Finance Accounting

Manufacturing

Breaking language barriers with AI, for efficient invoice processing

Leon Muller, the Director of Finance and Accounting at a major European producer of induction devices, was determined to find a solution to tackle the lack of efficiency in their invoice-to-pay process. Taking decisive action, he partnered with Infosys BPM to transform the accounts payable process with an AI/ML model. The outcomes were impressive as the initiative improved efficiency by 30%, reduced processing time to 2 days, and drastically minimised backlogs, delivering a substantial $300K in cost savings

Approach summary:

  • Reviewed process for inefficiencies
  • Identified invoice formats, languages, and dialects
  • Ensured availability of infrastructure for external environment
  • Trained the AI/ML model

Key Benefits:

100% Data extracted and updated in APOC
1000 to 0 From backlogs reduced
30% Improvement in AP process efficiency
~$300K Saved in personnel costs