Back Manufacturing Automation that Fuels Efficiency
Source materials globally and track raw material supplier payments with precision. Plus, you can automate multi-currency transactions, PO matching, and supplier onboarding.
Manufacturing and Wholesale Features
Turn Your Business Into a Lean Machine
Predictable cash flows are essential for your profitability. Our connected solutions across accounts payable, mass payments, and procurement help you cut costs, mitigate risk, and increase operational efficiency—all without hiring extra staff.
Precision PO Matching
Accurate PO matching to streamline inventory management and boost productivity. Also, eliminate overspending and strengthen financial controls.
Personalised Onboarding
A user-friendly, customisable system for seamlessly bringing new suppliers on board.
Frictionless Currency Management
Better rates mean you can save on FX fees, while reducing the time and effort required to manage and send payouts in multiple currencies. Plus, payees can get paid in their currency of choice.
Pay Anyone, Anywhere
Pay manufacturers in 200+ countries and territories using 120 currencies and 50+ payment methods in a matter of clicks, lowering currency volatility risk.
Simplified Multi-Entity Payments
We make it easy to bring accounts payable controls to businesses with multiple subsidiaries, supply chains, and business units.
Integrate with Existing Systems
Connect other systems to your payments engine to increase transparency—including ERPs like NetSuite, Acumatica, Sage Intacct, Microsoft, and Xero.
Customer Stories
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Mass Payments 
United Kingdom, Global 
Music royalties
Sub 100
Accounts Payable 
Manufacturing and Wholesale
More industries
Healthcare
Procurement 
Software and technology
Business services
Expenses 
E-Commerce & retailHow It Works
Up and Running in Weeks, Not Months
Collaborative customer support with customised onboarding to get you operational quickly
Step 1
Plan
Kickstart your success with a comprehensive initial call to align on goals, scoping, and technical configurations for your setup and to prepare you for training.
Step 2
Configure
Customer onboarding experts configure Tipalti sandbox and production environments, test the hosted payee portal or embedded iFrame, execute sample payment runs, and establish integrations.
Step 3
Deploy
In-depth training on the Tipalti Hub and end-to-end payment automation functionalities will ensure thorough knowledge transfer to turbocharge your successful launch.
Step 4
Adopt
Tipalti supports user adoption and change management during launch with the option to guide payees through onboarding too. Once set, you’ll be ready to fund your Tipalti Account, execute your first batch of payments, and officially launch Tipalti.
Step 5
Optimise
Following your setup, technical support teams are always available by phone and email, and the Tipalti customer success team will continuously advise you on achieving your goals.
Integrations
Pre-Built ERP Connections to Extend Automated Workflows
Products
Everything you need to control spend
Tipalti’s connected finance automation suite ensures you get the visibility and control you need across accounts payable, global payments, procurement, and employee expenses to run your business more efficiently and drive growth.
Get Up and Running in Weeks, Not Months
Book a demo to get started today and take control of your finance operations with Tipalti.
Manufacturing Payment Solutions FAQs
What is AP automation for manufacturing?
AP automation for manufacturing streamlines supplier onboarding, invoice capture and coding, PO matching, approvals, payments, and reconciliation. It can also automate non-PO invoices and duplicate detection, helping manufacturers process high invoice volumes with fewer manual steps, stronger controls, and clearer visibility across their financial operations.
How does Tipalti AP automation integrate with existing manufacturing systems?
Tipalti integrates with accounting and ERP systems, including Oracle NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, SAP Business One, and Acumatica. Synced data can include supplier records, invoices, payments, purchase orders, and goods receipts, with supported data, sync timing, and workflows varying by ERP and configuration.
APIs and file-based options support custom integrations and additional data exchanges with your manufacturing systems.
How can AP automation improve efficiency in manufacturing supply chains?
AP automation significantly improves efficiency in manufacturing supply chains. Some benefits include:
Improved Accuracy
Minimize human error associated with manual data entry, leading to more accurate financial records, fewer bottlenecks, and fewer payment disruptions.
Reduced Processing Times
AP automation speeds up invoice processing and the entire AP cycle, helping ensure timely payments and stronger supplier relationships.
Streamlined Manufacturing Operations
AP automation should integrate seamlessly with other business processes, facilitating smoother operations throughout the entire organization.
Improved Cash Flow Management
Accounts payable automation provides better visibility into cash flow and upcoming liabilities, enabling AP departments in the manufacturing industry to make more informed decisions.
Optimized Compliance and Audit
AP automation solutions help manufacturing companies maintain accurate audit trails and records, which allows them to comply with financial regulations and approval processes.
What is the accounts payable process in manufacturing?
The manufacturing accounts payable process typically follows these steps:
- Invoice receipt: OCR scans invoices to capture data using artificial intelligence and machine learning.
- Verifying invoice data: PO matching involves pairing invoices with purchase orders and other documents.
- Approval workflows: Routing invoices for approval from relevant managers or departments is an automated process.
- Payment processing: Invoice automation also includes scheduling and processing supplier payments based on agreed terms.
- Recording transactions: Payment details are recorded in the accounting system, and transactions are reconciled automatically.
- Reporting and analytics: Generating reports to analyze cash flow, spend, and supplier performance.
What should manufacturers look for in AP automation software?
Manufacturers should look for AI-powered invoice processing, two- and three-way PO matching, self-service supplier onboarding, deep ERP integration, multi-entity management, global payment capabilities, configurable approvals, fraud and compliance controls, and complete audit trails.
The right solution supports current workflows while adapting as supplier volume, locations, and business complexity grow.
How does AP automation help wholesale distributors manage supplier payments?
AP automation provides wholesale distributors with a single workflow for onboarding suppliers, processing invoices, routing approvals, scheduling vendor payments, and reconciling activity. By accelerating approvals and improving visibility into payment terms, it can also help teams take advantage of an early payment discount when offered.
It also helps teams manage high invoice volumes, multiple warehouses or entities, domestic and international suppliers, and ERP data without relying on disconnected systems and spreadsheets.
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