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title: 3 Important Lessons From Retailers on the Benefits of AP Automation
description: By implementing the correct technology, retail companies can avoid — or at least lessen — the impact of a potential supply chain issue.
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# [3 Important Lessons From Retailers on the Benefits of AP Automation](https://test.transcepta.com/blog/retail-accounts-payable-automation)

 Written by [Transcepta Marketing](https://test.transcepta.com/blog/author/transcepta-marketing) | Jul 2, 2021 3:59:40 PM

“Expect the unexpected” should be the new mantra for retail supply chain teams. For years, retailers have been forced to endure shifting politics, tariffs and a trade war with China. Layer in a global pandemic, shipping shutdowns, burning factories, blocked canals and port delays and you have a recipe for supply chain disaster.

[Read the full article](https://retailtouchpoints.com/blog/how-retail-companies-can-leverage-the-power-of-ap-p2p-automation-to-reduce-costs)

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