Although PDFs are electronic files, they do not have a standardized structure in the same way EDI messages have. Consequently, receiving PDF invoices without a PDF invoice processing solution and automated workflow in place still poses a challenge to organisations.
Businesses that receive high volumes of PDF invoices will still experience many of the challenges associated with paper invoices. With no automation in place the processing of PDF invoices adds to their AP department’s workload as opening and processing the invoices will require human intervention, with the need to print and scan or rekey invoices into their accounts package.