Optimizing The Accounts Payable Process

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Industry

Retail

Number of employees

4 500+

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Overview

BILLA is a prominent retail company recognized for its wide array of products and unwavering dedication to quality. From groceries to household essentials, BILLA offers a diverse selection, always prioritizing customer satisfaction and innovation. With over 160 supermarkets spread throughout the Slovak Republic, BILLA ensures convenient access to top-tier goods, maintaining its position as a leading retailer in the region.

The Challenge

Billa, a thriving retail company, faced a challenge with their accounts payable process. They were mostly reliant on paper-based invoice forms, which led to some inefficiencies in validation, approval, and accounting. This manual approach consumed valuable time and posed risks related to document storage and human error.

 

 

 

 

Solution: Implementing Flowis

 

 

 

The Result Efficiency Driven the
Accounts Payable Process

To address these challenges, Billa implemented the Flowis system, streamlining their accounts payable process. With Flowis, they automated the validation process, eliminating the need for manual verification of invoices. Additionally, the system facilitated the electronic archiving of documents, eliminating the hassle of physical storage and reducing the risk of document loss.  Flowis automated the approval process, replacing manual approvals with an efficient digital workflow. This ensures faster processing and saves valuable time

 

 

Integrating Flowis With
Billa’s Accounting System

Moreover, Billa integrated Flowis with their accounting system, enabling seamless automation of accounting tasks via Robotic Process Automation (RPA). This automation ensures accuracy and efficiency in the accounting process.

Billa chose Flowis because they recognize the importance of embracing quality and excellence. They understand their potential for hard work and diligence, motivating them to adopt Flowis to achieve their goals and maintain high standards within their company.

 

 

 

The Result

Automation has brought numerous benefits to Billa’s accounts payable process.

 

 

 

Time Saved
and Efficiency Boosted

It has reduced the time and effort needed for invoice validation, approval, and accounting, turning tasks that once took hours into minutes, thereby boosting overall efficiency. This leads to substantial cost savings, freeing employees to focus on strategic activities instead of tedious manual tasks.

 

 

 

Minimizing Risks
and Enhancing Compliance

Automation minimizes the risk of human error, ensuring accurate data extraction and transfer, which reduces accounting discrepancies. Flowis ensures that invoices are processed according to predefined rules and regulations, enhancing compliance with both internal policies and external requirements.

 

 

 

 

Better Decision Making
and Cash Flow Management

Faster invoice processing, improved cash flow management, and strengthened vendor relationships with digital workflows and automated approvals. Timely and accurate financial data provided by Flowis allows Billa’s management to make better-informed decisions, optimizing the accounts payable process and overall business operations.

 

 

 

Timely Payments
and Future Scalability

Automation minimizes the risk of human error, ensuring accurate data extraction and transfer, which reduces accounting discrepancies. Flowis ensures that invoices are processed according to predefined rules and regulations, enhancing compliance with both internal policies and external requirements.

 

 

 

Real-Time Invoice Tracking
and Improved Transparency

Real-time visibility into the status of invoices at every stage allows stakeholders to track progress, identify bottlenecks, and expedite processing, leading to improved transparency and accountability. Flowis also generates a comprehensive audit trail of all invoice-related activities, serving as a valuable resource for audits and compliance assessments.

 

 

 

Satisfied Suppliers
and Happy Employees

Improved supplier relationships are fostered through the streamlined process, as prompt and accurate payments and transparent communication create a positive supplier experience and encourage continued collaboration. Lastly, automation eliminates mundane and repetitive tasks, boosting job satisfaction and morale among Billa’s workforce, and fostering a culture of innovation and productivity.

 

 

In Conclusion

The implementation of Flowis and automation has transformed BILLA’s accounts payable process, overcoming the challenges posed by manual methods. By streamlining validation, approval, and accounting tasks, BILLA has realized significant benefits, including increased efficiency, cost savings, improved accuracy, enhanced compliance, faster processing, and better decisionmaking capabilities. As a result, BILLA is better positioned to adapt to changing business needs and maintain a competitive edge in the retail industry. Flowis has successfully accomplished its goal of effectively modernizing and optimizing accounts payable processes.