Stop Processing AP by Hand. Here’s What ERP-Connected Automation Looks Like.
Finance and operations teams are under constant pressure to do more with less. Fewer people, tighter margins, rising supplier expectations. For organizations running on ERP, managing the invoice-to-pay process manually is not just inefficient — it is a liability that shows up in late payment penalties, duplicate payments, and audit findings that were entirely preventable.
AP automation changes that equation. Here are five ways Medius transforms accounts payable for ERP-connected operations.
1. Smarter Invoice Capture: AI That Learns as You Work
Traditional automation often just digitizes paper. Medius goes further by using AI that continuously learns from user behavior and reduces administrative work. Medius:
- Reads invoices across all formats — PDFs, scans, and emails — without manual template setup
- Learns new suppliers in just two invoices and quickly reaches 95% data-capture accuracy
Fewer manual touchpoints and faster processing from day one.
2. Advanced Matching That Reflects Real-World Complexity
Matching is not one-size-fits-all, especially in manufacturing and distribution. Medius’ waterfall matching and multi-level tolerance controls handle complex purchase orders with ease. Medius:
- Accommodates differences in units — bottles vs. cases, pallets vs. pieces
- Supports multiple POs per invoice and multiple invoices per PO
Average automation rate for Medius customers — vs. 51% industry benchmark
Straight-through processing rate achieved by the highest-performing Medius customers
3. Automated Coding and Routing: No More Guesswork
Instead of building hundreds of approval rules, Medius uses AI to identify and automatically assign the right approver and cost code. Medius:
- Detects keywords and patterns to route approvals instantly
- Sends email-based approvals that work seamlessly on desktop or mobile
Approvals happen in hours, not days — helping teams capture early payment discounts and strengthen supplier relationships.
4. Integrated Payments and Fraud Protection
Once invoices are approved, payments flow seamlessly. Medius connects directly to your banking network to enable secure, automated payments while protecting against fraud.
Built-in controls and real-time reconciliation improve visibility for finance teams and reduce risk — critical in today’s global supply chains.
5. AI-Driven Visibility and Supplier Collaboration
Medius extends automation beyond invoice processing:
- AI-powered supplier email responses save teams up to 8 hours per week
- Statement reconciliation quickly flags variances for resolution
- The built-in Medius Copilot helps teams search, audit, and answer queries instantly
Together, these capabilities give finance leaders the visibility and control they need to make smarter cash-flow decisions — without adding headcount.
Connected Directly to Your ERP
With WM Synergy’s certified connector, Medius integrates directly into your ERP environment, connecting your PO-to-invoice workflows and syncing approvals automatically. Because Medius is a true SaaS solution, updates happen automatically — no manual upgrades, no downtime, no versioning headaches.
Automation should not just digitize manual work. It should eliminate it entirely, freeing your team from chasing approvals, reconciling statements, and manually matching invoices so they can focus on the work that actually moves the business forward.
If you are running Infor Visual today, you can get started now — WM Synergy’s certified connector is live and ready. And if you are on a different ERP platform, stay close. We are expanding our integrations.
See how Medius works — and connect with us to learn what’s coming next.
Sources: Medius AP Automation Platform Data 2023 · Medius Customer Benchmark Report · WM Synergy Medius Implementation Data