CREDIT: CETEC ERP
At this year’s ERPALOOZA user conference, Cetec ERP unveiled two major AI-powered automation tools designed to eliminate manual paperwork and speed up back-office operations for manufacturers. The new features are Document Scan & Attach and AP Automation.
Together, these features advance Cetec ERP’s mission to give manufacturers full control over their systems by reducing friction, improving accuracy, and centralizing operations within one integrated platform.
Document Scan & Attach
The new Document Scan & Attach feature automatically files paperwork such as receipts, work order packets, and vendor documents directly into Cetec ERP. Using OCR and AI, the system reads scanned PDFs, intelligently matches them to the correct records, and attaches them automatically. Any documents that can’t be matched are routed to a review queue for quick follow-up.
For example, Receiving can scan a batch of CoCs, packing slips, and receipts, and the Cetec ERP system automatically matches and files each one to the correct receipt object for traceability. This replaces the need to upload documents one by one and/or file paper copies by hand.
AP Automation
The new AP Automation tool streamlines invoice processing by turning emailed or scanned vendor invoices into vouchers automatically. Invoices are read with OCR and AI, then matched against purchase orders and receipts for a complete three-way match. When matches are verified, vouchers are automatically approved. Any discrepancies are flagged for review.
Starting at $250/month, the AP Automation feature increases the capacity of accounting departments at small manufacturing companies by reducing administrative overhead and data entry. It also provides improved visibility into accounts payable operations without removing control of cash flow.
“These features take tedious, error-prone work off people’s plates and increase their capacity for more value-added work,” says Scott Ryan, senior consultant at Cetec ERP. “We want to make everyday processes simpler, faster, and more reliable for our customers.”
Both features are available now to all Cetec ERP customers.