--- title: Document Management Blog | MES | Kristen Bowers description: Get updates and information from professionals on the MES Hybrid Document Systems blog! Contact us today to find out more! 905 475 9263 --- Contact us today! [905-475-9263](tel:+19054759263) [![MES Hybrid Document Systems](https://blog.mesltd.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Torontodocumentscanning_June2015/MES-Logo-Tagline2.png?width=492&name=MES-Logo-Tagline2.png)](https://www.mesltd.ca) ## Kristen Bowers ![](https://blog.mesltd.ca/hubfs/images/Kristen-Bowers_2.png) ### Recent Posts ## [Using a Document Scanning Service vs. Scanning Your Own Documents](https://blog.mesltd.ca/using-a-document-scanning-service-vs.-scanning-your-own-document) Posted by [Kristen Bowers](https://blog.mesltd.ca/author/kristen-bowers) on Apr 29, 2019 2:42:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.mesltd.ca/hubfs/Stock%20images/Businessman%20being%20depressed%20by%20accounting%20in%20his%20office.jpeg) ](https://blog.mesltd.ca/using-a-document-scanning-service-vs.-scanning-your-own-document) Document scanning work can be more complicated than you might imagine, particularly for industries with strict laws regarding data retention and security. If you’re considering scanning your own documents and storing them directly, you might look to a document scanning service as an alternative. Here are the benefits of using a document scanning service versus scanning your own documents. [Read More](https://blog.mesltd.ca/using-a-document-scanning-service-vs.-scanning-your-own-document) Topics: [document scanning services](https://blog.mesltd.ca/topic/document-scanning-services) ## [How to Find a Secure Document Scanning Services Company](https://blog.mesltd.ca/how-to-find-a-secure-document-scanning-services-company) Posted by [Kristen Bowers](https://blog.mesltd.ca/author/kristen-bowers) on Apr 24, 2019 12:38:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.mesltd.ca/hubfs/social-suggested-images/photodune-5531983-security-xs_2-2.jpg) ](https://blog.mesltd.ca/how-to-find-a-secure-document-scanning-services-company) The document scanning services company you select can have a critical impact on your organization and its customers. The company will be handling your data’s organization and transferring it to online systems, so it’s important that they are experts in this area. In this latest post, we’ll present a guide to finding a secure document scanning services company. [Read More](https://blog.mesltd.ca/how-to-find-a-secure-document-scanning-services-company) Topics: [document scanning services](https://blog.mesltd.ca/topic/document-scanning-services), [digital transformation](https://blog.mesltd.ca/topic/digital-transformation) ## [Where Will Accounts Receivable Automation Solutions Be 1 Year from Now?](https://blog.mesltd.ca/where-will-accounts-receivable-automation-solutions-be-1-year-from-now) Posted by [Kristen Bowers](https://blog.mesltd.ca/author/kristen-bowers) on Mar 25, 2019 10:32:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.mesltd.ca/hubfs/Stock%20images/The%20Best%20Is%20Yet%20to%20Come%20sign%20with%20a%20desert%20background.jpeg) ](https://blog.mesltd.ca/where-will-accounts-receivable-automation-solutions-be-1-year-from-now) Accounts receivable automation is changing the way companies do business. It’s freeing accountants from their need to chase customers and source invoicing data and allowing them to support the company in more profitable areas. [Read More](https://blog.mesltd.ca/where-will-accounts-receivable-automation-solutions-be-1-year-from-now) Topics: [accounts receivable](https://blog.mesltd.ca/topic/accounts-receivable), [document management](https://blog.mesltd.ca/topic/document-management), [business process automation](https://blog.mesltd.ca/topic/business-process-automation) ## [The Biggest Problem with End-to-end Receivables Management & How You Can Fix It](https://blog.mesltd.ca/the-biggest-problem-with-end-to-end-receivables-management-how-you-can-fix-it) Posted