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Frequently asked questions

Common questions from finance teams evaluating accounts payable automation. Can't find what you're looking for? Contact Us and our team will be happy to help.

Product & Flexibility

How customizable is DocLib for our business processes?

DocLib is designed to balance structure and flexibility. The platform provides out-of-the-box automation for accounts payable while allowing workflows to be configured based on your organization’s approval rules, entities, and operational requirements.

This approach allows teams to tailor workflows to their needs without introducing unnecessary complexity.

How flexible are the workflows?

Workflows are configurable based on business rules such as entity, department, approval thresholds, and supplier requirements, allowing organizations to align automation with real-world processes.

Implementation & Adoption

What does implementation look like?

DocLib follows a structured rollout approach designed to align with your ERP environment:

  • Project Kickoff: Align goals and map current workflows
  • ERP Integration (Weeks 2–5): Connect DocLib to your ERP and align data and controls
  • Finance Rollout (Weeks 6–8): Configure workflows and train teams
  • Go-Live (Weeks 9–12): Begin live invoice processing with monitoring and support
  • Continuous Improvement: Optimize workflows and increase automation over time

Will this disrupt our current processes?

No. DocLib is designed to align with your existing workflows and ERP environment, allowing teams to improve efficiency without replacing core systems or introducing disruption.

Scale & Global Operations

Can DocLib support global operations?

Yes. DocLib supports global organizations operating across multiple regions, entities, and currencies.

Suppliers can submit invoices in different formats, languages, and currencies, and DocLib captures, processes, and routes them through approval workflows while maintaining alignment with ERP data.

Does DocLib scale as our organization grows?

Yes. DocLib is designed to scale with your organization, supporting new workflows, evolving processes, and changes in ERP environments.

As business needs change, workflows can be adjusted to maintain alignment with operational and financial requirements.

Differentiators

Why not just use our ERP for AP automation?

ERP systems manage financial transactions, but many organizations still rely on manual steps or disconnected processes for invoice intake, validation, and approvals.

DocLib introduces structure and automation to these workflows before transactions are finalized in the ERP, helping teams reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and maintain visibility across invoice processing.

Will DocLib add another system for our team to manage?

DocLib is designed to replace fragmented processes that are often managed across email, spreadsheets, and multiple tools.

By centralizing invoice workflows in a structured environment aligned with your ERP, teams can reduce complexity rather than add to it.

What makes DocLib implementation low risk?

DocLib follows a structured rollout aligned with your ERP environment, allowing organizations to introduce automation in phases.

This approach helps teams improve workflows without disrupting existing financial systems or day-to-day operations.

How is DocLib different from other AP automation platforms?

Many AP automation tools operate as standalone systems that require syncing data back to the ERP.

DocLib is designed to keep workflows aligned with ERP data and financial processes, allowing organizations to automate invoice capture, validation, and approvals while maintaining a single source of truth.

This helps reduce data fragmentation and improves consistency across financial operations.

How much of our invoice processing can be automated?

Automation levels vary depending on invoice volume, data quality, and workflow complexity.

DocLib is designed to increase straight-through processing by automating invoice capture, validation, and approval routing, while allowing teams to maintain control over exceptions and edge cases.

How does DocLib help maintain financial control and auditability?

DocLib enforces structured workflows for validation, approvals, and document management, ensuring consistency across financial processes.

Invoice data, supporting documents, and approval history are all maintained in a connected audit trail, helping organizations strengthen governance without slowing down operations.

ERP & Integrations

How does DocLib integrate with ERP systems?

DocLib uses a real-time integration approach to align workflows with ERP data. This ensures invoice processing, validation, and approvals remain connected to ERP transactions without requiring manual synchronization.

Which ERP systems does DocLib support?

DocLib integrates with ERP systems including QAD, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor, SAP, and Acumatica, with support for additional ERP environments based on integration requirements.

Does DocLib replace our ERP?

No. DocLib works alongside your ERP. The ERP remains the system of record for financial data, reporting, and governance.

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