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The State of AR Automation 2024

New automated tools are pivotal in attracting the next generation of credit managers, positioning B2B credit management at the forefront of technological innovation. As a data-rich profession, credit management is uniquely poised to leverage cutting-edge advancements.

This white paper, in partnership with BlackLine, explores how the current landscape of automation in accounts receivable remains mostly unchanged from 2023, yet the trends that have changed speak volumes about the growing demand for automation and curiosity about its benefits for the trade credit profession.

December 2022
Every company’s success starts with its people. But as the economy tightens, collection activity naturally increases and staffing in the credit department rarely matches the demands of maintaining collection efforts. Give your existing collectors every opportunity for success by assigning workload in a way that allows your team to divide and conquer collection activity. Download the NACM Expert Credit Brief, Guidelines for Assigning Collector Workload, to learn more about the different types of automation and how to persuade upper management of the benefits. The white paper power…

October 2022
Business-to-business (B2B) credit professionals are expected to do more with less in today’s world, but automation can bridge the gap. Yet, most credit departments use automation in only 25% or less of their processes, according to an eNews poll. One difference between those departments in the infancy stage of automation and those in the advanced stage is the credit department’s ability to build a solid argument that appeals to upper management. Download the NACM Expert Credit Brief, Build Your Case for Automation, to learn more about the different types of automation and how to per…

June 2022
Measuring days sales outstanding remains a long-standing benchmark for senior management because it measures the number of days it takes to turn sales into cash—despite many credit professionals not being a fan of it. However, there are several ways to measure DSO—some better than others. Download the NACM Expert Credit Brief, Managing DSO, to learn more about the different ways to measure DSO and the pros and cons of each. The white paper powered by NACM Thought Leaders covers: Standard or Average DSO Best Possible DSO True DSO Average Days Delinquent Sales Weighted DSO