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Definition

AP Automation

Technology that automates accounts payable processes including invoice capture, matching, approval, and payment.

Definition

AP Automation refers to software and technologies that streamline and automate accounts payable processes. This includes optical character recognition (OCR) for invoice capture, artificial intelligence for data extraction and coding, workflow automation for approvals, and integration with ERP systems for seamless processing.

Why It Matters

AP automation reduces processing costs by 60-80%, improves accuracy to 99%+, accelerates processing times, and frees AP staff for higher-value work. It's essential for scaling finance operations.

Examples

Before automation

AP team of 5 processes 2,000 invoices/month manually with 3% error rate and 15-day average cycle time.

After automation

Same team processes 5,000 invoices/month with 0.5% error rate and 3-day cycle time.

How Nexus AP Helps

Nexus AP is a modern AP automation platform using AI for intelligent invoice processing, matching, and exception handling. Achieve 90%+ automation rates with minimal setup.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ROI of AP automation?

Most organizations see 3-6 month payback through reduced processing costs, captured discounts, and avoided late fees.

How long does AP automation take to implement?

Modern solutions like Nexus AP can be implemented in 2-4 weeks. Legacy systems may take 3-6 months.

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