Introduction
At the start of a Source-to-Pay (S2P) transformation journey, many organizations are eager to streamline their processes and improve efficiency across procurement, invoicing, and payment functions. The goal is clear: streamline processes, automate workflows, gain visibility, and improve compliance. To support this, many organizations turn to middleware solutions that promise quick and seamless integration between their ERP and S2P platforms.
The thinking is straightforward: by purchasing these tools and leveraging pre-built connectors, businesses can skip over complex integration work and assume that everything will work out of the box. Middleware vendors often market their solutions as eliminating the need for custom development, positioning these connectors as a de-risking mechanism for the integration process.
However, this assumption can lead to significant disappointment down the road. It’s important to understand that integrating ERP and S2P systems requires more than just purchasing the right tools – it's about building a sustainable, scalable, and effective integration from the outset.