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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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Top 9 Benefits of Accounts Receivable (AR) Automation

Emagia

In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, businesses are continually seeking ways to enhance efficiency, reduce operational costs, and improve cash flow. Accounts Receivable (AR) automation has emerged as a pivotal solution, transforming traditional AR processes through technological advancements.

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Tackling Customers that Always Pay Late

Your Virtual Credit Manager

Additional Work versus Automation or Outsourcing As the number of at-risk customers increases, so does the work required to keep them under control and protect your cash flow. At some point, collection software and other AR automation tools will make sense. Your time spent on collections will multiply as well.

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Top Accounts Receivable Automation Solutions

Emagia

Accounts Receivable Automation involves the use of technology to automate the various tasks associated with managing receivables. This includes automating invoice generation, payment reminders, cash application, and reconciliation processes. Key Features of Emagia’s AR Automation Solution 1.

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Can Accounts Receivable Be Automated?

Emagia

Assess Current AR Processes Evaluate existing AR workflows to identify inefficiencies and areas that would benefit most from automation. Define Automation Objectives Establish clear goals for what the automation initiative aims to achieve, such as reducing days sales outstanding (DSO) or minimizing manual errors.

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The Limits of AR Automation – The Case for Managed Services

The Corcentric Blog

The significant reduction in invoice processing costs has driven AP automation uptake faster than AR automation initially, but automation solutions for AR are now fast becoming a must-have for many more reasons than just efficiency gains. Another challenge of in-house AR automation is the cost.

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7 Ways to Speed Up and Automate Accounts Receivable Communications

Lockstep

Combined with email automation, templates automating the collections process save you time and help to ensure that your customer communications are consistent. AR automation software, like Lockstep Receivables, comes with a library of best-in-class templates that can easily be adapted to match your specific requirements. .