A singular focus on maximizing Days Payment Outstanding (DPO) is not sufficient to optimize an organization’s payables strategy. There are multiple drivers that can affect optimality and a holistic consideration of tradeoffs is essential for optimal decisions. An integrated analytical system, using artificial intelligence, can enable organizations to make real-time decisions to improve their margins and return on assets. We believe optimizing payables strategies can switch an Accounts Payables function from a cost center to a profit center.