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January 16th, 2024 by Function4
Modern businesses operate in a fast-paced environment. Most of this pace comes from enhanced operational efficiency and an increasing dependence on technological tools. Managing accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) is a crucial domain...
Posted in: Automation
May 23rd, 2023 by Function4
Automating accounts receivable and payable can have numerous benefits for any business. Automation helps to streamline processes, improve accuracy, save time, and reduce costs. It can also help to increase customer satisfaction and provide more timely...
Posted in: Automation
April 27th, 2023 by Kevin Box
If you're looking for a customized solution for your business's network and technology infrastructure, you need to think beyond just standard, off-the-shelf solutions. Here are some unique, comprehensive approaches you can take to get the most out...
Posted in: Automation, IT Services, You Ask, Function4 Answers
April 25th, 2023 by Kevin Box
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence is a hot topic with the advent of ChatGPT and other AI Platforms. In this article, we explore five ways that organizations can leverage machine learning to better manage their IT staff. ...
Posted in: Automation, IT Services, Machine Learning
April 13th, 2023 by Kevin Box
Are you looking to outsource your IT services? A Managed Network Provider can provide you with the tools and expertise to help you get the most out of your IT services. Here are some of the services they offer: Network Security: The provider will...
Posted in: Automation, IT Services
July 22nd, 2021 by Paul Actics
What is Robotic Process Automation? Simply put, robotic process automation, or RPA, is the application of technology to automate rules-based business processes. It has the ability to emulate any repetitive human actions to streamline workflows and increase...
Posted in: Automation
July 8th, 2021 by Chris Ellis
Recently, I had an experience that illustrates the futility of partially automated processes. I was selling my car and buying another. On the selling end, I had to return an inspection form that I was able to download and file online, but I still...
Posted in: Automation
July 6th, 2021 by Diana Eagen
In an increasingly uncertain world, getting everyone to maintain sustainability and cash flow is essential. Most companies face a wait time receiving customer payments that could range anywhere from 30 to 90 days to even longer. Payment delays...
Posted in: Automation
June 29th, 2021 by Daniel Reeve
In today’s highly competitive business environment, many organizations are expanding through mergers and acquisitions (M&As). Unfortunately, success comes at a cost. Growth via M&A activity often involves absorbing disparate ERP applications, which,...
Posted in: Automation
June 24th, 2021 by Chris Davidson
While it's absolutely true that a lot of your business processes are important, they also expose your organization to a wide range of potential issues that you may not even realize. Every manual process performed by one of your actual human...
Posted in: Document Management, Automation
June 22nd, 2021 by Taylor Bucher
Business disruption prompting business innovation We’ve all heard the phrase, “Necessity is the mother of innovation”. And if 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that this is absolutely true. In the wake of the mass business disruption our...
Posted in: Automation, Business Technology
June 15th, 2021 by Caitlyn Riedl
A few months back a client asked if we could review their order entry process. They didn’t really think there was much room for order entry improvement but had a mandate to improve the customer experience and decrease operating costs. The...
Posted in: Automation
June 8th, 2021 by Jon Seaman
Positive cash flow is what keeps businesses running smoothly, leaving it up to collections management to turn money that’s owed into money in the bank. Sounds easy, right? Not so much. Many AR departments continue to rely on manual methods in the collections...
Posted in: Automation
May 13th, 2021 by Graham Smith
Despite the fact that we live and work in a digital age, accounts receivable (AR) processes at many businesses remain a very manual and antiquated affair. Whether it’s manual invoice creation and delivery, back and forth emails and phone calls...
Posted in: Automation, Business Technology
May 11th, 2021 by Jody Derr
Recently I was asked by a customer what they can do right now as they wait to kick off an automation project. It forced me to think about examples of challenges that clients have faced and how they took those challenges head on as they prepared...
Posted in: Automation
May 4th, 2021 by Brian Erlien
Many companies today are looking for ways to strengthen vendor relationships and improve liquidity and working capital. Here are three areas to focus on and three solutions that can help you do just that. Vender & Supplier Communication ...
Posted in: Automation
April 29th, 2021 by Justin Cunningham
Is your accounts payable (AP) department being tasked to better monitor, track and improve key performance indicators (KPIs)? Then you’re well aware that it can be a daunting task. Why? There are an infinite number of KPIs that you could...
Posted in: Automation
April 13th, 2021 by Garrett Hollander
Automation in the workplace is when computers perform the types of tasks that would normally require human intervention, thus freeing up the valuable time of living, breathing employees so that they can focus on those matters that truly need them....
Posted in: Automation
April 5th, 2021 by Function4
Given the amount of information human resource departments are required to manage and secure, it is reasonable that these HR processes can become difficult to organize. Information management solutions provide tools that can assist in streamlining...
Posted in: Document Management, Automation
February 17th, 2021 by Jon Seaman
Positive cash flow is what keeps businesses running smoothly, leaving it up to collections management to turn money that’s owed into money in the bank. Sounds easy, right? Not so much. Many AR departments continue to rely on manual methods in the collections...
Posted in: Automation
January 8th, 2021 by Max Queen
If you're adding a document management strategy to your business, it's important to realize that it won't be a one-step process. You'll need to decide which department could see the most immediate benefits and also understand that company-wide deployment...
Posted in: Document Management, Automation
December 8th, 2020 by Bri Maas
What used to be considered a back-office function has transformed into one of every organization’s largest assets: accounts receivable. Why? Because it deals with one very important asset that doesn’t appear on the balance sheet — customers. ...
Posted in: Automation
October 14th, 2020 by Esker
In a time like this, maintaining a strong cash flow is of utmost importance for businesses. Unfortunately for many organizations, large amounts of cash are being tied up in inefficient, back-office finance functions, and they’re quickly realizing that...
Posted in: Automation
November 5th, 2018 by Function4
If you're adding a document management strategy to your business, it's important to realize that it won't be a one-step process. You'll need to decide which department could see the most immediate benefits and also understand that company-wide deployment...
Posted in: Document Management, Automation
July 16th, 2018 by Function4
Fitting more hours into a day is impossible. However, by working smarter, we can almost always fit more tasks into the day's available hours. One of the most effective ways to get more from your day is through technology. Work Smarter By leveraging the...
Posted in: Document Management, Automation
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