The Power of Real-Time Visibility Provided by Automated Systems

Introduction Automation in accounts payable (AP) originally was viewed almost exclusively as an answer to the paper problem — as in process-clogging paper invoices. Today, leading- edge automation systems certainly address the persistent challenges of paper invoices. Yet, the capabilities of such systems now extend far beyond simply converting paper to dynamic electronic data. Automated systems with dynamic dashboards have emerged as a powerful business tool that can deliver considerable ROI…