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The Dynamics Behind AR Automation

Your Virtual Credit Manager

My first exposure to the power of accounts receivable (AR) automation came in 1990 when I was credit manager at ERICO Fasteners, a mid-market, specialty metals manufacturer. The first month after we automated a few basic features to supplement our accounting package, we realized an increase in cash flow of 30 percent.

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Manual Billing and Collections Are Draining Your Profits

Your Virtual Credit Manager

Such a process also brings more certainty to the accounts receivable (AR) asset. By securing the payment mechanism that will be used during the customer onboarding process, payments are embedded in the transaction, eliminating most late payments. Automation is the cost-effective way to increase productivity.

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Rethinking Receivables (Part 2): Why AI-Driven Automation Should Be Part of Any Long-Term Strategy

The Esker Blog

In Part 1 of the Rethinking Receivables blog series, we highlighted four strategies that all finance leaders should prioritize in 2023 in order to maintain a healthy cashflow and resilient business model. Why AR automation? Suppliers — Improving the AR process makes things easier on your customers’ AP teams as well (i.e.,

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It's Time for a Layered Approach to Collections

Your Virtual Credit Manager

The evolution of Accounts Receivables (AR) automation has revolutionized our collection strategies. Manual collection processes centered on an aged accounts receivable trial balance (ARTB) lack the regimentation and efficiency brought about by automation.

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7 Ways to Speed Up and Automate Accounts Receivable Communications

Lockstep

In today’s fast-paced, competitive business environment, it’s more important than ever to optimize your accounts receivable (AR) processes. One way to do this is by leveraging automated customer communications as part of your broader accounts receivable automation strategy.

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Rising Interest Rates’ Impact on Accounts Receivable

Lockstep

As the Federal Reserve tightens interest rates at the highest level in over 20 years, it’s a good time to review your manual accounts receivable (AR) processes to seek out your unresolved cash traps. It’s no surprise that rising interest rates are causing companies to evaluate their AR and cash position. .

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The Limits of AR Automation – The Case for Managed Services

The Corcentric Blog

Accounts Receivable automation has been increasingly adopted by businesses as a way to streamline their financial processes and optimise their cash flow. Many similar technologies are already in use for accounts payable (AP) departments, such as algorithms and AI to automate the processing of invoices received.