{"id":25212,"date":"2025-02-18T11:49:45","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T11:49:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/?p=25212"},"modified":"2026-06-09T13:33:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T13:33:55","slug":"streamlining-vendor-onboarding-and-invoice-approval","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/streamlining-vendor-onboarding-and-invoice-approval\/","title":{"rendered":"Streamlining Vendor Onboarding &#038; Invoice Approvals for Sports Media Company: Refrens x SportsKeeda Case Study"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #161c26;color:#161c26\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #161c26;color:#161c26\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/streamlining-vendor-onboarding-and-invoice-approval\/#Introduction\" title=\"Introduction\">Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/streamlining-vendor-onboarding-and-invoice-approval\/#The_Challenges_Where_SportsKeeda_Struggled\" title=\"The Challenges: Where SportsKeeda Struggled\">The Challenges: Where SportsKeeda Struggled<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/streamlining-vendor-onboarding-and-invoice-approval\/#1_Vendor_Onboarding_Was_Slow_and_Inefficient\" title=\"1. Vendor Onboarding Was Slow and Inefficient\">1. Vendor Onboarding Was Slow and Inefficient<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/streamlining-vendor-onboarding-and-invoice-approval\/#2_Manual_Vendor_Verification_Led_to_Frequent_Delays\" title=\"2. Manual Vendor Verification Led to Frequent Delays\">2. Manual Vendor Verification Led to Frequent Delays<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/streamlining-vendor-onboarding-and-invoice-approval\/#3_Invoice_Submissions_Were_a_Mess\" title=\"3. Invoice Submissions Were a Mess\">3. Invoice Submissions Were a Mess<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/streamlining-vendor-onboarding-and-invoice-approval\/#4_Lack_of_a_Clear_Approval_Workflow\" title=\"4. Lack of a Clear Approval Workflow\">4. Lack of a Clear Approval Workflow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/streamlining-vendor-onboarding-and-invoice-approval\/#5_Compliance_Risks_Due_to_Last-Minute_Invoice_Submissions\" title=\"5. Compliance Risks Due to Last-Minute Invoice Submissions\">5. Compliance Risks Due to Last-Minute Invoice Submissions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/streamlining-vendor-onboarding-and-invoice-approval\/#6_No_Real-Time_Visibility_into_Payments\" title=\"6. No Real-Time Visibility into Payments\">6. No Real-Time Visibility into Payments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/streamlining-vendor-onboarding-and-invoice-approval\/#The_Solution_How_Refrens_Transformed_the_Process\" title=\"The Solution: How Refrens Transformed the Process\">The Solution: How Refrens Transformed the Process<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/streamlining-vendor-onboarding-and-invoice-approval\/#1_Structured_Vendor_Onboarding_Approval_Pipelines\" title=\"1. Structured Vendor Onboarding &amp; Approval Pipelines\">1. Structured Vendor Onboarding &amp; Approval Pipelines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/streamlining-vendor-onboarding-and-invoice-approval\/#2_1-Click_Vendor_Verification_for_KYC_Banking_Details\" title=\"2. 1-Click Vendor Verification for KYC &amp; Banking Details\">2. 1-Click Vendor Verification for KYC &amp; Banking Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/streamlining-vendor-onboarding-and-invoice-approval\/#3_Standardized_Invoice_Submissions_With_Pre-Filled_Fields\" title=\"3. Standardized Invoice Submissions With Pre-Filled Fields\">3. Standardized Invoice Submissions With Pre-Filled Fields<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/streamlining-vendor-onboarding-and-invoice-approval\/#4_Multi-Stage_Invoice_Approval_Workflow\" title=\"4. Multi-Stage Invoice Approval Workflow\">4. Multi-Stage Invoice Approval Workflow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/streamlining-vendor-onboarding-and-invoice-approval\/#5_Improved_Compliance\" title=\"5. Improved Compliance\">5. Improved Compliance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/streamlining-vendor-onboarding-and-invoice-approval\/#6_Real-time_Payment_Tracking\" title=\"6. Real-time Payment Tracking\">6. Real-time Payment Tracking<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/streamlining-vendor-onboarding-and-invoice-approval\/#Business_Impact\" title=\"Business Impact\">Business Impact<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/streamlining-vendor-onboarding-and-invoice-approval\/#Conclusion_A_Smarter_Faster_and_More_Reliable_Vendor_System\" title=\"Conclusion: A Smarter, Faster, and More Reliable Vendor System\">Conclusion: A Smarter, Faster, and More Reliable Vendor System<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/streamlining-vendor-onboarding-and-invoice-approval\/#Want_to_optimize_your_vendor_management_like_SportsKeeda\" title=\"Want to optimize your vendor management like SportsKeeda?