Case Study: Getlink achieves 50% faster supplier invoice processing with Esker's Accounts Payable automation

Processing Supplier Invoices 50 Percent Faster With Accounts Payable Automation

Getlink, the operator of the Channel Tunnel between France and the UK, faced inefficient, manual processing of roughly 60,000 supplier invoices a year across its subsidiaries and needed a single, SAP‑integrated accounts payable solution that supported multiple languages, international regulations, mobility and a reliable audit trail.

By deploying Esker’s cloud-based AP automation, Getlink centralized invoices in Calais, automated PO matching and routed exceptions via workflow, cutting daily invoice processing/validation from two‑to‑three hours to about 60 minutes (a 50% speed gain). Implemented in months across 15 companies and used by ~600 employees, the solution improved payment times, supplier relations, visibility and compliance, and added automated reminders and dashboards for better tracking and performance.

Getlink

Audrey Willot

Accounting Director