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AP Automation for Food & Beverage

Manage perishable supply chains, multi-location operations, and FDA-compliant vendor payments

Food and beverage companies face unique AP challenges around perishable supply chains, frequent deliveries, and strict regulatory requirements. Nexus AP automates invoice processing while keeping pace with the speed your supply chain demands.

120+
F&B companies
Trust Nexus AP for supply chain payments
$1.5B+
Food invoices processed
Annually across F&B clients
99%
Delivery match accuracy
Including catch-weight items

Food & Beverage AP Challenges We Solve

Industry-specific solutions for your unique requirements

Perishable Supply Chain Speed

Invoices must be processed quickly to maintain vendor relationships for time-sensitive goods

Same-day invoice processing with priority routing for perishable goods vendors

Frequent Delivery Matching

Matching daily or multi-weekly deliveries to invoices with weight and quantity variances

AI matches delivery tickets to invoices with configurable tolerances for weight and catch-weight items

Multi-Location Operations

Managing AP across restaurants, production facilities, and distribution centers

Location-level coding and approvals with centralized visibility across all sites

FDA and Safety Compliance

Maintaining vendor documentation for food safety and traceability requirements

Vendor compliance tracking with automated alerts for expiring certifications

Rebate and Allowance Tracking

Reconciling vendor rebates, volume discounts, and promotional allowances

Automated rebate tracking against purchase volumes and vendor agreements

Food & Beverage AP Features

Purpose-built capabilities for your industry

Included

Delivery Ticket Matching

Match deliveries to invoices with weight tolerances

Included

Multi-Location Support

Handle all locations from one platform

Included

Vendor Compliance Tracking

Monitor food safety certifications

Included

Rebate Management

Track and reconcile vendor rebates

Included

Catch-Weight Processing

Handle variable-weight item invoicing

Included

Recipe Cost Tracking

Allocate ingredient costs to recipes

Included

Distributor Integration

Connect with Sysco, US Foods, and others

Included

COGS Reporting

Real-time cost of goods sold visibility

The Results

24hr

Same-Day Processing

Process vendor invoices the day they arrive

99%

Delivery Accuracy

Catch weight and quantity discrepancies

100%

Rebate Capture

Never miss an earned vendor rebate

Full

Location Visibility

Real-time AP view across all locations

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Nexus AP handle catch-weight and variable-quantity invoicing?

Yes, our AI handles catch-weight items common in food distribution, matching delivery weights to invoiced weights with configurable tolerances.

Do you integrate with food distributors like Sysco?

We connect with major food distributors and can import electronic invoices directly, eliminating manual entry for recurring supplier relationships.

How do you track vendor food safety compliance?

We maintain a vendor compliance dashboard tracking certifications, insurance, and food safety documentation with automated expiration alerts.

Can I track food costs by location?

Absolutely. All invoices are coded to the receiving location, giving you real-time COGS visibility across every restaurant, kitchen, or facility.

Ready to automate Food & Beverage AP?

See how Nexus AP handles your industry-specific requirements.

90%
Automation Rate
2-4 weeks
Implementation
14-Day
Free Trial