TANATEX Chemicals, an international specialist in developing and producing textile chemicals, chose automated invoice processing with AP Automation, integrated with SAP ECC. This gave the organisation a more manageable, predictable and scalable invoice process.
Invoices were largely processed manually, with limited consistency across workflows and little central visibility into status and progress.
AP Automation implemented for the entire invoice process, integrated with SAP ECC: automatic recognition, digital coding, workflow-driven approval and structured routing.
Less manual processing, faster and more consistent handling, more insight into status and progress, and a successful implementation within roughly three months.
Gaining control over manual invoice processing
Within TANATEX Chemicals, the need arose to optimise and digitise cost invoices. This made it difficult to work efficiently while retaining full control.
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Dependence on manual processing
Invoices were largely processed manually, resulting in a time-intensive process and a greater risk of errors or delays in handling.
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Limited consistency across workflows
Invoice processing did not always follow a uniform approach, leading to differences in how invoices were coded, checked and approved.
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Less insight into status and progress
There was a lack of central overview, making it difficult to see at a glance where an invoice stood in the process or what actions were still required.
"Thanks to automated invoice processing with AP Automation, we have continuous insight into invoice status and processing is more consistent within our SAP environment."
Automated invoice processing with AP Automation and SAP ECC
TANATEX Chemicals implemented AP Automation as the solution for the entire invoice process, integrated with SAP ECC.
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Automatic invoice recognition
Incoming invoices are digitally scanned and recognised, minimising manual entry and allowing processing to start faster.
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Digital coding and processing
Invoices are structurally coded and processed within one central system, creating consistency in administration and reducing errors.
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Workflow-driven approval
Invoices are automatically routed to the right people for review and approval, based on predefined rules and authorisations.
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Integration with SAP ECC
The AP Automation solution is integrated with SAP ECC, so invoice data is processed in a structured way within the existing financial administration. SAP remains the system of record, while AP Automation handles recognition, workflow, coding and approval.
Less manual invoice processing and more control
Implementing automated invoice processing with AP Automation led to less manual work, faster processing, better consistency and more insight, within a successful implementation of roughly three months.
What it delivers for TANATEX Chemicals
- Less manual processing of cost invoices through automatic recognition and workflow
- Faster processing thanks to structured routing and approval processes
- Better consistency in coding and processing of invoices
- More insight into the status and progress of invoices within the process
- Seamless integration with SAP ECC, while retaining full control over the invoice process
Frequently asked questions about AP Automation at TANATEX Chemicals
Invoices are processed automatically through recognition and workflow, reducing manual steps and making the process more manageable.
Yes. The solution integrates with existing systems such as SAP ECC and aligns with existing financial processes, while SAP remains the system of record for the financial administration.
Less manual work, better insight into status and progress, and a more consistent process, freeing up finance teams to focus on review and exceptions rather than operational processing.
Standardising coding and workflow reduces variation in how invoices are processed, significantly lowering the chance of errors.
The TANATEX Chemicals case shows implementation is possible in a short time: the solution went live successfully within roughly three months, despite time pressure and without disrupting daily operations.
The collaboration is experienced positively: a working solution and a stable process form the basis, with room for optimisation around support and direct communication alongside the ticketing system.
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