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EDI for Supplier Invoice Automation
Receive supplier invoices digitally, accurately, and at scale
EDI automates the receipt of supplier invoices into your business, ensuring invoice data arrives digitally, in the correct format, and ready for processing.
The Value of EDI for Supplier Invoice Automation
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straight-through processing for supplier invoices exchanged via EDI
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less manual data entry across accounts payable teams
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fewer invoice exceptions caused by format and data inconsistencies
Features of EDI for Supplier Invoice Automation
Managed Supplier Onboarding
B2BE handles supplier engagement, setup, testing, and support — removing the burden from AP teams.
Multi-Standard Invoice Processing
Receive invoices in multiple EDI formats (EDIFACT, ANSI X12, XML and more) without internal complexity.
Consistent Data Quality
Structured invoice data reduces mismatches in pricing, quantities, and references.
Scalable Invoice Volumes
Process high invoice volumes reliably, even during peak billing periods.
“With the orders coming in by EDI, our phone lines have been freed up and about 50% of our calls are now with our end consumers,”
Suman Mistry — Information Systems Manager. Mitre 10
‘The B2BE solution helped Visy in restructuring the accounts payable document processing activities and enormously boost business responsiveness, enhance transparency, increase cost savings and efficiencies, and most importantly deliver the vital information to our decision makers within the organisation’.
Richard Xuereb — Visy Corporate National Manager Shared Services Payable Division. Visy
Frequently Asked Questions
What does EDI cover in Supplier Invoice Automation?
EDI automates the secure exchange of supplier invoices directly into your finance or ERP system in a structured, validated format.
How does this improve accounts payable efficiency?
Invoices are received digitally, validated, and processed automatically — reducing manual entry, exceptions, and processing delays.
Is EDI suitable for all suppliers?
It’s best suited to high-volume or strategically important suppliers where automation delivers the greatest efficiency and control.
Does this support eInvoicing mandates?
Yes. EDI supports government-mandated invoice formats and frameworks, ensuring compliance without disrupting internal processes.
How does this integrate with matching and AP automation?
EDI invoices flow directly into matching and approval workflows, supporting straight-through processing and faster payment cycles.
