ROSELAND, N.J., Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ADP®, a
leading provider of human resource outsourcing, payroll services,
tax and compliance services, benefits administration and accounts
payable solutions, today announced that Sears Canada Inc., has
selected ADP's Invoice Automation Suite to automate its accounts
payable (AP) processes. The electronic invoicing application is
part of the ADP Procure-to-Pay Solution.
Sears Canada assessed various
AP automation providers earlier this year and determined that the
ADP solution was the best fit for its accounts payable department.
By combining robust solution functionality around electronic
invoice automation and approval workflow with a strong services
component including supplier on-boarding, ADP's holistic offering
is well equipped to accommodate the complexities of a dynamic
organization like Sears Canada.
"On top of providing a platform with the features and
functionalities that we need for our non-merchandise business,
ADP's solution will help move our accounts payable department from
a paper-based operations to the ease and efficiency of electronic
transactions," said Greg Guyatt,
vice president and corporate controller, Sears Canada. "And since
the ADP application is compatible with a broad base of users and
suppliers, the vast Sears Canada supplier network can enjoy the
many benefits the electronic invoicing solution has to offer, such
as ease of use, increased visibility and reduction of risk and days
sales outstanding."
ADP's Invoice Automation Suite automates the entire AP process
from invoice to payment, while reducing costs and giving clients
improved controls and complete spend visibility. Its robust
workflow functionality helps ensure that all invoices are routed to
the appropriate users and approved in a timely manner. Suppliers
are also kept informed via a collaborative online portal, which
allows them to participate in and accelerate the dispute resolution
process.
"ADP is excited to partner with Sears Canada," said Leon Busch, vice president and general manager,
ADP Procure-to-Pay Solutions. "We're committed to providing a
streamlined solution that automates back-office processes and moves
transactions toward a more electronic environment, enabling Sears
Canada to optimize its AP operations and focus on its core
business."
Sears Canada is a multi-channel
retailer with a network that includes 196 corporate stores, 280
hometown dealer stores, 32 home improvement showrooms, more than
1,700 catalogue merchandise pick-up locations, 108 Sears Travel
offices and a nationwide home maintenance, repair, and installation
network. The company also publishes Canada's most extensive general merchandise
catalogue.
For more information on ADP Procure-to-Pay Solutions, please
visit
http://www.adp.com/solutions/employer-services/procure-to-pay-solutions.aspx.
About ADP
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADP), with about
$10 billion in revenues and
approximately 570,000 clients, is one of the world's largest
providers of business outsourcing solutions. Leveraging over 60
years of experience, ADP offers a wide range of human resources,
payroll, tax and benefits administration solutions from a single
source. ADP's easy-to-use solutions for employers provide superior
value to companies of all types and sizes. ADP is also a leading
provider of integrated computing solutions to auto, truck,
motorcycle, marine, recreational vehicle and heavy equipment
dealers throughout the world. For more information about ADP or to
contact a local ADP sales office, reach us at 1.800.225.5237 or
visit the company's website at www.ADP.com.
For more information, contact:
ADP Public Relations
(973) 974-7612
public_relations@adp.com
Jill Lewis, Weber Shandwick for
ADP
(952) 346-6279
jlewis@webershandwick.com
SOURCE Automatic Data Processing, Inc.