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The new accounts payable department & the future of payables

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So, what does the New Accounts Payable department look like? Once seen more as a perk, the ability to work remotely has quickly become a key part of business continuity plans — making workplace flexibility a necessity, rather than just a perk. Optimizing cash flow. Improving supplier management and relations.

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A Simpler Vision For Accounts Payable Tech

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It places a lot of pressure on corporate money managers to keep up with the latest innovations and maintain a competitive edge. Anybill recently announced that data from its accounts payable services integrates into the accounting platform of QuickBooks. “They want it automated. .” It’s healthy.

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Cash Management, Data Target Procure-To-Pay Process

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A new game plan for corporations’ procure-to-pay process has been released by APEX Analytics, a company that provides working capital optimization solutions. In an announcement on Wednesday (April 27), APEX Analytix revealed a four-step cash management strategy to combine data analytics and supplier management tools.

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For Manufacturers, Cash Management Is In Their Hands

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According to researchers, nearly half of the businesses surveyed (46 percent) said they have implemented a strategic working capital optimization plan. But that means more than half haven’t — whether a plan is in the works or is developed but not yet implemented. ”

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Speed Finds Opportunity In B2B Payments Beyond Accounts Payable

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Operating as a funding agent will broaden community banking participation in RTP, Bankers’ Bank said, adding that it will also build a 24/7 liquidity management solution for RTP transactions within its cash management suite of services.

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PodChats for FutureCFO: Future-proofing cash conversion cycles

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Albert Leong, managing director, Esker Asia, defines the cash conversion cycle (CCC) as a metric to express the time it takes for the company to convert their inventory into cash flow. This touches on both accounts receivables and accounts payables of their business cycle. The value and limitations of ERP.

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CFO role evolving to drive digital modernisation, survey says

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Among the leading use cases identified for optimisation include financial planning and analysis (FP&A), cash management, and accounts payable automation. Manufacturers indicated they are more focused on period-end closing; distributors more on inventory management.