How managed AP and AR support process improvement
A quiet shift is happening in how businesses manage their money in and out. From logistics to healthcare, companies are rethinking how they approach accounts receivable and payable management — and realizing that automation alone isn’t enough.
Instead of patching together software or relying on siloed teams, more organizations are turning to managed services that provide complete AP and AR management solutions. This finance transformation goes beyond efficiency — it creates visibility, control, and long-term value.
Defining managed AP and AR services
So, what exactly is managed AP and AR?
It’s more than just handing off tasks or plugging in automation software. Managed services combine smart technology, finance expertise, and hands-on support to take over and optimize your AP and AR management from end to end. The goal isn’t just efficiency — it’s smarter decision-making and healthier cash flow.
When businesses invest in managed AP and AR, they gain a partner that actively runs their processes, applies best practices, and improves outcomes over time.
Automation vs. outsourcing vs. true managed services
The fintech landscape is filled with options — and while automation and outsourcing are both widely used, the real challenge is figuring out which model delivers the most value. They’re not interchangeable, and each brings its own strengths and tradeoffs.
- Business process automation refers to using technology to streamline tasks like invoice matching or payment scheduling.
- Business process management focuses on optimizing how these processes work together across the organization.
- Outsourcing involves delegating processes to an external team, often with minimal integration or oversight.
- Managed Services, by contrast, combine automation and expert guidance. A managed service provider becomes an extension of your finance team, continuously improving processes while handling the day-to-day execution.
With Corcentric, you don’t have to choose between automation vs. outsourcing. We bring both together under one roof, wrapped in a strategic approach tailored to your business.
Business process management vs. business process automation
When optimizing financial operations, the terms business process management and business process automation often surface — but they’re not interchangeable.
- Business process automation focuses on task execution: using software to eliminate manual steps.
- Business process management is about the big picture — designing, measuring, and refining end-to-end workflows.
Real transformation happens when both strategies work together. That’s exactly how Corcentric delivers results.
Why Corcentric?
We don’t just provide technology. We become your partner in running and refining the full financial lifecycle. Our AP and AR management solutions offer clarity, control, and cost savings — backed by real human expertise.
Whether you’re evaluating accounts receivable and payable management, looking to integrate automation, or rethinking your process design, Corcentric meets you where you are — and helps you scale smarter.
Ready to simplify your AP and AR management? Let’s talk about how Corcentric can tailor a managed services solution that fits your business.