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title: 3 things eating your AP team’s time (that software can fix today)
url: https://www.medius.com/videos/finance-insights/3-things-eating-your-ap-team-s-time-that-software-can-fix-today/
updated: 2026-09-10T17:37:49Z
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# 3 things eating your AP team’s time (that software can fix today)

This video outlines three primary inefficiencies affecting accounts payable teams: manual data entry and coding, the time-consuming process of chasing invoice approvals, and handling frequent supplier status queries. The video explains how automation addresses these issues by automatically capturing and routing invoices, using rule-based reminders for approvals, and providing suppliers with self-service tracking for payment status. The video concludes by directing viewers to a full guide on reducing manual invoice processing without increasing headcount.

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Transcript

Your AP team didn't get into finance to key invoices into spreadsheets, but that's still where a lot of their time goes. Here are three things slowing them down right now.

First, data entry and coding.

Right now, your team spends hours entering invoice data and assigning codes manually. With automation, invoices are captured, coded, and routed automatically.

Second, chasing approvals.

Right now, your team is following up across email and different tools just to get invoices approved. With automation, invoices are routed based on rules and reminders and escalations happen automatically.

Third, supplier status queries.

Right now, your team spends time answering questions like, has my invoice been paid? With automation, suppliers can track invoice and payment status themselves.

Same team, dramatically less manual work. That's what AP Automation actually does.

If you wanna see how to reduce manual invoice processing without adding headcount, explore the full guide.

## Explore more:

### [See AI at work in Medius](https://www.medius.com/ai-innovation/ "Innovation and AI")

Discover how AI enhances accounts payable automation and improves finance operations.

### [Explore AP automation solutions](https://www.medius.com/solutions/medius-accounts-payable-automation/ "Medius Accounts Payable Automation")

Learn how Medius reduces manual work and increases touchless processing.

### [Improve performance with benchmarks](https://www.medius.com/customers/ap-benchmark-report/ "AP Benchmark Report")

Understand how KPIs and automation metrics drive measurable results.

### [Discover the Medius platform](https://www.medius.com/solutions/ "Solutions")

See how automation, AI, and analytics streamline finance processes.

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