the process and revert to workarounds.
The problem is often misdiagnosed as a workflow issue.