“Our DSOs are down and we have beaten our collections targets for two quarters in a row. I attribute that to ramping up on Lockstep Collect and it’s automation.”
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Accounts Receivable Software Buyers Guide
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11 POSITIONS IN YOUR COMPANY THAT CAN BENEFIT FROM ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AUTOMATION
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LOGISTICS
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