Case Study: Rexel Europe achieves automated invoice matching and faster supplier processing with B2BE

Rexel uses three way matching to check invoices against purchase orders and goods recipts

Rexel UK, a division of the global electrical wholesaler Rexel, faced a significant challenge when upgrading its ERP system. The new M3 platform could not efficiently handle the company's high volume of over 5,000 supplier invoices per day using its standard three-way matching process. This would have required a costly doubling of the accounts payable team to manually investigate mismatches, a problem exacerbated by the need to amalgamate multiple business brands onto the single new system.

Working with vendor B2BE, Rexel implemented the B2BE Three Way Matching solution. This automated system electronically matches invoices against purchase orders and goods receipts, applying Rexel’s specific business rules. The solution automated the processing of 92% of invoices, eliminating the need for manual intervention on approximately 4,600 invoices daily and reducing manual handling by over 15%. B2BE's implementation provided substantial process improvements and cost savings, allowing Rexel's team to focus efficiently on resolving exceptions.

Rexel Europe

Alex Whewell

Head of Accounts Payable