The lack of workflow automation solutions, in most instances, will equate into a significant loss of Days Working Capital (DWC) for all too many firms. Content management solutions, like Metafile's MetaViewer, were designed to alleviate the every day concerns that are amplified by the frantic time periods in either the calendar or fiscal year.

Mandt, who for decades has been developing content management solutions, and Nick Sprau, Metafile's VP of Marketing, share tips below for any firm looking to upgrade their workflow processes:

• Automate

• Ensure Easy Retrieval

• Go Paperless

Per a recent study by analysts at the Aberdeen Group, paper invoices cost firms up to 78% more to process than e-invoices. At a frantic time of year like year end, the corresponding cost can rise astronomically.

"Streamlining into a paperless process became a critical necessity, not just a pleasant convenience, especially when it came to closing out our year," comments Karen Apps, Gate's Payable/Fixed Asset Manager.

• Connect

Sprau states, "MetaViewer is designed to facilitate this process. Secure web-based access for remote offices eliminates delays in communicating vital information, while automatic vendor status notifications ensure both parties remain on the same page. Text messages to and from departmental managers along with all transaction documents are easily exchanged right within the product. This 'ad hoc workflow' and instant communication greatly speed up processes that can fall outside the formal financial workflows."

For more information on Metafile's MetaViewer, or to download previous case studies, please visit http://www.metaviewer.com/ittrium/visit?path=A1x2b0x1x79y1x2cex1x67

About Metafile
Metafile Information Systems, Inc. provides workflow automation solutions via customizable content management solution MetaViewer. A privately held software development and integration firm, Metafile has helped the financial departments in firms such as Winn Dixie, Gate Petroleum, Wellborn Cabinet and Allied Beverage streamline accounts payable and accounts receivable processes for over 25 years. More information on Metafile & MetaViewer may be found online at www.metaviewer.com