Case Study

Automated Vendor Bill Generation in NetSuite with CSV Files

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Imagine a scenario where you receive vendor bills via email. This makes the vendor bill creation process complex and affects the speed and efficiency of the company. What if these files could be automatically extracted and used to create associated invoices? Let's explore how this can be achieved in NetSuite implementation, enabling the auto-creation of invoices for a large set of bill data.
About Project
About Project Description
The client's requirement was the automation of vendor bill creation processes and the operational uplift of the business. This case study helps you to understand how NetSuite automated vendor bill creation assisted them in achieving a sophisticated system by streamlining the account payable process.

What is Automated Vendor Bill Creation?

NetSuite Vendor Bill Creation automates the entire vendor bill creation process including import, processing, and payment of vendor bills. This process involves the manual entry of invoice details to the Accounts Payable Module. NetSuite facilitates the accuracy of vendor bill payments through the automated migration of vendors details and the creation of vendor profiles for bill payments. 

How does Automated Vendor Bill Creation work?

  • NetSuite collects the invoices from CSV data files and ensures the accuracy of the files through data validation processes.
  • The system eliminates the duplicated invoices through error tracking and enforces the consistency of data.
  • After this data validation, NetSuite automatically generates vendor bills from CSV data files.
  • These validated vendor bills are stored in the NetSuite systems ensuring the availability of real-time invoice data. 

What are the advantages of Automated Vendor Bill Creation?

Automated vendor bill creation using NetSuite to ensure the accuracy of vendor bills in the systems and faster invoice processing. This helps businesses to enhance the vendor relationship and expedite data agility in NetSuite systems. They are employed as a scalable solution which can accommodate future growth in businesses. NetSuite automated vendor bill creation reduces the operational cost of the company by reducing the manual work and escalates auditability. 

Client Portfolio

An Australia-based electrical services provider operating in the domestic housing sector approached us to automate their vendor bill creation process. They wanted to eliminate the discrepancies caused by manual invoice handling. 

Problem Statement

Our client faced a significant challenge in managing their invoicing process. They were following unreliable legacy methods, which were time consuming and error prone. This created several bottlenecks in their streamlined functioning.

  • Heavy reliance on manual invoice entry
  • High risks of duplicated data entries.
  • Lack of standardization in invoice processing.
  • Delays in vendor payments and reconciliation

What they opted for was an automated solution to attain optimal operational configuration of the company and to ensure cost efficiency, mitigation of risks, and secure compliance. 

98%

Increase in the data accuracy by ensuring the integrity of vendor data 

70%

Reduction in the invoice processing time and faster reconciliation  

45%

Reduced operational cost by replacing manual resources

What We Suggested

After a detailed study of the company’s operational workflow and business requirements, we proposed an automated solution to generate invoices based on the CSV data. Our approach involved several key steps:

  • Transfer CSV Files to NetSuite File Cabinet: We utilized an email capture plugin to automatically transfer incoming CSV files from emails to the NetSuite File Cabinet. Improved data quality and simplification of CSV data is attained through this process.
  • Scheduled Data Extraction: By implementing scheduled scripts, we ensured the timely extraction of data from these CSV files, enabling a seamless transition to the next step. They leverage the functional coordination by ensuring the availability of accurate data.
  • Data Extraction and Processing: We developed functionality to extract the necessary data from the CSV files stored in the File Cabinet. This step was substantial for the consolidation of siloed data. This data was then processed to create vendor bills which escalates the data visibility across the system.
  • Automated Workflow: The automated workflow was designed to operate on a scheduled basis, eliminating the need for manual intervention in the invoice generation process. This single step expedites the implementation of strategic planning by ensuring the availability of data across the system. 

Challenges

During the implementation of the solution, we encountered several challenges:

  • Email Integration: Ensuring seamless integration of the email capture plugin with NetSuite, required extensive testing and fine-tuning.
  • Data Accuracy: Ensuring the accuracy of the data extracted from the CSV files was crucial. We implemented robust validation mechanisms to prevent errors. 

Customer Success

The automated solution significantly improved the client's invoicing process, resulting in several notable benefits: 

Reduced Manual Effort:

By automating the invoice generation process, the client reported a prominent reduction in the time spent on invoice generation, allowing their team to focus on more strategic tasks. 

Error Reduction:

The automation minimized manual data entry errors in the system, ensuring more accurate and reliable invoicing. The client was able to implement stronger vendor relationships.  

Improved Workflow:

The integration of the email capture plugin and automated scripts created a streamlined and efficient workflow for handling invoices. 

Scheduled Automation:

 The scheduled automation ensured that invoices were generated timely and consistently without manual intervention.

Better data visibility:

The validation processes eliminated the duplicated invoices from the system, assures the availability of clean data  

Key Achievements

  • Faster Invoice Creation for Bills
  • Eliminated Manual Work by 90%
  • Streamlined operational workflow and better data visibility 

Way Forward

Looking forward, the automated creation of invoices based on vendor bills has empowered our client to reduce the time spent on invoice generation by 70%. This enhancement has allowed their team to concentrate more on strategic tasks and effectively manage a growing volume of invoices without additional manual effort.

Are you searching for a better automation tool? Do you need a more efficient process to track the sale data of your employees? Contact us today to improve your operations with our automated solutions. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you automate vendor bill creation on NetSuite?

NetSuite uses Suite Script to extract data from CSV files stored in the File cabinet and automatically generates vendor bills through mapped fields and workflows 

Can NetSuite create invoices from email attachments?

Yes, with an email capture plugin, attachments like CSV files can be automatically stored and processed to create vendor bills. 

What are the benefits of automating accounts payable on NetSuite?

Automating accounts payable on NetSuite helps us to ensure reduced manual work, improved accuracy, better financial visibility, and faster invoice processing. 

Can this solution handle large volumes of vendor invoices?

Yes, automated workflow is designed to scale efficiently. It allows businesses to process high volumes of invoices with minimal performance impact using scheduled scripts and batch processing. 

How are duplicated invoices prevented in the automation process?

Duplicate prevention is achieved through unique identifiers such as invoice number, vendor id, and reference checks during data validation before bill creation. 

About Jobin and Jismi

Jobin & Jismi is an Oracle NetSuite implementation partner helping businesses adapt ERP to business-specific operational processes. Our expertised professionals work across NetSuite customization, configuration, SuiteScript, APIs, and related technologies to address unique NetSuite customization needs.

Jobin & Jismi's NetSuite customization expertise supports automated workflows that bring structured data into the ERP, apply validation rules, and create accurate vendor bills. This provides businesses with a consistent way to manage supplier transactions while maintaining invoice information within their existing NetSuite environment.

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