The Benefits of Scanning

Scanning Turns Paper Invoices Into "E" Data—and AP into "Accounts Paperless" by Judy Bicking, IOFM Senior Trainer Scanning technology and workflow present a huge opportunity to gain control over paper and change the perception of AP. Since many suppliers cannot send invoices electronically, scanning provides significant benefits. Primarily, it turns paper into "e" data, or an electronic invoice image. With scanning capability, AP does not need the cooperation of the supplier or a costly…