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Sep 17Thu
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur Publishes 2026 Invoice Management Software Comparison

    The SAP Concur blog published a 2026 invoice management software comparison covering SAP Concur, BILL, Zoho Books, and Tipalti. It notes that 77% of organizations still enter invoices manually and outlines core capabilities including OCR and AI data extraction, purchase order matching, approval workflows, payment execution, and ERP integration. SAP Concur positions itself as a connected spend management platform linking invoice, expense, and travel management, citing more than 54,000 organizations and 96 million users worldwide.

Dec 8Mon
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur: AI-Powered AP Automation Boosts Invoice Processing

    SAP Concur published a guide on accounts payable automation outlining five steps: assessing the current AP process baseline, defining automation goals, understanding AI's role in invoice processing, gaining insights through spend visibility and integration, and maintaining flexibility to navigate uncertainty. It cites data that businesses adding automated AP solutions to an integrated travel and expense platform process 64% more invoices monthly and achieve average savings of 20%.

Sep 23Tue
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur Recognized as G2 Fall 2025 Leader Across Multiple Categories

    SAP Concur announced it won a 2025 G2 Best Software Award in the Best Accounting and Finance Software category, marking its fifth consecutive year of recognition. In G2's Fall 2025 Grid Reports, SAP Concur was named a Leader in four categories: Expense Management, Travel Management, Invoice Management and AP Automation, earning 65 leader awards. G2 is visited by 90 million software buyers annually and hosts over 2.8 million verified user reviews.

Apr 29Tue
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur: Strengthening Expense Reporting Resilience with AI and Automation

    A SAP Concur blog post argues that modern expense reporting and accounts payable (AP) management should start with AP automation, then build resilience through AI and cybersecurity investment and a rethink of ESG. Its research shows 71% of companies say integrated, AI-enhanced travel and expense (T&E) technology improves expense-related fraud detection, and that adding automated AP solutions to integrated T&E solutions yields 22% annual cost savings. It also recommends spend-request tools to approve and control spending before it occurs and AI-embedded invoice solutions to deter fake vendors, duplicate payments and other fraud, while stressing financial storytelling to win leadership suppor…

Mar 4Tue
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    Ardent Report: AI-Fueled AP Automation Reshapes Expense Management

    The annual AP trends and predictions report from Ardent Partners, sponsored by SAP Concur, shows that 74% of AP departments planned to use artificial intelligence in some way by the end of 2024, a record-high adoption rate. AI and AP automation are improving invoice processing, fraud detection, forecasting, and cash flow management while freeing AP staff to focus on exceptions. The report also notes that AI risks must be addressed through governance and security controls, and that geopolitical conflicts and tariffs could raise prices and inflation, increase global invoicing complexity, and disrupt supply chains. It predicts that 80% of routine tasks will be handled by AP automation within t…

Oct 17Tue
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur: How AP Automation Is Fueling Strategic Procurement

    A SAP Concur article notes that expanding spending channels and payment methods, a decentralized workforce, and new vendor scrutiny have made procurement more complex. It says fewer than 20% of organizations have fully automated AP processes and 70% of global invoice processing is still paper based; AP automation reduces processing time by an average of 16%, cuts invoice processing costs by an average of 29%, and delivers up to 20% cost savings by reducing non-compliant spend.

Jul 26Wed
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur Podcast: TCG Consulting on AP Automation

    The SAP Concur Conversations podcast features Grace Swain, Senior Consultant at TCG Consulting, discussing accounts payable (AP) automation. Only 10% of businesses have fully automated their AP processes, with most still heavily manual. The conversation covers key barriers (upfront cost, process volume, change management), a phased implementation path (supplier portals, OCR, ERP integration), and the value of automation in reducing risk, lowering costs, and improving spend visibility.

Jul 12Wed
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    AvidXchange Chief Evangelist on Barriers to AP Automation Innovation

    The SAP Concur Conversations podcast features Chris Elmore, Chief Evangelist at AvidXchange, discussing barriers to innovation in AP automation. Elmore notes that the risk-averse culture in accounting trains younger workers to uphold the status quo rather than drive change. He emphasizes that the real value of automation is freeing up time for accountants to focus on high-value work, citing the historical example of loom industry automation creating new markets.

