Depending on the size of your organization and the number of invoices you process monthly, you may need basic automation to capture, store and easily retrieve invoices or you may need full automation with Intelligent Data Capture and ERP/accounting software integration.
Every level of AP automation offers benefits to your team and cost savings for your company. View our checklist below to see what level of automation is right for you.
DocStar ECM for AP |
DocStar ECM for AP Interactive |
DocStar ECM for Smart AP |
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Simple & Intuitive User Interface
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Users save time by efficiently navigating from one function to the next. |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
Automated Capture from Multiple Sources
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Regardless of whether vendor invoices arrive electronically or in paper form, all can be managed within DocStar ECM. |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
Supports All File Types
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Manage virtually any company document from PDFs to TIFFs, JPEGs, CAD files, audio and video, office docs., etc. |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
Leverage Existing Infrastructure
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Cloud or on-premises, with existing server hardware and scanning devices |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
Document Lifecycle Management
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Set retention periods based on document types. Saves time compared to manually tracking. Reduces liability. |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
Detailed Audit Trail
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Track every action taken on a document or user account. Enhances security and reduces liability. |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
Powerful Search
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Instant accessibility to your documents through “Google-like” search capability or multi-field search to narrow results. |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
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Eliminate manual data entry of text into data entry fields |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
Routing & Approval Workflow
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Eliminate “blind spots” when invoices are sent out for approval, speed up the approval process |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
Purchase Requisition Workflow
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Electronically complete and route requisitions for approval prior to creating a purchase order. |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
Travel & Expense Form Workflow
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Remote employees can log in and complete an expense reimbursement form and can attach receipts. |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
Graphical Workflow Designer
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Easy-to-use “drag and drop” workflow designer empowers you to do your own edits and customizations without programming or scripting. |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
Duplicate Invoice Checking
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Eliminate the risk and excess cost of paying an invoice more than once. |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
Business Rule Enforcement
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Automatically maintain consistency and adherence to process while reducing burden on staff to “remember” all the rules. |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
LDAP/Active Directory Integration
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Each document is assigned to the appropriate security class with access available only to those with rights. |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
Report Designer
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Edit or create your own reports right within the system. |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
Pre-Defined AP Reports
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Pre-built AP reports to use as-is or modifiable to suit your needs. |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
Drilldown Reports
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Real-time access to productivity and throughput data, and month-end close G/L entry support. |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
Productivity Reports
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Manage productivity and eliminate bottlenecks in your process. |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
Graphical Dashboards
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Real-time access to consolidated view of multiple metrics pertinent to your needs and requirements in easy to read graphical displays. |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
Live & Recorded Training Videos
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Users become proficient quickly, helping you save money rapidly with enhanced productivity and efficiency. |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
On-Demand Context Sensitive Help
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Shortens the training cycle and speeds up the ramp-up time. |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
On-Demand 'Step-By-Step' Inline Guided Help
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Focused ‘show me how’ guidance while using the system, specific task oriented training increases productivity rapidly. |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
Administration & Customization Tools
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Lowers long-term total cost of ownership by handling all administration and additional customization in-house. |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
Multi Site/Database Deployment Options
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True multi-tenant/multi-database architecture for stability and scalability. |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
Native Web-Based Application
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Built on state of the art hosted application technology for easy maintenance and updates. |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
Access Via Web Browser
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Quick access from any web browser and easy maintenance; No client software to install. |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
Access Via Mobile Device
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Mobile access for remote workers or frequent travelers. |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
One Click ERP-Integrated Retrieval
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Fast and focused document retrieval based on context sensitive information in the ERP window. |
No | Yes | Yes |
Customizable Invoice Matching Workflow
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Eliminate “stare & compare” verification of invoice vs PO & Receipt data w/automated real-time ERP validation (or multiple system validation). |
No | Yes | Yes |
Full 2-Way API
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Save time and improve accuracy by eliminating manual data entry, also enable live lookups for data validation. |
No | Yes | Yes |
Push AP Invoice Data to ERP Automatically
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Eliminate time consuming double data entry and human error with manual keystrokes. |
No | Yes | Yes |
Real-Time ERP Data Access
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Saves time and improves accuracy by automatically leveraging related metadata that exists in an existing data source. |
No | Yes | Yes |
Automated Forms Recognition
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Incorporates “self learning” technology to automatically recognize distinct vendor invoices. |
No | No | Yes |
Automated Invoice Separation
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Advanced recognition technology separates distinct invoices from within a batch scan or import of multiple invoices in one file. |
No | No | Yes |
Automated Invoice Data Extraction
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Data extraction technology identifies key index fields and automatically captures distinct information from invoices. |
No | No | Yes |
Automated Vendor Based Routing
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Advanced recognition and routing technology identify “Vendor” from invoice for special routing. |
No | No | Yes |
Automated Entity/Company Routing
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Advanced recognition and routing technology identify “target entity” from “Ship To” or other information on invoice for special routing. |
No | No | Yes |
One-Click Batch Validation
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Automatic “jump to” validation on specific invoices allows your team to validate only items specifically needing their attention. |
No | No | Yes |
Custom Calculations & Validations
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Expand your validations to include any special calculations or validations needed, such as Use Tax calculation and verification. |
No | No | Yes |