Analyzing the Market for Electronic Invoice Presentment & Payment

Table of Contents

A. Executive Summary

B. Introduction to Electronic Invoice Presentment & Payment (EIPP)

• B.1 Overview of EIPP
• B.2 Functioning of EIPP

C. Solution Models for EIPP

D. Issues & Challenges to the Development of EIPP Technologies

• D.1 Expenses in Administrative Processes
• D.2 Integrating ERP Successfully
• D.3 Issues in Service Offerings
• D.4 Managing Disputes
• D.5 Obstacles from Buyers
• D.6 Requirement of Workflow Process for Adjucation & Approval

E. Analyzing Seller Controlled EIPP Application - Seller Direct

• E.1 Introduction
• E.2 Transaction Flow Process
• E.3 Model Usage
• E.4 Pros & Cons of Seller Direct
• E.5 Options for Implementing Seller Direct

F. Analyzing Buyer Controlled EIPP Application - Buyer Direct

• F.1 Introduction
• F.2 Transaction Flow Process
• F.3 Model Usage
• F.4 Pros & Cons of Seller Direct
• F.5 Options for Implementing Seller Direct

G. Analyzing Consolidator Controlled EIPP Application - The Consolidator Model

• G.1 Introduction
• G.2 Transaction Flow Process
• G.3 Model Usage
• G.4 Pros & Cons of Seller Direct
• G.5 Options for Implementing Seller Direct

H. Who Benefits & How? Comparing the Buyers vs. the Sellers

I. Pros & Cons of EIPP

• I.1 Advantages of EIPP
  • I.1.1 Reduced Billing Cycle & Improved Cash Flow
  • I.1.2 Automating & Accelerating Dispute Resolution
  • I.1.3 Cost Savings for the Biller
  • I.1.4 Participation of the Biller
• I.2 Issues Facing EIPP
  • I.2.1 Constraints of Budgets
  • I.2.2 Regulatory Challenges
  • I.2.3 Implementation Problems

J. Development of eInvoices & Expenditures

K. Emerging Market Patterns

L. Electronic Invoice Presentment & Payment: Future Perspective

M. Appendix

N. Glossary of Terms