✅ Single source of truth: Orders in Inventory automatically become payments in Finance
✅ No double entry: Create once in Inventory → appears in Payment automatically
✅ Cashflow visibility: See upcoming payment obligations from purchase orders

2. Better Cash Management

✅ Payment timeline: Know exactly when supplier payments are due
✅ Weekly cashflow totals: Plan liquidity needs in advance
✅ Budget alignment: Match inventory costs with available cash

3. Supplier Relationship Management

✅ Payment tracking: Track which suppliers need payment by when
✅ Payment terms: Support COD, Net 7, Net 30 schedules
✅ Vendor accountability: Link payments back to original orders via source_id

4. Operational Efficiency

✅ Automated data flow: Eliminates manual finance data entry
✅ Real-time updates: Changes in delivery dates update payment schedules
✅ Error reduction: No transcription mistakes between modules

5. Strategic Decision Making

✅ Forecast obligations: See future payment commitments from pending orders
✅ Vendor analysis: Compare costs across different suppliers
✅ Working capital: Calculate how much cash is tied up in inventory