Businesses have to spend money to make money. Paying the bills also costs not only money but also valuable time in the procure-to-pay cycle. But with the evolution of technology to automate Accounts Payable document processes, it costs some companies more than others.

While SAP® ERP solutions empower businesses with Accounts Payable functionality and transaction data, manual processing of vendor invoices remains standard procedure - and a barrier to business process improvement and return on investment in enterprise software - for many companies. Businesses running SAP solutions still employ conventional paper-driven Accounts Payable processes.

Read this paper to learn about the unique value of a comprehensive platform to streamline Accounts Payable processes that run on paper documents - at levels ranging from basic "quit paper" solutions to “touchless” posting of invoices and full process automation. It analyzes the challenges faced by companies today who are still using manual paper-driven processes, as well as the outcomes of automating processes - including time, labor and cost savings as well as increased visibility.