Description

Many finance teams believe their ERP system is “automation.”

In reality, it often just digitizes manual work.

In this episode of Extropy on Air, Kevin Zirkle sits down with Kevin Farrell, BD&A Special Projects at Basware, to break down why ERP-centric thinking holds AP teams back and how intelligent invoice lifecycle management changes the equation.

You’ll learn:

• Why ERP systems manage transactions but don’t automate workflows
• The hidden cost of manual AP processes, late payments, and approval bottlenecks
• How organizations achieve 80%+ touchless invoice rates without re-engineering their ERP
• Real examples of recovered value, faster cycle times, and improved control
• Why successful automation requires both the right platform and the right partner

If your AP team is still chasing approvals or fixing preventable errors, this episode offers a clear path forward.