by [Kristen Bowers](https://blog.mesltd.ca/author/kristen-bowers) on Mar 21, 2019 10:16:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.mesltd.ca/hubfs/Stock%20images/Financial%20paper%20charts%20and%20graphs%20on%20the%20table-1.jpeg) ](https://blog.mesltd.ca/the-biggest-problem-with-end-to-end-receivables-management-how-you-can-fix-it) End-to-end receivables management requires your company to take into consideration the full range of steps from invoicing your client to collecting payments. Building an end-to-end system allows the organization to recognize the steps involved in the process and to place key stakeholders at each touch-point in the management structure. But companies still experience one common problem with end-to-end receivables management, and in this post, we’ll explore the problem in greater detail while providing you with a solution for your processes. [Read More](https://blog.mesltd.ca/the-biggest-problem-with-end-to-end-receivables-management-how-you-can-fix-it) Topics: [accounts receivable](https://blog.mesltd.ca/topic/accounts-receivable), [invoice automation](https://blog.mesltd.ca/topic/invoice-automation), [document management](https://blog.mesltd.ca/topic/document-management) ## [How to Sell AR Automation to a Skeptic](https://blog.mesltd.ca/how-to-sell-ar-automation-to-a-skeptic) Posted by [Kristen Bowers](https://blog.mesltd.ca/author/kristen-bowers) on Mar 18, 2019 7:03:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.mesltd.ca/hubfs/Stock%20images/Process%20Automation%20on%20the%20Metal%20Gears%20on%20Black%20Background..jpeg) ](https://blog.mesltd.ca/how-to-sell-ar-automation-to-a-skeptic) Accounts receivable automation is now changing the way companies complete their accounting processes and helping to save thousands of dollars in labour and administrative costs. But many business leaders still don’t see the clear value that accounts receivable automation can bring to their company in the long term. And so, to help guide you in selling automation to skeptics within your organization, we’re highlighting the many benefits automation can bring to your operations. [Read More](https://blog.mesltd.ca/how-to-sell-ar-automation-to-a-skeptic) Topics: [accounts receivable](https://blog.mesltd.ca/topic/accounts-receivable), [document management](https://blog.mesltd.ca/topic/document-management), [digital transformation](https://blog.mesltd.ca/topic/digital-transformation) ## [5 Things About Reducing Days Sales Outstanding You May Not Have Known](https://blog.mesltd.ca/5-things-about-reducing-days-sales-outstanding-you-may-not-have-known) Posted by [Kristen Bowers](https://blog.mesltd.ca/author/kristen-bowers) on Mar 15, 2019 9:37:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.mesltd.ca/hubfs/Stock%20images/Payment%20%20Concept.%20Button%20on%20Modern%20Computer%20Keyboard%20with%20Word%20Partners%20on%20It..jpeg) ](https://blog.mesltd.ca/5-things-about-reducing-days-sales-outstanding-you-may-not-have-known) Days sales outstanding (DSO) is a calculation designed to estimate the average length of a company’s collection process. Reducing this timeframe and shortening the amount of time it takes your company to be paid can help benefit your organization in a number of ways. This blog will focus on DSO elements that you might not have considered and explain ways to reduce DSO for your organization. [Read More](https://blog.mesltd.ca/5-things-about-reducing-days-sales-outstanding-you-may-not-have-known) Topics: [document management software](https://blog.mesltd.ca/topic/document-management-software), [accounts receivable](https://blog.mesltd.ca/topic/accounts-receivable), [invoice automation](https://blog.mesltd.ca/topic/invoice-automation), [business process automation](https://blog.mesltd.ca/topic/business-process-automation) ## [Accounts Payable Automation Software: Expectations Vs. Reality](https://blog.mesltd.ca/accounts-payable-automation-software-expectations-vs.