Customer story:
How a Manufacturer Eliminated Manual Invoice Processing and Reduced Processing Time by 97%
Technicut, a global manufacturing leader, replaced manual invoice processing with scalable AP automation to manage approximately 2,500 invoices per month across three entities. By implementing AP automation for manufacturing, the company significantly reduced invoice processing time and improved visibility across its accounts payable operations.
Product:
Invoice Automation
Industry:
Manufacturing
erp:
Infor
Region:
UK&I
Overview:
97% Time reduction per invoice processed
Invoice volume:
2,500 monthly
Read Time: 5 minutes
Manufacturing
Increased visibility and control across all entities
90% Documents processed touch-free
CASE STUDIES:
What Finance Leaders in Manufacturing Are Saying
Technicut saw significant improvement across the full P2P process.
THE CHALLENGE:
Manual Invoice Processing Slowing Manufacturing Finance
Technicut operated three separate businesses, each managing growing invoice volumes. Their manual invoice processing model created operational bottlenecks:
- Time-consuming manual data entry
- Delays in invoice approvals
- Limited visibility into outstanding liabilities
- Increased risk of human error
- Difficulty scaling across multiple entities
As invoice volumes grew, invoice processing time became unsustainable, impacting financial control and reporting accuracy.
THE SOLUTION:
AP Automation for Manufacturing and Process Improvement
To drive accounts payable process improvement, Technicut implemented Kefron AP with seamless ERP integration.
The solution delivered:
- Automated capture of invoices via scan, email, or upload
- Intelligent data extraction regardless of format
- Automated routing and approval workflows
- Real-time visibility across three business entities
- Centralised digital storage of invoice records
This transformation eliminated manual invoice processing and accelerated invoice handling across the organisation.
THE OUTCOME:
97% Reduction in Invoice Processing Time
Since implementation, Technicut achieved measurable improvements:
- 97% reduction in invoice processing time
- 90% touch-free invoice processing
- Greater visibility across all entities
- Reduced manual errors
- Increased processing capacity without hiring
By replacing manual invoice processing with automation, Technicut strengthened financial governance and operational efficiency across its manufacturing operations.
Why This Case Matters for Manufacturing Finance Teams
This case demonstrates how AP automation for manufacturing can
Centralise and standardise AP processes across multiple businesses
Reduce manual data entry and human errors
Provide real-time visibility into approvals and liabilities
Scale invoice volume management without increasing headcount
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Replace Manual Invoice Processing with Scalable AP Automation
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Frequently asked questions:
What is manual invoice processing?
Manual invoice processing is the traditional method of handling supplier invoices using paper documents, email attachments, and spreadsheets, with finance teams manually entering invoice data into the accounting system. Each step, data entry, coding, approval, and posting, relies on human input rather than automation.
Why is manual invoice processing a problem for growing businesses?
Manual invoice processing becomes a problem as invoice volumes increase because it is slow, labour-intensive, and prone to errors. Growing businesses often experience lost invoices, duplicate payments, and limited visibility over cash flow when manual processes cannot scale efficiently.
How does manual invoice processing affect invoice processing time?
Manual invoice processing increases invoice processing time because every stage depends on people. Data entry, coding, approvals, and posting must be completed manually, which can extend processing cycles from a few days to several weeks, especially in multi-entity environments.
Why is manual invoice processing especially challenging in manufacturing?
In manufacturing, manual invoice processing is more complex due to high volumes of purchase order-backed invoices, goods receipts, and supplier variations. Matching invoices manually to POs and deliveries increases the risk of errors and delays, making it difficult to maintain accurate cost control and liability visibility.
What is AP automation for manufacturing?
AP automation for manufacturing is software that replaces manual invoice processing with automated data capture, PO matching, approval workflows, and ERP posting. It enables manufacturers to process invoices faster, improve accuracy, and maintain control across multiple entities or production sites.
What impact did automation have on invoice processing time in this case study?
After replacing manual invoice processing with automation, the business significantly reduced invoice processing time and increased touch-free processing. Automation allowed invoices to be captured, matched, approved, and posted electronically, delivering measurable improvements in speed, visibility, and efficiency.