We understand what makes food & beverage AP different

Built for finance teams who move at the speed of stock

Stock doesn't wait

A late invoice doesn't just sit in a queue, it holds up payment on stock that might not last the week. Speed isn't a nice-to-have here, it's the whole game.

Seasonal volume spikes

Volumes swing hard around key dates. Hiring extra hands for six manic weeks a year isn't realistic, automation is.

Multi-site supplier sprawl

Dozens of suppliers, different formats, different systems. Chasing one missing invoice shouldn't swallow your afternoon.

Compliance & traceability

If a recall ever happens, you need to trace every invoice back to source fast. Full audit trails mean that trail's already there, in hours, not days.

What Open ECX delivers, wherever you sit in the supply chain

Proven results from across our customer network.

1 day

Invoice processing turnaround

SIG. Down from two weeks with traditional EDI.

98%

Of orders processed in under a minute

Arco. No system downtime.

Weeks

Typical time to go live,

From contract signed to first automated invoice.

100%

Invoice data extraction accuracy

Across all document types and formats.

Here's what our customers say...

Invoicing speed at scale

"It now takes a single day to process transactions, which is really incredible for us considering we were previously waiting two weeks."

Kelly Fletcher, Accounts Payable Manager, SIG

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Order accuracy at scale

"Since switching to Open ECX, our system now runs smoothly, with 98% of orders processed in just 70 seconds."

Paul Burton, Digital Adoption Manager, Arco

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Peak season scalability

"By automating some of our most time-consuming and repetitive manual orders, we were able to increase one team's throughput by 30%, without needing to increase headcount."

Mia Van Biljon, Senior eCommerce Development Manager, .Wolseley

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More on the menu for your finance team

Invoicing gets you started. Then we serve up the rest of the process.

Automated E-ordering

Takes purchase orders from any channel, checks them against your business rules, and posts straight to your SOP and ERP in real time.

Explore automated ordering

Statement Reconciliation

Matches supplier statements automatically, catching duplicate payments and missed credits before they reach the ledger, with a full audit trail behind every match.

Explore statement reconciliation

Resources for food & beverage finance teams

PDF or e-invoice? That doesn't have to be the question.

Process high volumes of supplier invoices fast and accurately. Open ECX helps Food & Beverage businesses cut errors and strengthen cash flow.

How automated invoice processing works

Process high volumes of supplier invoices fast and accurately. Open ECX helps Food & Beverage businesses cut errors and strengthen cash flow.

Open ECX wins Technology Business of the Year 2026

Process high volumes of supplier invoices fast and accurately. Open ECX helps Food & Beverage businesses cut errors and strengthen cash flow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which ERP systems do you integrate with?

Bistrack, Intact, Navision, Business Central and more. If your merchant system runs it, chances are we already talk to it.

Does Open ECX handle high volumes of perishable-goods invoices?

Yes. Whether it's 50 invoices a day or 5,000, Open ECX processes them at the same speed and accuracy, so slow admin never holds up payment on stock that's already moving.

Which ERP systems do you integrate with?

Bistrack, Coupa, Intact, Navision, Business Central and more. If your merchant system runs it, chances are we already talk to it.

Do my suppliers need to change how they invoice?

No. Suppliers keep sending invoices exactly how they already do, PDF, EDI or email. Open ECX converts and validates everything behind the scenes.

Can I control workflows and approvals?

Definitely. Open ECX enables you to define custom business rules and approval workflows. These can be multi-level, ensuring the right people sign off on invoices. Approvals can be managed within the portal or through email, depending on your preference. Potential errors are automatically flagged and invoices routed back to suppliers before they hit your finance system, saving time and preventing inaccurate payments.

What reporting and visibility does Open ECX provide?

Real-time dashboards and reporting provide full visibility into invoice status, performance, and exceptions, enabling better decision-making and continuous optimisation.

Serving up faster invoicing for food & beverage finance teams

We understand what makes food & beverage AP different

How Open ECX works for food and beverage AP teams

What Open ECX delivers, wherever you sit in the supply chain

Here's what our customers say...

More on the menu for your finance team

Works with ERP systems food and beverage businesses already use

Resources for food & beverage finance teams

Frequently Asked Questions