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Deep Dive: How The Pandemic Is Prompting A Fresh Look At AP Processes

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The COVID-19 pandemic and its resulting economic downturn have placed new strains on corporate buyers that could persuade them to more quickly replace manual AP processes with digital ones. Companies that relied on local AP processes were caught flat-footed by the public health need for employees to work remotely whenever possible.

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Modernizing Money Management: The Shift from Manual to Automated AP Processes

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Goldman Sachs recently estimated that automating Accounts Payable processes can result in time savings of 70-80% for small and medium-sized businesses. Efficient accounts payable (AP) processes are crucial for maintaining a healthy cash flow and fostering strong relationships with suppliers.

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AR’s Role In Accelerating AP Processes

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Legacy accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) operations aren’t only inefficient, they’re costly. PYMNTS’ latest The Optimizing AP and AR Playbook , a collaboration with OnPay Solutions, found that businesses in the U.S.

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Deep Dive: AP Processing Delays And How New Payment Innovations Can Help

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Mishaps and delays can have dire financial consequences for firms, as lengthy invoice processing can expose companies to late fees and prevent them from accessing early payment discounts. Manual AP processing can also give rise to other inefficiencies. Firms largely miss out on monitoring and tracking their payments’ progress.

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AvidXchange Takeover Targets Banks’ AP Processes

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Accounts payable automation company AvidXchange is strengthening its position in the banking and financial services sector through the acquisition of BankTEL, the company said Tuesday (Aug. AvidXchange has reached an agreement to acquire BankTEL Systems, which provides accounting technology to banks.

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As Businesses Shift Focus to Efficiency, Finance Teams Must Find Ways to Do More with Less in AP

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AP automation is a key strategy for many finance leaders In the survey, finance leaders ranked AP automation as their top digitization priority in the back office—ahead of Accounts Receivable (AR), expense management, close management, and forecasting.

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The major benefits of AP Automation.

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Benefits of Airbase AP Automation: Selecting the right AP Automation solution. What is AP automation? AP automation refers to software that handles the workflows associated with the AP process. Managers and executives can also use AP automation software to monitor AP processing activities.