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[Resource Center](/resources/resource-center) # Build Upon DSCSA to Digitalize and Automate Procure-to-Pay for Lead-Time, Cost, and Inventory Reduction ![banner-image](https://www.tracelink.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/For%20Internal%2075_1.png) - [Download PDF](/node/32586/pdf) - [Share](#) - [ LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.tracelink.com/resources/resource-center/build-upon-dscsa-to-digitalize-and-automate-procure-to-pay-for-lead-time-cost-and-inventory-reduction&title=Build Upon DSCSA to Digitalize and Automate Procure-to-Pay for Lead-Time, Cost, and Inventory Reduction&summary=Arun Giddu, former Director of Supply Chain at Thermo Fisher Scientific, reveals how full procure-to-pay automation reduces lead times, inventory, and costs—while laying the groundwork for AI-enabled orchestration. &source=TraceLink "LinkedIn") - [ Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://www.tracelink.com/resources/resource-center/build-upon-dscsa-to-digitalize-and-automate-procure-to-pay-for-lead-time-cost-and-inventory-reduction&t=Build Upon DSCSA to Digitalize and Automate Procure-to-Pay for Lead-Time, Cost, and Inventory Reduction "Facebook") - [ Mail ](mailto:?subject=Build Upon DSCSA to Digitalize and Automate Procure-to-Pay for Lead-Time, Cost, and Inventory Reduction+|+TraceLink&body=https://www.tracelink.com/resources/resource-center/build-upon-dscsa-to-digitalize-and-automate-procure-to-pay-for-lead-time-cost-and-inventory-reduction "Mail") - [ Twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Build Upon DSCSA to Digitalize and Automate Procure-to-Pay for Lead-Time, Cost, and Inventory Reduction https://www.tracelink.com/resources/resource-center/build-upon-dscsa-to-digitalize-and-automate-procure-to-pay-for-lead-time-cost-and-inventory-reduction&via=TraceLink "Twitter") #### Table of contents ![](https://play.vidyard.com/Q9J3DxCBNzZZ74fKzYXhKk.jpg) In this eye-opening FutureLink Boston 2025 session, [**Arun Giddu, former Director of Supply Chain at Thermo Fisher Scientific**](/resources/resource-center/orchestrating-outcomes-for-external-manufacturing-arun-giddu-of-thermo-fisher-scientific-on-laying-the-groundwork-for-long-term-roi-in-supply-chain-digitalization-part-1), shares how one organization fully automated the procure-to-pay process—unlocking major reductions in lead time, cost, and inventory while improving customer satisfaction and supplier performance. With lessons drawn from real-world experience, Giddu explains why automating this core process delivers exponential value across the supply chain—and how DSCSA investments can help pave the way. Giddu walks through the building blocks of P2P automation, including master data readiness, transaction digitalization, and AI-powered parameter optimization. He also shares why TraceLink’s solutions for digital transaction exchange—and emerging AI capabilities—are making it easier than ever to achieve automation goals at scale. - Why automating POs, ASNs, goods receipts, and invoice workflows improves both efficiency and accuracy - How reducing variability in P2P transactions directly cuts safety stock and improves service levels - Where to begin: The foundational master data required to launch automation without boiling the ocean Watch now to learn how digitalizing procure-to-pay can eliminate low-value work, reduce costly errors, and drive smarter orchestration across the end-to-end supply chain. [Video](/category/video)[MINT for Direct Supply](/category/mint-direct-supply)[Supply Chain Digitalization](/category/supply-chain-digitalization)[Manufacturing](/category/manufacturing) #### Table of contents Meet with TraceLink to learn more about supply chain digitalization. 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