Project Details

In order to keep pace with their growth, Blattner has been working with consultants to develop a more comprehensive and efficient content management strategy. Some of the areas they have been focusing on are contract management, data migration, and accounts payable (AP) invoicing among others.

In June of 2023, Blattner partnered with TEAM IM to successfully implement a contract management solution utilizing M-Files. Because of the positive relationship that was established with that project, Blattner reached out to TEAM IM again to address their AP invoicing needs.

TEAM IM was engaged to implement an accounts payable solution using M-Files and ABBYY Vantage. The primary goal was to automate data capture for invoice processing, transforming a predominantly manual process into an automated one.

The staff at Blattner clearly outlined their requirements for this project. They needed a solution that could automatically bring invoices into M-Files from email, capture relevant data from the invoices (invoice number, date, vendor), and sort them into the proper workflows for review and approval by the business.

TEAM IM followed their proven implementation approach of scoping, design, and implementation, with several demos to ensure alignment with Blattner's goals. The solution was configured, tested, and deployed to Blattner’s production environment within 2 months, meeting the businesses deadline for go-live.

The implementation led to significant improvements:

• Increased Processing Speed: The AP team’s daily processing capacity increased by 53% after the first month.
• Reduced Backlog: The backlog of invoices decreased by 72% after the first month.

In conclusion, the AP invoicing automation project at Blattner significantly enhanced the efficiency and accuracy of their invoice processing, leading to substantial operational improvements.