Case Study: Valmet achieves a highly automated, global purchase-to-pay process with Basware

Valmet Implements a Highly Automated Purchase-To-Pay Solution

Valmet, a global leader in technology, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries with about 12,000 employees across 33 countries, faced a fragmented purchase-to-pay landscape—multiple ERP systems, two invoice automation solutions, and largely manual AP processes—that complicated procurement analysis, invoice processing and global operations. When launching a new ERP initiative, Valmet needed a single, flexible purchase-to-pay system that could integrate with the ERP, meet strict global and local legal requirements, and support high automation.

Valmet selected the Basware Purchase-to-Pay cloud service for its ease of use, strong reporting, scalability and ability to increase automation and handle exceptions over time. Implemented across dozens of countries alongside the ERP rollout, the solution reduced manual steps, improved PO-linked invoicing and indirect procurement processes, delivered better analytics with minimal customization, and is progressing as planned with positive user feedback and a competitive cost–benefit profile.

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Ahti Väätäinen

Specialist, Finance Development