PYMNTS

MARCH 13, 2019

This stumbling block to innovation is often visible in accounts payable (AP) departments, Corcentric SVP of Sales Daniel Andrew told PYMNTS in a recent conversation. Manual, paper-based invoicing systems are objectively worse in every metric when stacked against automated, digital AP systems that leverage straight-through processing.

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PYMNTS

MAY 4, 2020

Office closures and remote working mandates have created an uncomfortable wakeup call for accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) departments that continue to rely on manual, paper-based processes. In both AR and AP departments, invoices change many hands and departments as they move through the approvals process.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Nacha is issuing a warning to accounts payable professionals with regards to the rising threat of fraud. But accounts payable is far from the only back-office financial workflow at risk of fraud. The DOJ accuses the individual of fraudulently invoicing more than $1.5 Department of Justice revealed. 577,577.63

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Most companies today have at least some kind of automation in place within the accounts payable (AP) department. Even when invoices flow in as paper documents, organizations are using electronic solutions or optical character recognition (OCR) tools to process those bills for payment. Technology for Technology’s Sake.

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PYMNTS

MAY 6, 2019

Yet invoicing and payments haven’t kept up with the times. Many accounts payable departments are still operating in an analog world. This so-so score is due to a number of factors. percent) still use paper checks to pay invoices. A significant share of invoices (43.8 out of 100. Far fewer use ACH (63.8

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

That “next step” for CounselLink is the launch of FastTrack , a supply chain financing capability developed with LSQ that enables corporate legal departments to initiate and manage their reverse factoring and discounting agreements with outside counsel and to pay invoices. ” From Cost Center to Strategist. .

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CFO Share

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In your journey as a small business owner, mastering cash flow management is more than crunching numbers; it’s the lifeblood that determines whether your dream thrives or just survives. This process involves: Adopting digital invoicing systems to reduce delays. Offering incentives for early payments to encourage quicker turnover.

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The Finance Weekly

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

As the number and quality of software tools increases, companies are constantly looking to find better ways to cut down on manual work and increase efficiency. Finance is responsible for a large number of critical operations in a business. Finance is responsible for a large number of critical operations in a business.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 16, 2018

In a survey of accounts payable professionals released last week, analysts found that suppliers often struggle to gain insight into whether or not their invoices have been paid. ” “When will my invoice be paid?”

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

While it is encouraging to see the number of data breaches, as well as the number of people impacted by them, decline, people should understand that this problem is not going away,” she said in a statement. From commercial card misuse to invoice fraud, internal employees can be the bad actors, too.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Purchase, invoice and transaction data are invaluable to the journey of digitization and automation, but organizations are increasingly recognizing that the value can only be realized if that data can integrate seamlessly across platforms. “This combination increases data accuracy, and shortens payment cycles.”

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 12, 2020

Palette Software unveiled accounts payable (AP) automation technology that is designed for firms in the construction and engineering industries and run on the cloud, according to an announcement. Finance administrators and project managers both benefit from automation of the accounts payable process.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

For the accounts payable (AP) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) automation space, it’s no longer business as usual. That volume meant that the firm struggled with time-consuming invoicing and a lack of transparency under legacy operations, requiring 20 to 30 employees to manually input data into its corporate system.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The Business Payments Coalition (BPC) is asking for industry input on the kinds of data connected with the most utilized invoice exchange processes in North America as the next phase in a digital invoicing initiative, according to an announcement.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Palette Software has connected its accounts payable (AP) automation cloud technology with Aptean ERP , according to a Monday (Nov. The intuitive dashboard of Palette offers a full summary of vendor invoices as well as their status in the approval workflow in addition to outstanding payables. 2) announcement.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

With pressure mounting for the enterprise to digitize, accounts payable automation is seen as a crucial part of achieving greater efficiency, cost savings, visibility into spend and strengthening of vendor relationships, to name a few benefits. But when it comes to money, businesses may be reluctant to hand the reins to a third party.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 18, 2021

This week's B2B Data Digest takes a look at the numbers behind the latest instances of fraud, including fraudulent invoices, corporate tax scams and more. $19 Amazon produces goods from its vendors, who must agree to adhere to purchase orders that list the product identification number, number of units and price per unit.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Commercial real estate accounts payable platform seller Nexus and property management software producer Entrata have integrated their services, the companies announced Tuesday (Oct. Nexus is among a number of companies that seek to offer solutions to businesses wrestling with unstandardized data.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Complex on so many levels, especially when it comes to payments and, more specifically, invoicing, where demands for payment are tracked through paper and electronic means. Flywire’s background in the healthcare and education space, along with its existing invoicing system, helped assist these businesses in new ways.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 12, 2020

