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Intake-to-Procure for Platforms: How to Streamline Request-to-Pay Before a PO Is Raised

Yes, some Request-to-Pay work can start before a Purchase Order (PO) is raised without turning into a free-for-all. The key is to treat pre-PO intake as a control layer, not just a form: one front door that collects, validates, and routes each request before traditional payment activity begins. That gives teams a clearer path for legitimate payouts while still giving finance and procurement a place to enforce policy before money moves.