Mar 2Thu
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur Releases AP Automation Selection Checklist

    SAP Concur released a checklist for selecting accounts payable automation solutions, noting that manual invoice capture, auditing, routing, approval and payment steps are error-prone and time-consuming. Amid economic uncertainty, fully automating AP processes can improve efficiency and spending visibility. The checklist advises evaluating whether solutions can automatically match purchase orders, invoices and payments, use AI and machine learning for accuracy, and provide a near-real-time cash flow view.

Feb 28Tue
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur Releases Concur Invoice Customer ROI Data

    SAP Concur released ROI data reported by Concur Invoice customers. Customers report a 60% reduction in missing invoices, 29% reduction in time spent by AP/finance teams capturing invoices, 26% reduction in budget overspending and 11% cost savings through supplier-negotiated rates after automating. Customers also say it took only 7 months to pay back the initial investment, saving an estimated $43,000 annually. The data comes from an AMI 2022 global study.

Jun 29Wed
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur Podcast: AP Automation Frees People to Do Their Best Jobs

    A SAP Concur podcast conversation with Deloitte explores how accounts payable (AP) automation empowers employees and enhances strategic value. Deloitte specialist Oren Geshuri notes that AP has traditionally been viewed as a non-strategic area; automation does not eliminate people but frees AP teams from paper-based processes to focus on more strategic work. COVID-19 served as a litmus test for organizational survivability: organizations that had already automated could quickly shift to remote work, while those without automation struggled with paper invoices that couldn't be taken home. The discussion also covers talent retention, employee experience, and the impact of automation on overal…

  2. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur Publishes Guide for Building a Business Case for AP Automation

    SAP Concur published a guide to help businesses build a business case for accounts payable automation. The article uses a Tennessee insulation manufacturer's example to show that automation reduced month-end close time from five business days to two, and recommends using case studies, industry statistics, and company data to demonstrate automation value to financial leadership.

  3. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur: Three Bad Habits Holding Back Business Growth

    SAP Concur blog identifies three internal barriers to business growth: paper-based expense and invoice processes, lack of policy compliance, and unapproved spend. It cites research that automation speeds up expense approval by up to 80%, and gives examples: London charity Thames Reach moved to SAP Concur and reduced filing from a six-foot-high cabinet to a concertina file in the first six months; customer RED found £27,000 spent with Amazon last year was all unapproved and has now moved to a single Amazon Business account.

  4. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur: How to Find the Right Solution to Automate Accounts Payable for Your SMB

    A SAP Concur blog post offers guidance for SMBs on selecting accounts payable (AP) automation solutions. Citing AMI-Partners, it notes the typical SMB works with 190 suppliers and vendors, generating 2,280 checks annually if one check per vendor per month; 42% of surveyed SMBs report invoice reconciliation errors; and accounting or finance staff spend 14% of their time each week processing invoices, more than five hours per employee per week. The post recommends choosing a solution that achieves complete paperless automation, automatically captures invoices, supports mobile apps for iOS and Android, provides standard reports and built-in metrics tools, and covers the entire invoice manageme…

  5. SAP Concur Blog

    Three Steps to Increasing Business Cash Flow

    A SAP Concur blog post outlines three key steps for businesses to improve cash flow: evaluate finances to improve cash flow visibility, including reviewing AR and AP processes and 30-, 60-, and 90-day projections; diversify revenue streams to strengthen cash flow stability; and manage vendor payments through accounts payable automation. The article notes that a healthy business is not just about profits but about maintaining steady, predictable cash flow, without which bills go unpaid, payroll gets delayed, and growth grinds to a halt.

  6. SAP Concur Blog

    Improve Visibility and Cashflow with Intelligently Automated AP Management

    SAP Concur blog post describes how Concur Invoice solution improves AP management through automation. Citing IDC white paper data, it shows companies using Concur Invoice achieved average annual benefits of $662,700, reduced invoice processing time by 75%, improved AP staff efficiency by 45% and auditing staff efficiency by 40%, with an average payback period of four months and a 634% three-year ROI.

  8. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur: What Expense and AP Automation Really Means for Your Job

    SAP Concur published a blog post discussing the impact of expense and AP automation on finance staff. The article notes that automation can reduce repetitive manual tasks, allowing finance staff to focus on higher-value work such as strategic analysis and vendor negotiations. It cites a World Economic Forum projection that by 2025, automation will disrupt 85 million jobs while creating 97 million new ones. The article also covers benefits in compliance, accuracy, cost control, and business insights, citing cases from companies like Alkermes, Plymouth Rock Assurance, and CareerBuilder.

