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The ROI of AP Automation for Infor SyteLine Users

Written by Nimbello | Feb 22, 2025 10:08:59 PM

If your accounts payable (AP) process still relies on manual data entry, chasing down approvals, and sorting through stacks of paper invoices, you're leaving money on the table. 

For businesses using Infor SyteLine, AP automation is a direct path to cutting costs and freeing up valuable resources. By reducing manual tasks, speeding up approvals, and improving accuracy, automation transforms AP from a repetitive back-office function into a streamlined, cost-saving operation.

But what’s the real return on investment (ROI) of automating AP with Infor SyteLine? Let’s break it down.

The True Cost of Manual AP Processes

Many manufacturers underestimate how much their manual AP processes actually cost them. But a manual process doesn’t just affect your bottom line today; it can also affect how much your business can scale tomorrow. 

Common factors limiting your AP team’s success include: 

  • Wasted Time: With a manual process, each invoice can take several days to process, as AP teams spend countless hours keying in invoices, matching POs, and chasing down approvals. 
  • High Risk of Errors: Data entry errors can lead to incorrect data and duplicate or missed payments — which means more time spent fixing mistakes rather than focusing on more strategic tasks. 
  • Workflow Delays: Chasing down approvals slows everything down and can lead to late payments or missed opportunities, like early payment discounts.
  • Lack of Visibility: Outdated financial insights makes financial planning difficult, and not having an accurate view into your company’s cash flow can stall decision-making. 

The ROI of AP Automation for SyteLine Users

Automating your AP process has a direct impact on your bottom line. SyteLine users who implement AP automation solutions, like Nimbello, see significant improvements in cost savings and operational efficiency. 

Here's how AP automation can improve your cash flow: 

1. Cuts Processing Costs by Up to 80%

AP automation eliminates most of the labor-intensive tasks associated with manual invoice processing. Automated data capture, invoice matching, and digital approvals allow manufacturers to process invoices at a fraction of the cost. 

2. Faster Invoice Approvals & Fewer Late Payments

With automation, invoices move through approval workflows quickly and efficiently, rather than sitting in someone’s inbox for days. This reduces processing time from weeks or days to hours or minutes, ensuring that every payment is on time and early payment discounts aren’t missed.

3. Eliminates Errors & Duplicate Payments

AP automation solutions like Nimbello integrate directly with Infor SyteLine, automatically matching invoices with purchase orders and receipts. This prevents overpayments, duplicate invoices, and manual data entry mistakes that can cost businesses thousands of dollars each year.

4. Improves Supplier Relationships

Faster, more accurate payments mean suppliers get paid on time, every time. This can lead to better vendor terms and fewer disputes. Strengthening vendor relationships can also open the door for exclusive deals and discounts that can cut costs and boost your bottom line.

5. Enhances Cash Flow Visibility

Automated AP solutions provide accurate, up-to-date insights into your overall cash flow, including upcoming payments and expenses. This allows for better forecasting, so your business can make smarter financial decisions and save you money.

6. Reduces the Need for Overtime 

Implementing an AP automation solution reduces the workload on your staff, leading to happier employees and less team member turnover. You’ll save costs by eliminating the need for consistent overtime or hiring extra team members, while your team can shift their focus from data entry and chasing approvals to more strategic work that improves job satisfaction. 

Why SyteLine Users Should Prioritize AP Automation

Infor SyteLine is a powerful ERP system designed to optimize manufacturing and distribution operations. But without automation, accounts payable remains a weak link in financial efficiency. 

By integrating AP automation with Infor SyteLine, you can:

  • Reduce overhead costs while handling higher invoice volumes
  • Improve audit readiness with a clear digital trail of all AP transactions
  • Gain seamless integration between invoices, purchase orders, and financial reporting
  • Free up AP teams to focus on strategic financial initiatives instead of data entry

Connect with Nimbello at the SUN Conference

We're excited to share that Nimbello will be attending the 35th Annual SyteLine User Network (SUN) Conference from February 24-26, 2025, in Anaheim, California. This event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with industry experts, gain valuable insights, and discover the latest trends in SyteLine and manufacturing. 

Visit our booth to learn how our automated invoicing solutions can transform your financial operations!

Are you a SUN member

For a limited time, Nimbello is offering a special discount for SUN members. Contact us today to learn how you can enjoy 15% off your first year of Nimbello. 

Ready to Automate Your AP Workflow? 

For Infor SyteLine users, the question isn’t whether to automate, it’s how soon they can make it happen.

Nimbello specializes in integrating AP automation with Infor SyteLine, helping manufacturers and distributors streamline their financial operations with ease. If you’re ready to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and unlock the full potential of your ERP, our team is ready to help.

Contact us today to schedule a demo!