The Challenge
Operating over 220 sites, the business faced fragmented purchasing, slow approvals, and limited reporting. A new system was needed to simplify buying, improve visibility, and support a large network of self-employed instructors and local teams.
The Solution
Parade implemented purchasing, invoicing, and supplier management modules with self-service requisitioning and e-invoicing. Integrated with Sage X3, the system enabled quick PO creation, supplier onboarding, and automation for high-volume users.
Case Study
Benefits
Buying and invoicing became faster and clearer, giving everyone a smoother, more reliable way to work together
Adoption
1,000+ instructors enabled to transact easily and compliantly
Speed
Average invoice approval time cut to under four days
Automation
40% of POs from catalogues/forms; faster, touchless approvals