\">Want to optimize your vendor management like SportsKeeda?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"introduction\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><strong>Introduction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Managing multiple vendors efficiently is critical for any large-scale operation. SportsKeeda, a leading digital sports media platform, collaborates with a diverse pool of <strong>freelancers and vendors<\/strong> &#8211; from content writers and editors to video creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, as their vendor network grew, so did the inefficiencies. Their manual vendor management system led to <strong>delays, miscommunication, and compliance risks<\/strong>. The <strong>Operations team struggled with onboarding<\/strong>, while the <strong>Finance team faced ongoing challenges with vendor verification and invoice approvals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To overcome these bottlenecks, <strong>SportsKeeda partnered with Refrens<\/strong> to implement an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/vendor-management-software\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/vendor-management-software\" rel=\" noopener\">automated vendor management system<\/a><\/strong>. The result? <strong>Faster onboarding, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/free-online-invoicing-software\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/free-online-invoicing-software\" rel=\" noopener\">streamlined invoice processing<\/a>, real-time tracking, and seamless compliance management.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"the-challenges-where-sportskeeda-struggled\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Challenges_Where_SportsKeeda_Struggled\"><\/span><strong>The Challenges: Where SportsKeeda Struggled<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before integrating Refrens, SportsKeeda encountered several roadblocks in vendor management:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-vendor-onboarding-was-slow-and-inefficient\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Vendor_Onboarding_Was_Slow_and_Inefficient\"><\/span><strong>1. Vendor Onboarding Was Slow and Inefficient<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vendors were onboarded through <strong>endless email chains<\/strong>, causing delays and confusion. There was <strong>no structured system<\/strong> to collect, approve, and store vendor details, making <strong>tracking and approvals highly inefficient<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-manual-vendor-verification-led-to-frequent-delays\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Manual_Vendor_Verification_Led_to_Frequent_Delays\"><\/span><strong>2. Manual Vendor Verification Led to Frequent Delays<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Finance team had to manually verify <strong>PAN and bank details<\/strong> via emails &#8211; leading to <strong>frequent errors, missing data, and repeated follow-ups<\/strong>. This slowed down the entire process and delayed approvals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-invoice-submissions-were-a-mess\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Invoice_Submissions_Were_a_Mess\"><\/span><strong>3. Invoice Submissions Were a Mess<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vendors submitted invoices <strong>in different formats<\/strong>, leading to confusion, <strong>manual data corrections<\/strong>, and extended processing times. Missing details required constant back-and-forth communication, further delaying approvals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"4-lack-of-a-clear-approval-workflow\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Lack_of_a_Clear_Approval_Workflow\"><\/span><strong>4. Lack of a Clear Approval Workflow<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Operations and Finance teams <strong>worked in silos<\/strong>, leading to <strong>miscommunication, approval delays, and bottlenecks<\/strong> in invoice processing. There was <strong>no structured process<\/strong> to track approvals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"5-compliance-risks-due-to-last-minute-invoice-submissions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Compliance_Risks_Due_to_Last-Minute_Invoice_Submissions\"><\/span><strong>5. Compliance Risks Due to Last-Minute Invoice Submissions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>TDS filings had a strict <strong>7th-of-the-month deadline<\/strong>, but vendors often submitted invoices at the last minute. This left <strong>little time for Finance to process and file tax documents<\/strong>, increasing the risk of non-compliance and penalties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"6-no-real-time-visibility-into-payments\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_No_Real-Time_Visibility_into_Payments\"><\/span><strong>6. No