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e-invoice

An electronic invoice sent and received in a structured digital format that allows for automated processing.

e-signature

An electronic method for executing contracts supported by providers like DocuSign and Adobe Sign.

early access program

A phase where select customers test new features or software versions before they are released to the general public.

EAP

early payment discount

A financial arrangement where a supplier accepts a reduced payment amount in exchange for accelerated settlement.

EPD

early payment request

A specific proposal submitted by a supplier to apply a discount to an invoice in exchange for immediate payment.

echelon

A level or stage in the supply chain network, such as suppliers, manufacturers, or distribution centers.

effective date

The period during which the contract is valid, displaying both the start and expiry dates.

eLearning

The digital training content and modules designed to teach users how to navigate and use the software platform.

electronic data interchange

The automated, computer-to-computer exchange of standard business documents between business partners.

EDI

eligible invoice

An approved invoice from an enrolled supplier that meets the criteria for early payment consideration.

embedded app

An integration framework that displays third-party data or content directly within the platform using internal panels or frames.

embedding

The process of representing data in a lower-dimensional space where the relationships and similarities between the data points are preserved, such as words or images.

emission intensity

The amount of carbon emissions produced per unit of currency spent on business travel.

employee masking

A privacy control that anonymizes individual identities within system alerts to facilitate objective audit reviews and prevent internal bias.

employee payment account

A record containing bank details for a user to receive expense reimbursements.

EPA

employer identification number

A specific type of tax identification number for individuals or companies.

EIN

end event

A component signifying the conclusion of a specific workflow process.

engagement

A potential relationship that has not yet been accepted as a working business relationship.

engaging manager

The user responsible for requesting and supervising a contingent worker.

English reverse auction

A dynamic sourcing event where suppliers receive direct feedback on their competitive position and compete to offer the lowest price.

enrollment

The association of an object like a supplier or relationship to a specific program.

enterprise AI

The application of Artificial Intelligence technologies, tools, and platforms specifically within a business or large organization to solve industry-specific problems, automate processes, and drive decision-making.

enterprise mobility management

A set of tools used by organizations to manage and secure mobile devices and applications accessing corporate data.

EMM

enterprise resource planning

A suite of integrated applications used to manage core business processes like finance, HR, and manufacturing.

ERP

envelope

A digital container used by e-signature providers to send one or more documents to recipients for signing.

environment score

A rating based on factors such as a company's carbon output, energy efficiency, and renewable energy utilization.

environmental variable

A data point based on the requester's local information that is used to drive logic conditions.

environmental, social, and governance

A framework used by businesses, investors, and procurement professionals to evaluate a company’s impact on the world and its exposure to non-financial risks.

ESG

evaluated receipt settlement

A process that automatically generates invoices based on goods receipts to streamline purchase order processing.

ERS

evaluation

A copy of a program that is launched for a particular object for a particular period.

evaluation round

A specific instance of evaluation sets applied to a defined group of suppliers over a specific period.

Event Automator

A tool that executes triggered-based actions, such as sending emails or running reports to reduce manual event management.

exact payment authorization

A control that limits a virtual card charge to the specific amount of the approved invoice to simplify reconciliation.

exception payment

A transaction that cannot be completed successfully due to errors or rejections.

exchange rate

A conversion value that allows the system to convert one currency to another.

expense

A cost incurred by an employee while performing business duties away from their primary workplace, which is later paid back by the employer.

expense report

A collection of expense lines submitted by an employee for approval and reimbursement.

ER

expiring and revocable token

A security mechanism using OIDC connections that allows access to be terminated if a device is lost.

explore

The starting point for queries that shows a specified set of fields from its associated view file.

extended currency precision

A financial configuration that allows for the recording and calculation of transaction values using more than the standard two decimal places for specific global currencies.

eXtensible Markup Language

A universal meta-language used to describe data. It provides a standard way to wrap information in tags so that any computer can read it.

XML

external identifier

An ID number assigned to a worker record in an outside system, such as an HRIS or ERP.

external payable

An approved invoice created outside of the platform that is imported for inclusion in early payment discount programs.

external payment

A payment instruction imported from a third-party system to be executed through the platform.

external purchase order

A purchase order generated in a separate system that is loaded into the platform to allow for invoice matching and receipt processing.

external supplier update system form

A preconfigured form used to request information updates from suppliers without requiring custom form configuration.

extraction

The process of identifying and pulling out specific pieces of information or patterns from data.