Implement e-invoicing efficiently
The introduction of e-invoicing changes not only formats, but also the requirements for data quality, processing, and workflows in invoice intake.
E-invoicing: more than a format shift
Formats such as XRechnung or ZUGFeRD provide structured data. At the same time, traditional PDF invoices and mixed inputs continue to exist in practice. Organizations therefore face the challenge of processing different formats in parallel, correctly identifying content, and preparing it as system-ready data.
That’s why e-invoicing is not only about supporting new formats, but also about ensuring that data is consistent, complete, and ready for further processing.
E-invoicing: where the real costs arise
The economic challenge lies not in the format itself, but in processing. Different inputs must be identified, validated, and correctly assigned. Content is not always complete or unambiguous and therefore requires manual rework.
Typical sources of effort include:
- manual validation of invoices
- incomplete or incorrect data
- clarifications and corrections
- breaks between formats and systems
As volumes increase, this effort grows and directly impacts costs and process stability.
How does bluDELTA enable efficient implementation?
bluDELTA operates at the point of document intake and processes both structured e-invoices and traditional documents within a unified workflow. Incoming invoices are automatically identified, classified, and relevant information is extracted. This is followed by contextual assignment and enrichment through matching with existing master data.
The result is a consistent and system-ready data foundation – regardless of whether the invoice is XRechnung, ZUGFeRD, or a traditional PDF.
What defines efficient e-invoicing processing?
Downstream systems work directly with complete and consistent data.
The obligation to use e-invoicing applies to all organizations. The difference lies in how it is implemented. If formats are processed but data is not consistently prepared, effort shifts into manual validation and rework.
Only when data is complete, clearly assigned, and system-ready can processes be operated in a stable and efficient way.
E-invoicing can then be seamlessly integrated into existing workflows.


