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Can the Automation of AP Purchase Orders and AR Invoices Play an Important Role in the Health of Your Business?

Posted by Dan Schmitt on Jun 12, 2023 11:09:59 AM

We know that Accounts Payable (AP) Purchase Orders and Accounts Receivable (AR) Invoices offer a 360-degree view of the financial health of a business. In today's era of digital transformation, automation has emerged as a key player in leveraging the full potential of these documents. Let's explore the power of automation through the insights of renowned business leaders.

AR Purchase Orders: Signposts of Revenue

AR Purchase Orders represent the potential revenue for your business, detailing the products or services you've provided to customers. They can inform numerous strategic benefits.

Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple, famously said, "Get closer than ever to your customers. So close that you tell them what they need well before they realize it themselves."

The analysis of AR Purchase Orders can do just that:

  1. Customer Behavior Insights: A thorough examination of AR Purchase Orders can reveal patterns in customers' purchasing habits, thus informing targeted marketing and product development strategies.
  2. Receivable Management: These documents provide a record of outstanding payments, aiding in efficient credit and receivable management.
  3. Customer Relationship Management: Insights from AR Purchase Orders can help businesses tailor their offerings, thereby improving customer loyalty and satisfaction.

AP Invoices: The Ledger of Expenditure

AP Invoices, on the other hand, offer a clear view of the costs that your business incurs for the goods or services it uses. They are critical to understanding and managing a company's expenses.

Billionaire investor Warren Buffet wisely put it, "Do not save what is left after spending, but spend what is left after saving."

AP Invoices help businesses do just that:

  1. Cost Management: Through automated extraction and processing of AP Invoices, companies can efficiently track their costs, facilitating better budgeting and potential cost reductions.
  2. Cash Flow Control: A clear view of the company's financial obligations allows for effective cash flow management.
  3. Supplier Relationship Management: Insights gleaned from AP Invoices can help negotiate better terms with suppliers, optimize procurement strategies, and boost supply chain efficiency.

Automation: The Catalyst for Optimal Document Utility

Automation is the secret ingredient that can help businesses fully harness the potential of AR Purchase Orders and AP Invoices.

Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, says,  "The true promise of AI is that it augments human capabilities – giving people the ability to achieve more."

Automation does precisely that by transforming the way businesses handle these key financial documents:

  1. Efficiency and Accuracy: Automation drastically reduces manual data entry, enhancing speed and accuracy of financial processes and records.
  2. Cost Savings: By automating routine tasks, businesses can save operational costs, redirecting resources towards more strategic initiatives.
  3. Strategic Focus: Automation allows the finance team to concentrate on strategic tasks, such as financial analysis and planning, rather than getting entangled in detailed data processing.

Solution: Data collected and presented to your ERP by UnForm Document Management can help provide a 360-degree view of a company's financial health. With the ability to work with AR Purchase Orders and AP Invoices UnForm Document Management’s Automation tools can help you unlock AP and AR’s full potential, aiding in strategic decision-making, and fostering business growth.

To learn more about UnForm Document Management

Call: 800-446-7374 / Email: sales@synergetic-data.com

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