--- title: Ascend AP Transformations Blog | Automation (2) description: Automation | Read stories about organizations that transformed their AP department through automation and learn about industry best practices. (2) --- TOPIC # Automation (2) ![BrandingPatterns_1643857_BrandingPatterns-1_052223](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/hubfs/Ascend%20Software/BrandingPatterns_1643857_BrandingPatterns-1_052223.png) - [ ALL ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/all) - [ Accounts Payable ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/tag/accounts-payable) - [ Invoice / OCR ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/tag/invoice-ocr) - [ Workday ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/tag/workday) - [ ERP ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/tag/erp) - [ AP Automation ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/tag/ap-automation) - [ AP Automation Efficiency ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/tag/ap-automation-efficiency) - [ Automation ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/tag/automation) - [ Gen AI ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/tag/gen-ai) - [ AP Trends ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/tag/ap-trends) - [ Automated Payments ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/tag/automated-payments) - [ Payments ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/tag/payments) - [ Invoice Routing ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/tag/invoice-routing) - [ Finance Strategy ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/tag/finance-strategy) - [ Automatic Entry Rate ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/tag/automatic-entry-rate) - [ ocr ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/tag/ocr) - [ Worktags ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/tag/worktags) - [ Fraud ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/tag/fraud) - [ Fraud Prevention ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/tag/fraud-prevention) - [ LLMs ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/tag/llms) - [ Large Enterprises ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/tag/large-enterprises) - [ Press Releases ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/tag/press-releases) - [ Workday Partners ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/tag/workday-partners) - [ Workday Reporting ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/tag/workday-reporting) - [ artificial intelligence ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/tag/artificial-intelligence) - [ AP Costs ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/tag/ap-costs) - [ Approvals ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/tag/approvals) - [ Document Scanning ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/tag/document-scanning) - [ Health Care ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/tag/health-care) - [ cost savings ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/tag/cost-savings) - [ grants ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/tag/grants) - [ healthcare ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/tag/healthcare) - [ higher education ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/tag/higher-education) - [ machine learning ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/tag/machine-learning) - [ technology ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/tag/technology) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. AP Automation ### [Moving Beyond OCR: How Ascend AP Delivers True Accounts Payable Automation](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/ocr-software-vs-ap-invoice-automation-0) Workday’s OCR provides an excellent first step toward AP efficiency, and Ascend AP builds on that foundation by delivering additional automation and... Alison Baran Apr 8, 2025 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 Automation ### [The Average Cost of Processing a Purchase Order: A Detailed Analysis](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/the-average-cost-of-processing-a-purchase-order-a-detailed-analysis) A detailed analysis on the average cost of processing a purchase order and a breakdown of expenses, and strategies to minimize the cost. Matt Osborn May 16, 2023 [ 1 ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/tag/automation/page/1) [ 2 ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/tag/automation/page/2) [ 3 ](https://test.ascendsoftware.com/blog/tag/automation/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.