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SSON's Essentials Guide To: Supplier-First Automation

After years of investment in automation tools, most AP teams are still stuck in manual cycles, bottlenecks, and frustrated supplier relationships. So what went wrong?

The first in a series, SSON's Essentials Guide to Supplier-First Automation, produced in partnership with Direct Commerce, uncovers how traditional automation has failed — and what it takes to finally get it right.

This report reveals how leading organizations are redesigning their AP strategies around supplier collaboration, transparency, and shared value — delivering efficiency gains that last.

Download the guide to learn how to:

  • Uncover the hidden costs behind “free” AP automation models, and how they silently drain supplier trust and cash flow.
  • Rebuild AP around win-win principles, creating value for both buyers and suppliers.
  • Empower suppliers with real-time visibility to eliminate friction, speed up payments, and strengthen relationships.
  • Design fair, transparent pricing models that eliminate vendor skimming and maximize ROI across your network.
  • Apply five practical supplier-first strategies to future-proof your AP function and unlock true end-to-end automation.

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