HiFlow Solutions, a supplier of ERP/MIS software for the label and packaging industry, has proven the success of its AI-powered Purchase Order (PO) Processing. The new smart features automate PO intake, accelerate approvals, and eliminates manual data entry. These features empower packaging and label converters to operate faster, leaner, and more profitably.

Traditionally, PO processing has been a time-consuming bottleneck, requiring hours of manual data entry, validation, and approvals. HiFlow significantly reduces this burden by instantly extracting and verifying order details and registering them into the system. From email to production, the PO process becomes streamlined, reducing delays and dependencies on manual triggers.

HiFlow infuses its PO module with advanced AI capabilities to streamline the ordering process in seconds. As a Microsoft AI Cloud Partner, HiFlow uses AI services—like machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), advanced vision recognition, and analytics—to power its PO processing.

Specifically, HiFlow’s AI scans emails for new purchase orders and triggers a processing workflow. Upon detecting a PO in an email, HiFlow’s AI module extracts key order data, validates it, and automatically imports it into the ERP system. The AI fills in both header and line item details proactively, creates PO records, attaches necessary documents, and manages acknowledgment and approval communications. With the PO now in the system, HiFlow automatically initiates the next steps—such as routing the order to production scheduling, updating inventory, or notifying appropriate departments. This enables a seamless transition from order intake to manufacturing.

In short, HiFlow’s AI doesn’t just flag  a purchase order that came via email. It takes action on it swiftly and accurately, pushing it seamlessly into the system so manufacturers can respond, schedule, and deliver without delay.

Early adoption

Early adopter Badger Paperboard is already seeing measurable impact from HiFlow’s AI-powered automation. By streamlining the capture and registration of purchase orders, the solution has dramatically accelerated processing times while reducing errors and inconsistencies. Standardized workflows now ensure that every order moves through the system with the same high level of accuracy, efficiency, and speed throughout Badger’s four locations.

“AI in packaging isn’t just a concept—it’s here and it’s in action in the HiFlow Packaging ERP. This system has proven the power of AI to save measurable time and money for our clients, and this is only the beginning,” says Alfonso Hernandez, vice president of sales, HiFlow Solutions. “By removing the bottlenecks of manual PO processing, we’re giving companies the agility they need to utilize their best resources – their people and technology.”

“This is just the start,” adds Mariusz Sosnowski, CEO, HiFlow Solutions. “We are developing AI that will enhance the entire HiFlow ERP platform, from estimating to production to inventory and more. The future belongs to companies that embrace intelligent automation, and we’re making sure our clients are at the forefront of that future.”

This launch follows HiFlow’s strategic investment in AI innovation, including its designation as a Microsoft AI Cloud Partner. Customers adopting AI-powered PO Processing will receive all future AI enhancements as part of HiFlow’s ongoing commitment to delivering the most advanced ERP/MIS tools for the print and packaging sector.