  9. SAP Concur Blog

    Corporate Spending Innovations Launches CSI Paysystems in SAP Concur App Center

    Corporate Spending Innovations launched CSI Paysystems, an integrated payments automation platform, within the SAP Concur App Center. The integration with Concur Invoice streamlines accounts payable automation, covering invoice capture, approval workflows, payment decisioning, and reconciliation. Customers can sync vendor data, scan and code invoices, automatically send payment data to CSI Paysystems for supplier payments including secure virtual card payments, and view payment status and settlement data within Concur Invoice.

  10. SAP Concur Blog

    The Value of Automating Your AP Process

    A SAP Concur blog post discusses the value of automating the accounts payable (AP) process. Citing an AMI-Partners survey of 420 companies across five countries, it finds that automating invoicing delivers significant benefits: savings of more than $34,000 annually ($1,100 for every 100 invoices processed), a 16% reduction in time spent on invoice management, 54% of companies reporting improved analytics, and 46% finding increased employee satisfaction. The article emphasizes that AP solutions should go beyond automation to improve underlying processes and support mobile access.

  11. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur: How Public Sector IT Can Transform Government with AP and Expense Automation

    SAP Concur addresses public sector IT leaders with talking points for modern AP and expense management software: improving spend transparency and accountability, planning budgets on real data, improving employee experience and retention, and eliminating errors and fraud. It suggests extending AP automation to state and local governments.

  12. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur: How Much Can SMBs Really Benefit from Invoice Management Automation?

    A SAP Concur blog post examines the potential benefits of invoice management automation for small-to-midsize businesses (SMBs) in accounts payable (AP). Citing AMI-Partners, it notes the typical SMB works with 190 suppliers and vendors, generating 2,280 checks annually if one check per vendor per month; 42% of surveyed SMBs report invoice reconciliation errors; and accounting/finance staff spend 14% of their time each week processing invoices. The post states automated invoicing solutions yield average annual savings of US$34,000 and US$11 per invoice, and promotes Concur Invoice and its ROI calculator.

  13. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur and Deloitte Discuss the Evolution of AP Automation

    SAP Concur Value Consultant Ryan Hamilton and Deloitte Specialist Master Oren Geshuri discuss the current state and future evolution of accounts payable (AP) automation in a podcast. The conversation focuses on employee experience and spend governance, noting that COVID-19 accelerated the digitization of AP processes and highlighting the strategic value of automation in improving efficiency, optimizing cash flow, and enhancing organizational resilience.

  14. SAP Concur Blog

    How AP Automation Can Help SMBs Gain Better Control Over Spend

    SAP Concur blog cites an Oxford Economics report: 82% of businesses with 1,000 or fewer employees identified new gaps in cash flow management tools and finance processes due to COVID-19. 53% say the pace of digital transformation is speeding up. Among those who digitized invoice management, 43% saw increased organizational agility and resiliency, and 25% saw increased visibility into spending and reduced costs. The article recommends AP automation via solutions like Concur Invoice to gain real-time spend visibility, reduce manual errors, and optimize cash flow.

  15. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur: The Business Value of Concur Invoice and 505% ROI

    A SAP Concur blog post cites an IDC white paper finding that eight interviewed businesses improved their AP processes with Concur Invoice: staff time on invoice processing fell 68%, employee compliance rose to nearly 100%, late payments to vendors dropped 67%, line-of-business productivity rose 11%, and IT staff time managing AP solutions fell 29%. The white paper also projects annual benefits of $775,401 per organization ($15,418 per 1,000 invoices) and a 505% ROI over five years.

  16. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur: Building AP Nirvana with Millennials

    A SAP Concur blog post cites surveys finding that 93% of Millennials say up-to-date technology is one of the most important factors at work; a PwC study found 59% of Millennials value an employer's willingness to provide state-of-the-art technology when considering a job, and 78% say access to technology they like makes them more effective. It argues traditional AP systems with manual input and paper shuffling conflict with tech-savvy Millennials, and says Millennials will comprise 40% of the working population by 2020.