--- title: "Stuck in the Stone Age: Automating Accounts Payable Is Overrated" description: Who needs efficiency and progress? Dive into 'Staying Stuck in the Stone Age' and learn why embracing accounts payable automation is just overhyped. image: https://www.dtiibs.com/hubfs/Depositphotos_86318624_L.jpg --- [![logo](https://www.dtiibs.com/hubfs/DTI%20Website%20March%20-%202019/Home%20Page/logo.svg "logo")](https://www.dtiibs.com/) - Call our sales team - [336.346.1580](tel:336.346.1580) ![](https://www.dtiibs.com/hubfs/DTI%20Website%20March%20-%202019/Contact/arrow-2-White.svg) ### Contact Us # Stuck in the Stone Age: Automating Accounts Payable Is Overrated Sep 11 ![Ian Campbell](https://www.dtiibs.com/hubfs/ian-blog.jpg) Find me on: [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/iancampbell95/) [![Share on Facebook](https://www.dtiibs.com/hubfs/DTI%20Website%20March%20-%202019/Blog/facebook-blue.svg) ](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fexample.com%2Fmy-page%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on Twitter](https://www.dtiibs.com/hubfs/DTI%20Website%20March%20-%202019/Blog/twitter-blue.svg) ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=http%3A%2F%2Fexample.com%2Fmy-page%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=http%3A%2F%2Fexample.com%2Fmy-page%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://www.dtiibs.com/hubfs/DTI%20Website%20March%20-%202019/Blog/linkedin-blue.svg) ](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=http%3A%2F%2Fexample.com%2Fmy-page%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) Ah, the joys of manually shuffling paper, deciphering illegible handwriting, and playing a never-ending game of phone tag with vendors – who needs the convenience of [automation in their accounts payable process](https://www.dtiibs.com/payments-automation)? In a world where progress is overrated, let's dive into the remarkably compelling reasons why you absolutely shouldn't automate your accounts payable. Get ready to revel in inefficiency and embrace the chaos!   ## Who Needs Accuracy Anyway? Who cares about accuracy when you can spend your days deciphering vendor invoices like a modern-day cryptographer? With automation, you might actually end up with correct numbers on your balance sheet – where's the thrill in that? Embrace the excitement of manually entering figures wrong and watching your finances perform a chaotic dance that would make even the most seasoned circus performer jealous.   ## A Game of Vendor Tag: Because Time is Overrated Why waste time on automation when you could spend hours calling, emailing, and sending carrier pigeons to your vendors for clarifications? Who doesn't enjoy the suspense of waiting for a response while your deadlines crumble like ancient scrolls? [Automation might free up your time](https://www.dtiibs.com/solutions/digital-transformation), but you'd miss out on the exquisite stress that comes from last-minute panic.   ## Excel Spreadsheets: The Real MVPs Why bother with fancy software when you have the trusty Excel spreadsheet by your side? The beauty of manually entering data into rows and columns is unparalleled. Who needs real-time insights when you can painstakingly update your spreadsheets and marvel at the beauty of formula errors? [Automation might provide accurate reports](https://www.dtiibs.com/reports-and-dashboards), but nothing says "vintage" like paper printouts of your meticulously crafted spreadsheets.   ## Job Security: The Manual Way With automation, you risk becoming expendable due to your newfound efficiency. But who wants job security in this era of uncertainty? Stick to your manual processes and savor the thrill of being the sole gatekeeper to your company's financial chaos. Besides, everyone loves being the hero who swoops in to fix errors caused by a lack of automation.   ## Vendors Love the Runaround Why streamline communication with vendors when you can keep them on their toes with a classic game of telephone? Automating accounts payable means vendors might actually get paid on time and have accurate information – where's the fun in that? Keep them guessing about payment status and let them admire your commitment to a bygone era. In a world that's increasingly embracing automation and technological advancements, staying firmly rooted in the past is a truly bold choice. Who needs the benefits of accuracy, efficiency, and [streamlined processes](https://www.dtiibs.com/solutions/business-process-improvement) when you can relish the chaos, stress, and inefficiency of manual accounts payable? So, go forth, brave warriors of the old ways, and let the world know that automation is for the faint-hearted. 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