Case Study: Belden Inc. achieves touch-free, accelerated invoice processing with Basware SmartPDF AI

Applying AI Across the Invoice Lifecycle to Accelerate Results

Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission and networking solutions, faced complex, high‑volume invoice operations across EMEA and North America and needed more than basic automation to keep up—its shared service teams required intelligence embedded throughout the invoice lifecycle to improve accuracy, reduce risk, and speed results.

Partnering with Basware (and AI partner Extropy), Belden deployed SmartPDF AI and a self‑validation tool to convert PDFs into true e‑invoices, learn from corrections, and standardize PO recognition and routing. The outcome: 99.7% faster invoice visibility (48 hours to 10 minutes), 85% faster processing (7 days to 1–2 days), 95% touch‑free handling in the U.S., eliminated backlogs, fewer supplier follow‑ups and reduced month‑end accruals—freeing the AP team to focus on exceptions and strategic work.

Belden Inc.

Astrid Baetsen

Manager of Accounts Payable SSC NA & EMEA