Logistics 2/27/2024 Technology can reduce the manual human hours to complete tasks by a significant amount and allow the companies to grow and scale without additional headcount. So often in transportation and logistics , when we think of opportunities to increase profitability, we tend to focus time on operations and variable expenses. While that’s important, technology is accelerating the speed at which we can reduce fixed costs. Technology can reduce the manual human hours necessary to complete tasks by a significant amount and allow the companies to grow and scale without additional headcount. Accounts payable and receivable challenges Many transportation and logistics companies face significant challenges with managing accounts payable and receivables processes (AP/AR). With invoices from multiple vendors, it can be difficult to tracks payments and verify accuracy. Manual AP/AR processes can lead to human errors, delays, and inefficiencies. To simplify operations and improve financial visibility, transportation and logistics companies should consider AP/AR automation solutions that automate invoice processing, reduce manual data entry, and provide real-time insights into cash flow and spending. AP/AR solutions At CLA, we noticed a growing demand for AP/AR automation. To address this need, we created a tool called Auto Extract , which has been successfully deployed to multiple clients resulting in up to a 90% decrease in manual invoice processing time. CLA takes a client-centric approach and strive to understand their AP/AR process before implementing Auto Extract. This allows us to integrate the tool at the appropriate stage and seamless integration with enterprise resource planning and accounting systems. Interested in seeing how this solution can help your business? Share a few of your toughest invoices and we’ll run them through our extraction program to show you how you can save money: Accounting Automation : Get Started : CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) (claconnect.com) CLA digital Digital strategy and roadmap development Data analytics and automation Cybersecurity and risk management This blog contains general information and does not constitute the rendering of legal, accounting, investment, tax, or other professional services. Consult with your advisors regarding the applicability of this content to your specific circumstances. © 2026 CliftonLarsonAllen. All rights reserved. "CliftonLarsonAllen" and "CLA" refer to CliftonLarsonAllen LLP. Securities and investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor, member FINRA/SIPC. CliftonLarsonAllen is a Minnesota LLP, with more than 120 locations across the United States. The Minnesota certificate number is 00963. The California license number is 7083. The Maryland permit number is 39235. The New York permit number is 64508. The North Carolina certificate number is 26858. If you have questions regarding individual license information, please contact Elizabeth Spencer . CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP), an independent legal entity, is a network member of CLA Global , an international organization of independent accounting and advisory firms. Each CLA Global network firm is a member of CLA Global Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee. CLA Global Limited does not practice accountancy or provide any services to clients. CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) is not an agent of any other member of CLA Global Limited, cannot obligate any other member firm, and is liable only for its own acts or omissions and not those of any other member firm. Similarly, CLA Global Limited cannot act as an agent of any member firm and cannot obligate any member firm. The names “CLA Global” and/or “CliftonLarsonAllen,” and the associated logo, are used under license.