A collaboration between DXC Technology and Tradeshift will attempt to work out the kinks on accounts payable (AP) and procurement functions, according to a press release. Many accounts payable processes are discordant and unwieldy, with time cycles that take too many important resources and slow companies down, the release states.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 20, 2019

According to PYMNTS data, more than 60 percent of digital platforms say too many false positives are a significant point of friction in the conversion process — and more than 30 percent say it’s their number-one challenge. Suppliers can also submit duplicate invoices, or issue the same invoice with different billing amounts.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Accounts payable (AP) automation certainly has the potential to transform the invoice-to-pay process by allowing employees to turn their attention from monotonous, manual tasks to more value-added ones. “Old suppliers are constantly dropping off, and new suppliers are continually being added.

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CFO Simplified

AUGUST 18, 2022

The cash gap is the number of days between when we spend money buying presents, and when I get paid next. The cash gap, also known as the “Cash Conversion Cycle” (CCC), measures the time between when you need to write a check for your payables or payroll and when you receive payment of the invoices for the items you’ve sold.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Smooth accounts payable and receivable processes depend on the ability to easily access, manage and interpret payments data, but complex workflows and old-school tools can get in the way. Many firms still have AR systems that require employees to juggle different software platforms and conduct procedures manually. .

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Companies are responding to this increased need for more innovative payment technologies and accounts payable (AP) systems by upgrading their offerings. The new solution will combine Usio’s technology with Invoice Stream’s invoice processing system to shorten the number of steps that occur from invoicing to payment.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 17, 2020

PYMNTS breaks down the numbers of the latest in B2B fraud below. 9 in 10 of ASX 100 companies were found to have lapsed security strategies that allow for email spoofing and invoice scams , a new report from Agari said. 300,000 was stolen by an accountant in Australia , according to ABC.net.au

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

There will also be automated responses to vendor and supplier inquiries about invoice payment status, approval status and short pay issues, the release stated. Intelligent Planning helps boost accurate cash flow predictions, which in turn can bolster sustainable growth through well-placed strategy, the release noted.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 3, 2020

With accounts payable professionals working remotely, Anderson said he’s heard from some firms whose AP staff have had to physically take check-printing machines to their homes — opening up the door for fraudulent activity. If it hasn’t happened to you, it will. It’s only a matter of time.” ” $18.5

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Identity verification solution provider Acuant has teamed with accounts payable (AP) automation company Tipalti to automate essential services in payment and transaction monitoring, according to a Tuesday (Dec. 15) announcement.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 14, 2021

With the proceeds, the company plans to work on expanding its team-oriented commercial banking platform, including launching an integrated accounts payable (AP) platform Wednesday (Jan. Clients will be able to use the full AP automation, in which invoices are uploaded, approved, coded and paid within Rho's program.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Accounts payable (AP) departments all too often employ inefficient processes that slow down workflows, and delay supplier payments. These tools enable companies to automatically scan and digitize invoice data, removing the likelihood of mistakes during the manual data-entry process. percent receive invoices through fax.

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Accounts Payable Banking Invoicing Education 54

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Businesses of all sizes struggle with capital management, regardless of whether they employ staff or seek out third parties to handle their cash flows, accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes and other related tasks. Automating Capital Management. A study found that 74.2

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 14, 2021

Today in B2B payments, Citi announces its news Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS) head, while Rho lands new funding and adds accounts payable to its business banking technology. Plus, Medius collaborates on invoice management, TravelPerk acquires NexTravel, and Sweep lands funding for T&E tools. 13) announcement.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 4, 2019

As part of that awareness, companies across all industries are realizing the strategic value of accounts payable (AP) automation and developing an understanding of emerging technology like artificial intelligence (AI) that plays a critical role in AP automation solutions. Another use case involves invoice ingestion.

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Technology Accounts Payable Invoicing Education 56

PYMNTS

APRIL 9, 2020

To help additional middle-market companies automate their accounts payable (AP) processes, MineralTree announced that it has grown its integration abilities, according to a press release. Middle-market businesses are absolutely critical to the U.S.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 26, 2018

Fashion designer brand Marc Jacobs is collaborating with Microsoft to address key challenges in the industry’s supply chain management and accounts payable (AP) processes. The companies announced news on Wednesday (April 25) that they are partnering to enhance Marc Jacobs’ accounts payable and invoice processing capabilities.

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Future CFO

APRIL 22, 2024

According to a guidebook by software company Esker , after years of continuous change, adapting a more human-centric accounts payable approach is now a prerequisite for keeping a business competitive. Cheah also takes note of the impact of e-invoicing and fintechs, which push digital transformation to the forefront. “It

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