2025 Guide to Evaluating AP Automation Before You Commit

Making the right decision about AP automation is critical for your organization’s success. But how do you navigate the complexities of evaluating automation solutions? Join our expert-led webinar to discover the essential steps and considerations before you commit to a platform.

Explore the essential features, critical questions, and strategies to assess your readiness and avoid costly mistakes. With real-world case studies, you’ll leave equipped to make informed, strategic decisions that align with your business goals.

Key Takeaways:

How to assess your organization’s readiness for AP automation
The top features every AP automation solution must offer
Questions to ask vendors to ensure long-term ROI
How to avoid common pitfalls when selecting a solution
Case studies: What works—and what doesn’t—in AP automation adoption

Why Watch?

This webinar is tailored to help CFOs, Finance Directors, and AP Managers confidently navigate the evaluation process for AP automation. You’ll uncover actionable strategies, gain expert insights, and learn from real-world examples to set your team up for success.

Speaker

Garret Pearse
AP Specialist - SoftCo

Garret is a senior consultant at SoftCo with over 20 years’ experience. Garret specializes in introducing best practice automated P2P processes to global organizations. He has been instrumental in transforming P2P in hundreds of global organizations across all industries.

Speaker

Jason Hery
Finance Automation Consultant - SoftCo

Jason is a senior consultant at SoftCo with over 15 years experience. Jason specializes in introducing best practice Accounts Payable Automation solutions to global organizations. He has been instrumental in transforming Account Payable processes in hundreds of global organizations across all industries.

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