Automated Invoice Processing & Payment Tracking

AI-powered invoice processing system that automatically extracts data, validates information, and tracks payments for a manufacturing company, reducing processing time and improving cash flow management.

Date: October 12, 2024
Category: Financial Automation
Client: Manufacturing Company

The Challenge

A manufacturing company was processing over 500 invoices monthly through manual data entry, leading to errors, delays, and poor cash flow visibility. The accounting team spent 60+ hours weekly on invoice processing alone.

They needed an automated solution to extract invoice data, validate information against purchase orders, and provide real-time payment tracking to improve accuracy and reduce processing time.

Key Challenges:

  • Manual data entry errors causing payment delays
  • No automated matching with purchase orders
  • Poor visibility into payment status and cash flow
  • Time-consuming approval workflows
  • Difficulty tracking vendor payment terms
-85%
Processing Time
99%
Data Accuracy
+40%
Cash Flow Visibility

Our Solution

OCR Data Extraction

Implemented advanced OCR technology to automatically extract invoice data including vendor details, amounts, dates, and line items with 99% accuracy.

Automated Validation

Built intelligent validation system that matches invoices against purchase orders and flags discrepancies for manual review.

Smart Routing

Created automated approval workflows that route invoices to appropriate managers based on amount thresholds and department codes.

Payment Tracking

Developed real-time dashboard showing payment status, due dates, and cash flow projections with automated reminder notifications.

Results & Impact

Processing Efficiency

Reduced invoice processing time from 2 hours to 15 minutes per invoice, saving 85% of manual processing time.

Accuracy Improvement

Achieved 99% data accuracy with automated validation, eliminating costly payment errors and vendor disputes.

Cash Flow Management

Improved cash flow visibility by 40% with real-time payment tracking and automated forecasting capabilities.

Cost Savings

Saved $120K annually in labor costs while improving vendor relationships through timely payments and better communication.