Collaboration between two business partners always begins with the understanding that their combined efforts are far more effective than those of any single entity standing alone. Departments within an organization act as business partners, working towards the common goal of […]
In a business, events happen that may seem simple on the surface, but can actually do critical damage over time. One of these slow but potentially devastating instances is stalled payment of invoices. These payment delays can injure relationships with […]
In an accounts payable department that relies mostly on paper, pulling information and creating reports can be nothing short of a nightmare. Endless amounts of paper documents to be thumbed through and reviewed, eating up hours of AP’s time. Even […]
Supplier early payments yield advantages to both suppliers and to accounts payable. Suppliers have their cash flow sooner, and AP often can take advantage of discounts for paying early. For many departments that lack proper automation for their invoice management, […]
When implementing AP automation, many organizations worry about whether their suppliers will be willing to make the switch over to e-invoicing. Luckily, high-level solutions offer invoice digitization as a standard part of their software. With invoice digitization, suppliers can still […]
Imagine a well-oiled assembly line—every function is done correctly and as quickly as possible. In today’s world, that assembly line involves humans and machines working in tandem to get the job done. For AP, that means a fully electronic system […]
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (better known as HIPAA) set forth requirements for the secure access, storage, and exchange of health information. These requirements extend beyond just hospitals—take for example, HIPAA compliant accounts payable automation for healthcare. What […]
As technology rapidly improves, consumers are able to order almost anything online—for example, having restaurant food delivered straight to their door. They can make reservations online or order straight from a kiosk, without ever having to talk to a host. […]
When it comes to airline and aerospace industries, one universal fact is that their accounts payable departments are plagued with handling a large number of invoices. Most airline and aerospace companies will handle thousands—if not tens of thousands—of invoices a […]
