In today’s fast-evolving digital economy, Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) and Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are under increasing pressure to drive efficiency, compliance, and value across their organisations’ spend management processes. One of the most powerful enablers of this transformation is the Peppol network, now supercharged by the collaboration between Coupa’s autonomous spend management platform and Valtatech, a leading Peppol Access Point provider in Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.

Key Takeaways from a Successful Cross-Border Implementation

A recent case study (in this LinkedIn post), supported by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), demonstrates the game-changing value of Peppol’s PINT (Peppol International Invoice) capabilities for both buyers and suppliers:

• Seamless Cross-Border Document Exchange:
The successful transmission of PINT@SG and PINT@MY documents between Billbay and Valtatech showcased the power of Wildcard Best Match (PINT*) registration. This feature enables automatic reception of specialized documents from any country, dramatically reducing manual intervention and errors.
• Assured Compliance and Reliability:
Negative testing validated the necessity of Wildcard Best Match (PINT*) registration—without it, document delivery fails. This ensures that only properly configured and compliant participants can exchange documents, enhancing network trust.
• Efficient Tax Handling:
Initial challenges in tax amount processing were quickly resolved by establishing appropriate GL codes—demonstrating that technical adjustments are straightforward and typically one-off, paving the way for scalable adoption.
• Dual Domestic and International Functionality:
Tests with foreign currency invoices confirmed that PINT’s design elegantly handles both domestic and international requirements. Distinct elements like Document UUID and tax in SGD (for Singapore) or foreign exchange rates (for Malaysia) are managed seamlessly, ensuring accurate and compliant invoice processing across borders.
• Rapid Implementation:
The entire testing process was completed within a week, reinforcing the efficiency and reliability of the Peppol network, Coupa’s autonomous spend management platform, and Valtatech’s expertise.

The Strategic Value for Buyers and Suppliers

For CPOs and CFOs, these results translate into:

• Faster, more accurate invoice processing
• Reduced manual intervention and risk of errors
• Enhanced compliance with local and international regulations
• Scalable, future-proof digital trade infrastructure
• Stronger supplier relationships through frictionless collaboration

This success would not have been possible without the visionary leadership of IMDA and MDEC, whose commitment to digital transformation is empowering businesses across the region to embrace global best practices.

Ready to Transform Your Spend Management?
If you’re looking to unlock the full potential of autonomous spend management and seamless cross-border trade, now is the time to act.

Leverage Coupa’s industry-leading platform and Valtatech’s Peppol Access Point expertise to future-proof your procurement and finance operations.

Contact us today to schedule a demo or consultation and join the growing community of forward-thinking organisations driving efficiency, compliance, and value through Peppol.