From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs: Rethink PO Invoice Processing with AI

The hidden cost of PO invoice chaos

For many organizations, PO invoice processing is a daily struggle. Missing or incorrect PO data, manual matching, and supplier complaints create bottlenecks that slow down accounts payable (AP) teams and frustrate suppliers. In fact, for complex, global businesses, up to 20% of PO-based invoices arrive with PO issues, leading to delays, compliance risks, and lost productivity.

But what if PO invoices could process themselves? What if your AP team could move from firefighting exceptions to driving strategic value?

Enter InvoiceAI: Touchless PO Invoice Automation

At Basware, we believe that the future of AP is touchless. That’s why we’ve embedded AI into every step of the PO invoice process. With InvoiceAI for PO Invoice Automation, organizations can eliminate manual intervention, cut exceptions, and ensure on-time payments—turning a traditional pain point into a source of competitive advantage.

InvoiceAI for PO Invoice Automation brings together SmartPDF, Basware Guardian, SmartMatching, AP Matching Agent, and Insights Pro to streamline every step of the PO invoice journey, delivering comprehensive invoice lifecycle management:

  1. SmartPDF: Transform PO invoices into structured data ready for accurate matching and validation, powered by AI. No more manual data entry or lost PO numbers—just clean, actionable information.
  2. Basware Guardian for AP: Prevent PO errors before they slow you down. AI flags invoices with missing or invalid PO data, predicts likely PO values, and applies policy checks for compliance.
  3. SmartMatching: Maximize touchless PO invoice processing with intelligent matching. AI learns supplier and PO patterns to boost association rates and handle complex, multi-PO invoices.
  4. AP Matching Agent: Resolve exceptions quickly with AI-guided actions. Get clear explanations for matching failures and actionable recommendations to accelerate resolution.
  5. Insights Pro: Make smarter decisions with real-time, AI-driven insights. Explore PO, invoice, and supplier data in natural language and simulate scenarios for better outcomes.

Touchless. Accurate. On-Time.

With InvoiceAI, PO invoices flow the way they should. No friction, no delays, no compromise. Finance teams using AI-powered PO invoice automation report significant improvements—not just in processing speed, but in accuracy, compliance, and supplier satisfaction. By reducing manual steps, your team can reclaim valuable hours each week to focus on higher-impact work.

  • Reduce invoice processing times by 50%
  • Minimize errors, strengthen compliance, and improve audit readiness
  • Enhance supplier relationships with faster, on-time payments
  • Free up AP teams to focus on strategic initiatives

Ready to Rethink Your PO Invoice Process?

The days of manual PO invoice chaos are over. With InvoiceAI, you can unlock touchless automation, boost compliance, and empower your AP team to focus on what matters most.

Want to see InvoiceAI for PO Invoice Automation in action? Discover more: InvoiceAI for PO Invoice Automation

VP, Product Management Olav brings over 15 years experience of Product Management across the information technology and services industries. With a strong background in Finance and Automation, he has focused on Financial Control through Touchless Invoice Processing. Throughout his tenure at Basware, he has managed client projects using Business Process, Management, Project Portfolio Management, Outsourcing, and Business Intelligence skills.
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