Real-Time Visibility into Payments<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Payments were manually tracked in <strong>spreadsheets<\/strong>, making it difficult to <strong>monitor pending and approved invoices<\/strong>. As a result, vendors frequently <strong>followed up for payment updates<\/strong>, creating unnecessary workloads for the Finance team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"the-solution-how-refrens-transformed-the-process\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Solution_How_Refrens_Transformed_the_Process\"><\/span><strong>The Solution: How Refrens Transformed the Process<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To eliminate these inefficiencies, <strong>Refrens introduced a fully automated vendor onboarding and invoicing system<\/strong>, addressing each of SportsKeeda\u2019s challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-structured-vendor-onboarding-approval-pipelines\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Structured_Vendor_Onboarding_Approval_Pipelines\"><\/span><strong>1. Structured Vendor Onboarding &amp; Approval Pipelines<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a1\ufe0f <strong>Before:<\/strong> Onboarding vendors required multiple email exchanges, leading to delays.<br><br>\u2705 <strong>After:<\/strong> SportsKeeda now has <strong>customised onboarding forms<\/strong>, allowing vendors to submit their details in a structured way. These forms are linked to <strong>automated approval pipelines<\/strong>, ensuring that every vendor progresses through a <strong>systematic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/vendor-approval-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/vendor-approval-process\/\" rel=\" noopener\">vendor approval process<\/a><\/strong> without delays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-1-click-vendor-verification-for-kyc-banking-details\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_1-Click_Vendor_Verification_for_KYC_Banking_Details\"><\/span><strong>2. 1-Click Vendor Verification for KYC &amp; Banking Details<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a1\ufe0f <strong>Before:<\/strong> Finance manually verified PAN and bank details, encountering frequent delays.<br><br>\u2705 <strong>After:<\/strong> <strong>Refrens integrates directly with PAN and bank verification APIs<\/strong>, enabling <strong>1-click KYC verification<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>PAN validity, bank details, and account holder information are automatically fetched &amp; verified &#8211; eliminating manual work.<br><\/li><li><strong>Match Score System<\/strong> helps Finance validate if the provided PAN &amp; Bank details align with official records.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-standardized-invoice-submissions-with-pre-filled-fields\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Standardized_Invoice_Submissions_With_Pre-Filled_Fields\"><\/span><strong>3. Standardized Invoice Submissions With Pre-Filled Fields<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a1\ufe0f <strong>Before:<\/strong> Vendors submitted invoices in different formats, leading to frequent errors.<br><br>\u2705 <strong>After:<\/strong> SportsKeeda now uses <strong>pre-filled Request for Invoice (RFI) links<\/strong>, ensuring that vendors submit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/free-online-invoice-generator\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/free-online-invoice-generator\" rel=\" noopener\">standardised invoices<\/a><\/strong> with <strong>pre-approved &amp; pre-filled billing details<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"4-multi-stage-invoice-approval-workflow\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Multi-Stage_Invoice_Approval_Workflow\"><\/span><strong>4. Multi-Stage Invoice Approval Workflow<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a1\ufe0f <strong>Before:<\/strong> Approvals were scattered across teams, causing miscommunication and delays.<br><br>\u2705 <strong>After:<\/strong> A <strong>multi-stage approval pipeline<\/strong> now ensures smooth collaboration between Operations and Finance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Ops verifies the work completed.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Finance validates invoice details and approves payouts.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Invoices are automatically categorized as Approved\/Rejected.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"5-improved-compliance\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Improved_Compliance\"><\/span><strong>5. Improved Compliance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a1\ufe0f <strong>Before:<\/strong> Vendors submitted invoices at the last minute, causing TDS filing issues.