--- title: "SAP Concur RDS for instant, budget-friendly expense management" date: 2025-12-02T09:30:00+01:00 author: Flexso canonical_url: "https://www.flexso.com/en/insights-blog/sap-concur-rapid-deployment" section: cp.sections.blog --- ![RDS Concur](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271360%27%20height%3D%27544%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) **Managing employee expenses shouldn’t be a hassle. Organizations of all sizes, like Bekaert, Etex, Beaulieu International Group, and Ghent University, trust SAP Concur to get the job done. Thanks to Flexso’s Rapid Deployment Solution (RDS), your business can do the same – quickly and cost-efficiently.** ## The hidden cost of expense management Ever calculated the real cost of manual expense processing? According to studies, **processing just one expense item takes about 20 minutes**, spread across employees, managers, and HR or admin teams. Multiply that by dozens – or hundreds – of claims each month, and the **time loss adds up fast**. HR teams spend hours chasing receipts and fixing errors, while employees wait for reimbursements, and managers have extra work handling all the approvals. ## SAP Concur: global leader in expense management [**SAP Concur**](https://www.flexso.com/en/insights-blog/sap-concur-expense-reporting) **standardizes and centralizes all expense management-related questions.** It’s renowned for its **user-friendliness and intuitive way of working,** both for employees and HR or administration teams. And what’s more: starting with expense management can be done quickly and budget-friendly! ## Rapid Deployment Solution for SAP Concur Flexso built the SAP Concur **Rapid Deployment Solution (RDS)**. With the RDS, you get a **pre-configured, ready-to-run version of SAP Concur** based on industry best practices. This means you can start saving time across HR, finance, and beyond – immediately. Think of it like choosing a **speedboat over a cargo ship**: you get moving quickly with SAP Concur with a package that has all the essentials on board. Set up in no time and you're good to go. And should you need more features later, you can always expand or customize, as SAP Concur scales with ease. ![RDS Concur comparison](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27867%27%20height%3D%27650.25%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) Standard expense types Audit rules based on best practices Statutory travel allowance Built-in currency conversion SAP ERP integration with minimal effort Custom expense types Custom audit rules Non-statutory travel allowance Tax-specific localizations ## 5 reasons to choose the RDS for SAP Concur Why choose the Rapid Deployment Solution for SAP Concur? ## 1. Fast go-live Minimal implementation time by leveraging pre-built configurations. Think weeks, not months. ## 2. Low implementation costs Clear scope and proven best practices lead to significant cost savings compared to custom implementations. ## 3. No surprises Our consistent and standardized approach means predictable timelines and budgets. ## 4. Low entry barrier No need for extensive IT involvement or technical expertise. ## 5. Future-proof Scale and customize later as your needs evolve. ## Ready to start managing your expenses professionally in no time? Get in touch with our experts today for a demo and a pricing estimate tailored to your organization. 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