Author Archives: Nick Sprau

About Nick Sprau

Nick is a 20 year veteran of the financial systems automation industry and has been personally involved in helping hundreds of organizations improve their business processes by utilizing document imaging, workflow and electronic document management technology. As a co-founder of Metafile (est 1979) he has seen great changes in the way information and specifically information found on paper (or destined to be printed on paper) is handled. Metafile's flagship product, MetaViewer, is used to automate all aspects of today's B2B transaction including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Order Processing, Proof of Delivery and more.

Why a Critical Look at Accounts Payable Processes Makes AP and ERP Technology Work

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Nick Sprau

Ever since America’s first business opened its doors hundreds of years ago, accounting has had a major influence in successfully moving business forward. In fact, accounting’s role in efficiently obtaining and paying for what’s needed to run the business, and … Continue reading →

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AP Automation as a Centralizing Force: One Distributor’s Story

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Nick Sprau

Much has been written about the value of accounts payable (AP) automation technology in driving efficiency, productivity and cost savings across the enterprise, but just how tangible can that value be? Consider the story of a major architectural glass and … Continue reading →

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Why Paperless Accounts Payable-ERP Tech Integration Can Boost Operational Advantage

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Nick Sprau

The success of every business in America is founded in the principles of accounting: Efficiently obtaining and paying for what’s needed to run the business, and ensuring prompt and accurate receipt of goods and services in return.

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Discover What’s New In Paperless With Metafile’s Latest Whitepaper “Full Spectrum Documentation Management and Workflow Automation”

Posted on April 25, 2008 by Nick Sprau

We’ve all seen the credit card company ad that begins with customers dancing their way through the checkout line, only to be interrupted by the curmudgeon (or tennis geek) who insists on paying with outmoded paper payment. Everything screeches to … Continue reading →

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Tis the Season Unless your document management process ensures a year-end spent dashing through a paper-based system.

Posted on December 12, 2007 by Nick Sprau

Here are some highlights from a press release we at Metafile recently put together to show that, although the advantages of document management, workflow and einvoicing are evident every day, if you are now dealing with paper-based year-end duties, your … Continue reading →

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Nick Sprau

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