AP automation for manufacturing

AP automation for manufacturing — Faster, smoother finance

Every delay in AP risks slowing production. With AI-powered invoice capture, 3-way PO matching, and automated approvals, Rillion helps you manage complex, high-volume AP with ease.

Trusted by finance leaders at 3,000+ mid-sized and large companies

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Sound familiar?

Manufacturing AP teams tell us these are their major challenges.

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Overwhelming invoice volumes

Manual data entry and approvals can’t keep pace with supplier invoices. Errors slip through as teams manually match hundreds of lines to POs and delivered goods. AP teams spend more time chasing paperwork than managing cash flow.

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Zero visibility across plants and entities

Each plant or subsidiary runs AP differently, making it nearly impossible to see the full picture. Finance teams lack consolidated visibility into spend, liabilities, and supplier payments.

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Delayed approvals stalling production

When invoices sit in inboxes, materials don’t get released, causing delays that ripple through the entire production schedule.

Features finance teams dream about

Simplified manufacturing AP automation with Rillion

Touchless invoice capture

Rillion captures invoice data automatically and applies coding suggestions based on past patterns, reducing manual entry and helping manufacturing finance teams process thousands of supplier invoices quickly and accurately.

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Foolproof 3-way PO matching

Rillion automatically matches invoices against purchase orders and goods receipts, ensuring accuracy and compliance. For manufacturers, this means fewer costly errors, stronger internal controls, and confidence that you only pay for what was ordered and delivered.

Plus, automated discrepancy detection prevents overpayments by automatically detecting price or quantity discrepancies and notifying the purchaser.

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Automated approval flows

Set rules once and let Rillion handle routing. Invoices move automatically to the right approver, with reminders built in.

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Multi-entity and multi-plant support

For manufacturers managing multiple facilities or subsidiaries, Rillion brings everything into one system. Finance leaders get centralized visibility, while local teams maintain flexibility, making it easier to scale, standardize, and stay compliant.

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ERP integrations with 50+ platforms

Rillion connects with manufacturing over 50 ERPs like Microsoft Dynamics and NetSuite. No more duplicate entry or disconnected systems because now invoices flow directly into your ERP for faster, completely accurate financial reporting.

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Real-time AP reporting

See the status of every invoice and payment across your plants in one dashboard. Whether you’re managing cash flow, tracking supplier spend, or preparing for an audit, Rillion gives you the insight to make informed financial decisions.

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Simplified vendor payments with Rillion Pay

Add Rillion Pay to take automation beyond approvals, all the way to payment. Manufacturers can pay suppliers securely with virtual cards, reduce fraud risk, and even earn rebates on spend. Rillion manages supplier onboarding, payment exceptions, and reconciliation, giving finance teams complete control and visibility from invoice to pay.

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Key benefits

AP automation that’s simple, fast and—dare we say—fun

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Process invoices 85% faster

Stop wasting time on manual entry and approvals. Rillion automates invoice capture and routing so high-volume supplier invoices move through AP in a fraction of the time.

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100% flexibility for complex processes

Rillion centralizes AP for all your plants, subsidiaries, and suppliers. Finance leaders get real-time visibility, while local teams keep the flexibility they need to stay efficient.

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Reduce mistakes by 97% so AP never slows production

Automated 3-way PO matching keeps every invoice aligned with purchase orders and goods receipts. That means fewer disputes, no duplicate payments, and total confidence in your numbers.

How does AP automation work in manufacturing?

Capture invoices across plants

Invoices pour in constantly from raw material suppliers, logistics providers, and equipment vendors. 

With Rillion, AI captures invoice data the moment it enters the system. No matter the format (PDF, email, or scan) the data is digitized and coded.

Match POs automatically

From there, every invoice is automatically checked against purchase orders and goods receipts. If everything lines up, including quantities, prices, deliveries, then the process is touchless. 

When discrepancies do occur, Rillion flags them instantly so you can protect margins and keep production running without costly errors.

