AP automation helps finance shift to strategic work
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On October 23, 2026, PYMNTS, citing a report by PYMNTS Intelligence and WEX, said that 92% of surveyed organizations believe automated invoice management and supplier payments can enable finance teams to shift to strategic work. The report showed that, when choosing accounts payable (AP) automation solutions, 62% of companies prioritize the ease of connecting with core business management systems. Although 89% of organizations already use some degree of automation, half still process more than 5,000 invoices per month. The report did not disclose the survey sample size or the composition of the surveyed organizations.
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- PYMNTSAP Automation: 92% of Organizations Say It Can Shift Finance Teams to Strategic Work
A report by PYMNTS Intelligence and WEX shows that 92% of organizations believe automating invoice management and supplier payments can enable finance teams to focus on strategic work. When selecting AP automation solutions, 62% of businesses prioritize ease of integration with core business management systems; although 89% of organizations already use some automation, half still process more than 5,000 invoices per month.
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