What PEDIF Saves You in PDF Digitalization
The Real Cost of Document Processing—and How PEDIF Changes Everything
In a world where still more than half of invoices and business documents still arrive as PDFs, businesses are under pressure to automate. But most turn to outdated methods: manual entry, template-driven OCR systems, or complex EDI solutions.
At PEDIF.digital, we’ve helped companies cut processing time by up to 95% and reduce errors to near-zero—all without you having to train and correct. Here’s what that actually means for your business.
Manual Processing: The Hidden Labor Drain
Still keying in data from PDFs by hand? Here’s what that really costs:
€4–7 per invoice/order in labor alone
5–10 minutes per document (minimum)
High error rates due to fatigue, speed pressure, or complexity
Limited scalability—need more documents processed.
Direct Cost Comparison and Savings with PEDIF
| Cost Item | Manual Entry | Generic IDP (90%) | PEDIF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screening & Pre-Review | €0.50–€1.00 | Still required | Not applicable |
| Manual Data Entry | €2.00–€4.00 | OCR-dependent | Not applicable |
| Error Correction & Queries | €0.50–€1.50 | €1.00–€3.00 (post-fix) | Not applicable |
| Sysem Input | €1.00–€2.00 | Partial | can be fully automated |
| Total Cost Per Document | €4.00–€7.00 | €1.70–€5.00 | €0.20–€0.30 |
At 10,000 documents/year, that’s up to € 110.000 in annual savings using PEDIF.
Compliance and Reliability
PEDIF is fully EN16931-compliant, producing audit-ready, semantically verified data without OCR risks. Unlike OCR/IDP systems that “guess,” PEDIF validates each field against business rules, ensuring:
Legal compliance
Tax audit-readiness
Zero loss of discount due to processing delays
Beyond Cost: Strategic Advantages
Faster Processing
No template setups or model training from your side required
Onboarding in days
Lower Support Load
Reduces internal escalations by over 90%
Cuts coordination time between accounting, IT, and procurement
Annual Impact Comparison
| Savings Type | Manual → PEDIF | IDP → PEDIF |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Cost Savings | €370k – €680k | €150k – €480k |
| Indirect Savings | €160k – €430k | €160k – €430k |
| Total Savings | €530k – €1.1M | €310k – €910k |
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