--- title: Ascend AP Transformations Blog | Alison Baran (3) description: Read stories about organizations that transformed their AP department through automation and learn about industry best practices. (3) --- AUTHOR # Alison Baran ## Stories by Alison --- Automation ### [Understanding the Differences Between AI and OCR](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/understanding-the-differences-between-ai-and-ocr) Discover the difference between AI and OCR, and how their powerful combination is revolutionizing accounts payable automation with higher accuracy,... Alison Baran Mar 25, 2025 Automation ### [Workday Reports Not Working? Here’s How to Fix Common Issues](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/workday-reports-not-working-heres-how-to-fix-common-issues) Struggling with Workday reports? Learn how to fix filter issues, missing data, and slow reports. Alison Baran Mar 7, 2025 Automation ### [The 60-Day AP Automation Challenge: How to Go from Chaos to Control](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/the-60-day-ap-automation-challenge-how-to-go-from-chaos-to-control) Struggling with slow invoice processing and approval delays? Learn how to fully automate your accounts payable process in just 60 days. This... Alison Baran Feb 19, 2025 Automation ### [Top 5 Metrics Every AP Leader Should Track](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/top-5-metrics-every-ap-leader-should-track) Optimize your AP process with five key metrics that reduce costs, improve efficiency, and strengthen supplier relationships. Learn how automation can... Alison Baran Feb 12, 2025 Automation ### [How Far Will Workday Take GenAI and LLMs? The Future of AI in Finance & HR](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/how-far-will-workday-take-genai-and-llms) Workday is taking Generative AI and LLMs to new heights, transforming finance and HR with automation, intelligent insights, and conversational AI.... Alison Baran Feb 5, 2025 Automation ### [Top 5 Reasons Why Should You Automate Supplier Payments](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/top-5-reasons-why-should-you-automate-supplier-payments) Manual supplier payments are costly and error-prone. Discover how automation cuts costs, prevents delays, and even turns AP into a revenue stream... Alison Baran Jan 30, 2025 AP Automation ### [The Top Accounts Payable Trends to Watch in 2025](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/top-accounts-payable-trends-to-watch-in-2025) Discover the top accounts payable (AP) trends set to transform finance in 2025. From ERP integration and AI automation to real-time payments and... Alison Baran Jan 9, 2025 [1](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/author/alison-baran/page/1) ... [ 2 ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/author/alison-baran/page/2) [ 3 ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/author/alison-baran/page/3) ### Get notified about the world of AP Automation Be the first to know about new AP Automation insights to drive Accounts Payable efficiency.