Kinzal Jalan
Contributing Author, Economic Times
Kinzal Jalan is a content strategist and senior freelance writer. She has a decade of experience in B2B SaaS at high-growth companies like Recurly, Cleeng, Thinkific, and BCG Platiniton. Her expertise lies in writing value-driven, deeply researched long-form blogs, eBooks, and white papers.
Articles by Kinzal Jalan
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Purchase order vs. invoice: Key differences and how AP matches them
A purchase order authorizes a buy, an invoice bills for it after delivery. AP matches the two, plus the receiving record, to catch errors before payment.
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Indirect procurement: Definition, process, and examples
Indirect procurement is the sourcing, purchasing, and payment of goods and services that support daily operations but aren't part of the product you sell.
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Automated invoice processing: A step-by-step guide
Automated invoice processing uses AI and OCR to handle invoices from capture to payment, replacing manual data entry with rules-based routing and approval.
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Maverick spending: What it is and how to control it
Maverick spending is purchasing outside approved procurement processes, bypassing contracts and approvals and driving higher costs, risk, and poor visibility.
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What is e-procurement? How it works
Learn what e-procurement is, how it works, and the key benefits it offers for streamlining purchasing, reducing costs, and improving vendor management.