Case Study: Leading Paper Manufacturing Company achieves faster processing, improved accuracy and full visibility with Esker Accounts Payable Automation

Improving Time, Accuracy and Visibility With Accounts Payable Automation

A global paper manufacturing and distribution company with headquarters in Melbourne consolidated its accounting onto SAP and set up a new shared services center (SSC). Decommissioning a legacy system meant insourcing outsourced invoice processing without adding headcount, while meeting a “No PO, no pay” policy and handling a threefold increase in invoice volumes — requiring electronic approvals, better reporting and greater visibility.

The company selected Esker’s Accounts Payable automation to integrate directly with SAP, deploy full 3‑way matching, automate workflows and electronically archive documents. Implemented on time and on budget, the solution cut manual tasks and processing time, reduced errors, improved auditability and visibility across validation and approval stages, and enabled the SSC to manage the increased invoice volume efficiently.