-reality) Posted by [Kristen Bowers](https://blog.mesltd.ca/author/kristen-bowers) on Feb 20, 2019 9:42:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.mesltd.ca/hubfs/Stock%20images/Reality%20Check%20Ahead%20written%20on%20the%20road.jpeg) ](https://blog.mesltd.ca/accounts-payable-automation-software-expectations-vs.-reality) There’s a lot of talk in different business sectors about automation and how it can improve operations. For manufacturing industries, the benefits of automation are apparent. Specialized machinery takes over certain physical labour tasks, such as replacing workers on an assembly line or drivers for truck freight hauling. [Read More](https://blog.mesltd.ca/accounts-payable-automation-software-expectations-vs.-reality) Topics: [accounts payable](https://blog.mesltd.ca/topic/accounts-payable), [invoice processing](https://blog.mesltd.ca/topic/invoice-processing) ## [4 Things Your Boss Wishes You Knew About AP Invoice Automation](https://blog.mesltd.ca/4-things-your-boss-wishes-you-knew-about-ap-invoice-automation) Posted by [Kristen Bowers](https://blog.mesltd.ca/author/kristen-bowers) on Feb 18, 2019 9:39:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.mesltd.ca/hubfs/Stock%20images/Proficient%20young%20male%20employee%20with%20eyeglasses%20and%20checkered%20shirt%2c%20explaining%20a%20business%20analysis%20displayed%20on%20the%20monitor%20of%20a%20desktop%20PC%20to%20his%20female%20colleague%2c%20in%20the%20interior%20of%20a%20modern%20office.jpeg) ](https://blog.mesltd.ca/4-things-your-boss-wishes-you-knew-about-ap-invoice-automation) You may have heard that the accounts payable section of many businesses is experiencing somewhat of a shake-up. Automation is coming. Specifically, AP invoice automation is integrating into many different companies, adding more technology to the process of handling financial transactions that are coming into and out of a business. [Read More](https://blog.mesltd.ca/4-things-your-boss-wishes-you-knew-about-ap-invoice-automation) Topics: [accounts payable](https://blog.mesltd.ca/topic/accounts-payable), [invoice processing](https://blog.mesltd.ca/topic/invoice-processing) ## [Where Will AP Automation Be One Year From Now](https://blog.mesltd.ca/where-will-ap-automation-be-one-year-from-now) Posted by [Kristen Bowers](https://blog.mesltd.ca/author/kristen-bowers) on Feb 14, 2019 9:40:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.mesltd.ca/hubfs/Stock%20images/Multi-cultural%20business%20team%20looking%20at%20a%20laptop%20in%20the%20office.jpeg) ](https://blog.mesltd.ca/where-will-ap-automation-be-one-year-from-now) AP automation software continues to make waves and for a good reason. AP automation is streamlining financial activities by taking valuable human staff off of routine processing and letting software handle the drudgery of processing data. But what is AP automation software going to be in the future? [Read More](https://blog.mesltd.ca/where-will-ap-automation-be-one-year-from-now) Topics: [accounts payable](https://blog.mesltd.ca/topic/accounts-payable), [invoice automation](https://blog.mesltd.ca/topic/invoice-automation) ## [4 Things About Accounts Payable Automation Solutions You May Not Have Known](https://blog.mesltd.ca/4-things-about-accounts-payable-automation-solutions-you-may-not-have-known) Posted by [Kristen Bowers](https://blog.mesltd.ca/author/kristen-bowers) on Feb 11, 2019 9:29:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.mesltd.ca/hubfs/Stock%20images/Closeup%20portrait%20of%20attractive%20couple%2c%20handsome%20man%2c%20beautiful%20woman%2c%20looking%20distressed%20from%20financial%20problems%2c%20mounting%20bills%2c%20isolated%20on%20white%20background.%20Good%2c%20bad%20finance%20decision.%20Bank%20mistake.jpeg) ](https://blog.mesltd.ca/4-things-about-accounts-payable-automation-solutions-you-may-not-have-known) An accounts payable department is essential for a business to run smoothly. But the AP process has never been fast, easy, or fun. 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