Route to the right approvers

Instead of chasing down plant managers or waiting on email chains, invoices move seamlessly to the right approver. Whether they’re on the shop floor, traveling, or at headquarters, approvals can be made on any device. 

That means materials get paid for on time, vendors stay happy, and production never stalls because of AP delays.

Pay vendors quickly

With approvals in place, invoices with coding post automatically into your ERP for payment.

Finance leaders gain real-time visibility into liabilities and cash flow across the entire manufacturing network. AP shifts from a bottleneck into a reliable driver of supply chain efficiency.

You can also choose to manage supplier payments directly in Rillion with Rillion Pay.

Why manufacturing companies choose Rillion for AP automation

Finance has enough to worry about. With Rillion, AP automation isn’t one of them.

Accurate AI with human oversight

Rillion’s AI captures and codes invoices with over 90% accuracy, while instantly flagging exceptions. Your team always has full visibility and makes the final call, combining speed with control.

Built to handle complexity

Multiple plants, entities, or supplier networks? No problem. Rillion adapts to your workflows with 3-way PO matching, multi-entity management, and flexible approval rules.

Simple adoption for every team

Designed to be intuitive, Rillion makes adoption easy. Plant managers, traveling executives, and finance staff can approve invoices on any device. Most teams need little to no training to get started.

Predictable, scalable pricing

Rillion doesn’t charge per user, making it cost-effective for large and growing operations. With faster invoice processing and fewer errors, manufacturing finance teams see ROI in weeks.

Enterprise-grade security and compliance

Just like you, we take compliance seriously. Rillion is SOC2 certified and built with role-based permissions, audit trails, and secure cloud hosting.

A responsive team with deep expertise

You get people who move fast when you need it. We jump on short-notice calls, follow up quickly, and dig into details. With 30+ years in AP automation, we understand your pains and earn trust quickly.

Testimonials

What our customers say

"[With Rillion,] we processed 20 invoices in 15 minutes — a task that previously took 2 hours. It’s a huge time efficiency gain."

Eric Dills, Controller, Robinson Lumber

“I had thought at that time we could expand our AP process improvement into the other areas of the company but what I didn’t expect was how soon our CFO took advantage of the technology that Rillion had to offer.”

Accounting Manager, USFarathane
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Ready for the next step?

Take control of your accounts payable operations

Rillion takes the stress out of PO matching, slow approvals, and painful vendor payments. See how it can turn your manufacturing business’s AP around.

Manufacturing teams winning with Rillion

Learn how manufacturing teams worldwide are using Rillion to automate AP processes.

Your questions answered

AP automation for manufacturing FAQs

What is AP automation for manufacturing?

AP automation digitizes and automates invoice processing, PO matching, and approval workflows to reduce mistakes and increase efficiency in manufacturing teams. With Rillion Pay, you can also extend automation to vendor payments.

How does AP automation improve supplier and supply chain management?

AP automation ensures invoices are accurate and paid on time, keeping suppliers happy, inventory correct, and production lines moving.

What are the benefits of AP automation for manufacturing finance teams?

AP automation makes invoice processing faster, improves cash flow visibility, strengthens controls, decreases errors, and creates time for strategic finance work.

How does AP automation support 3-way PO matching and compliance in manufacturing?

AP automation matches invoices to POs and goods receipts automatically. It saves your team time, flags discrepancies, strengthens controls, and supports audits.

What makes Rillion’s AP automation the best fit for manufacturing organizations?

Rillion is built for manufacturers handling high invoice volumes across multiple plants or entities. With powerful 3-way PO matching, seamless ERP integrations, flexible approval workflows, and real-time visibility into spend and cash flow, Rillion helps finance teams reduce errors, speed approvals, and stay in control.

How does AP automation help prevent production delays?

AP automation speeds up approvals, makes PO matching more accurate to get suppliers paid faster and inventory flowing, so production never waits.

How secure and compliant is Rillion’s AP automation for manufacturing?

Rillion is SOC2 certified and built with enterprise-grade security. Role-based permissions, detailed audit trails, and compliance controls reduce fraud risk and keep your AP processes audit-ready.

You can learn more about how we handle data here.