<br><br>\u2705 <strong>After:<\/strong> <strong>Automated workflows &amp; invoice approvals <\/strong>ensure that invoices are submitted <strong>well before<\/strong> the filing deadlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"6-real-time-payment-tracking\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Real-time_Payment_Tracking\"><\/span><strong>6. Real-time Payment Tracking<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a1\ufe0f <strong>Before:<\/strong> Finance manually tracked payments in spreadsheets, leading to <strong>delays and vendor follow-ups<\/strong>.<br><br>\u2705 <strong>After:<\/strong> A <strong>real-time payment dashboard<\/strong> provides the finance team with full visibility over <strong>pending, approved, and paid invoices<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"business-impact\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_Impact\"><\/span><strong>Business Impact<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfaf <strong>70% Faster Vendor Onboarding<\/strong> with structured forms and approval pipelines. <br>\ud83c\udfaf <strong>99% Faster Vendor Verifications<\/strong> with 1-click Pan &amp; Bank verifications.<br>\ud83c\udfaf <strong>100% Standardized Invoice Submissions<\/strong>, reducing manual errors and processing time.<br>\ud83c\udfaf <strong>60% Faster Invoice Approvals<\/strong>, ensuring seamless collaboration between Ops and Finance.<br>\ud83c\udfaf <strong>Full Transparency &amp; Tracking<\/strong>, improving operational efficiency and reducing follow-ups. <br>\ud83c\udfaf <strong>Seamless Regulatory Compliance<\/strong>, eliminating last-minute TDS filing rush and risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"conclusion-a-smarter-faster-and-more-reliable-vendor-system\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_A_Smarter_Faster_and_More_Reliable_Vendor_System\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion: A Smarter, Faster, and More Reliable Vendor System<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By integrating Refrens, <strong>SportsKeeda transformed its vendor management system<\/strong>, shifting from a manual, time-consuming process to a fully automated, highly efficient one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <strong>automated onboarding, seamless approvals, and real-time tracking<\/strong>, vendor relationships are now <strong>more structured, transparent, and scalable<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"want-to-optimize-your-vendor-management-like-sportskeeda-1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Want_to_optimize_your_vendor_management_like_SportsKeeda\"><\/span><strong>Want to optimize your vendor management like SportsKeeda?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udce9 If you\u2019re evaluating software for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/en-in\/vendor-approval-software\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/en-in\/vendor-approval-software\" rel=\" noopener\">vendor approval<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/vendor-onboarding\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/vendor-onboarding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">vendor onboarding<\/a>, invoice tracking, payments, or compliance, <strong>reach out to us at <\/strong><a><strong>care@refrens.com<\/strong><\/a><strong> to see how Refrens can help your business!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recommended Case Studies: <\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/refrens-x-suprak-technologies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\"><em>How Suprak Technologies Managed Custom Quotation Approvals with Refrens<\/em><\/a><br><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/how-c5i-streamlined-global-approvals-accelerated-billing-improved-revenue-utilisation-with-refrens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">How C5i Streamlined Global Approvals, Accelerated Billing &amp; Improved Revenue Utilisation with Refrens<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/how-upgrad-uses-refrens-for-expense-management\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/how-upgrad-uses-refrens-for-expense-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">Refrens for Vendor &amp; Enterprise Expense Management \u2013 UpGrad Case Study<\/a><\/em><br><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/doit-x-refrens\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.refrens.com\/grow\/doit-x-refrens\/\" rel=\" noopener\">How DOIT Industries Leveraged Refrens to Centralise Quotation Approval Across Branches<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Managing multiple vendors efficiently is critical for any large-scale operation. SportsKeeda, a leading digital sports media platform, collaborates with a diverse pool of freelancers and vendors &#8211; from content writers and editors to video creators. However, as their vendor network grew, so did the inefficiencies. 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