--- title: Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) url: https://www.medius.com/customers/consumer-packaged-goods-cpg/ updated: 2026-04-27T19:54:43Z --- # Control cash flow and secure margins with AP automation for CPG Remove risk and uncertainty from your CPG finance operations with fully automated AP workflows, strong financial controls, and real-time spend visibility. [Watch a demo](https://www.medius.com/watch-a-demo/ "Watch a demo") ## Unlock real-time financial insight in a high-volume CPG environment Don’t let price volatility, tight margins and large invoice volumes break your finance operations. With Medius AI-powered AP automation solution, your team gets efficient, compliant and secure invoice processing – built for the high-pressure reality of modern CPG. Cost & cash flow - Cost & cash flow - Scalable operations - Supplier payments & communication - Compliance & visibility ### Cost & cash flow - Remove the guesswork from your decision-making with real-time visibility into spend, liabilities and cash. - Reduce the impact of fluctuating raw material costs or tariffs on margins and cash flow. - Detect duplicate, incorrect or fraudulent invoices before they hit your books. ![Medius Analytics Cashflow Dashboard](https://www.medius.com/media/h5kb3f1k/analytics-cashflow-dashboard.png?rmode=max&width=372&height=0&v=1daccb4760c0610) Enlarge Image ### Scalable operations - Standardize and automate AP workflows to handle large and growing invoice volumes. - Stop wasting time on complex, error-prone manual matching. Let automation do the heavy lifting so your team can focus their expertise where it matters. ![Medius Invoice Capture](https://www.medius.com/media/jgil1y4c/capture-screen.png?rmode=max&width=372&height=0&v=1dccdee4822e830) Enlarge Image ### Supplier payments & communication - Pay suppliers on time, every time. Secure cash flow and strengthen supplier relationships. - Reduce the administrative burden of supplier onboarding, communication and compliance. - Simplify supplier communication with AI tools that update vendors on invoice and payment status. ![Medius Supplier Conversations](https://www.medius.com/media/5hxnasyu/supplier-conversations-email-exchanges-summary2.png?rmode=max&width=372&height=0&v=1dac8d7602bfbb0) Enlarge Image ### Compliance & visibility - Standardize AP processes across sites, functions and geographies to ensure audit-ready operations. - Maintain full control and traceability across every step of the AP flow. ![Medius AP Automation dashboard](https://www.medius.com/media/t5miv3el/ap-automation-dashboard.png?rmode=max&width=372&height=0&v=1dccdee478ff700) Enlarge Image Previous Next **Medius helps medtech and healthcare suppliers control and scale financial operations** – from invoices to approvals, payments and compliance – so your team can focus on growing the business. [Explore AP automation](https://www.medius.com/solutions/medius-accounts-payable-automation/ "Medius Accounts Payable Automation") [See all solutions](https://www.medius.com/solutions/ "Solutions") ## How Medius helps you stay ahead of cost volatility with smarter AP Our AI-powered AP automation, payments and intelligence solution eliminates manual work and delivers real-time financial visibility. So your team can stay ahead of change and scale your CPG business with confidence. ### AP automation Accelerate invoice processing while keeping full control of costs, vendors and cash. * * * Faster invoice processing Automate complex invoice matching and approval workflows to free up time and increase scalability. Accurate vendor payments Intelligent data capture, 3-way PO matching and built-in fraud detection ensure correct and timely payments. Instant answers, smoother approvals Our AI assistant responds to invoice questions instantly for a faster, smoother approval process. Smarter decisions with data insights Dashboards and reports provide real-time visibility into cash flow, liabilities and invoice process bottlenecks. [Explore Medius AP automation](https://www.medius.com/solutions/medius-accounts-payable-automation/ "Medius Accounts Payable Automation") Key features and functionalities: - [Invoice capture](https://www.medius.com/solutions/medius-accounts-payable-automation/invoice-capture/ "Invoice Capture") - [Invoice automation](https://www.medius.com/solutions/medius-accounts-payable-automation/invoice-automation/ "Invoice Automation") - [Analytics](https://www.medius.com/solutions/medius-analytics/ "Medius Analytics") - [Medius Copilot](https://www.medius.com/solutions/medius-copilot/ "Medius Copilot") ## Control the unpredictable: navigate shifting trade and tariff policies Tariffs and regulatory changes are driving up costs and creating financial uncertainties. Learn how to understand and mitigate the financial impact on your cost of goods. [See how](https://www.medius.com/lps/tariff-planning/ "Tariff Planning") ### Payments & supplier management Optimize cash flow, secure margins and keep your suppliers close. * * * Reduce the cost of payments Pay invoices in a fast, streamlined process to capture discounts, avoid fees and optimize cash. Keep suppliers in the loop Offer your suppliers a smooth self-service portal for onboarding, compliance and 24/7 updates. Cash flow visibility Track spend, payments and liabilities in real time for smarter cash flow decisions. [Explore Medius Payments](https://www.medius.com/solutions/medius-payments/ "Medius Payments") [Watch a demo](https://www.medius.com/solutions/medius-payments/#demo "Medius Payments") ![Medius Pay workflow diagram](https://www.medius.com/media/ay5bb54q/payments-unified-process-all-payment-types.png?rmode=max&width=372&height=0&v=1dce87a443f5e50) Enlarge Image “We looked at a few products and Medius stood out amongst them as one of the top performers. Their customer service was above and beyond anything we at WD-40 need. It’s a great product and they have great people behind these products.” **Carrie Craig** Director of Enterprise Business Systems, WD-40 Company [See case study](https://www.medius.com/resources/case-studies/wd-40-video/ "WD-40 video") [![WD-40 logo](https://www.medius.com/media/u5mbgsjg/wd-40.png?rmode=max&width=215&height=121)](https://www.medius.com/resources/case-studies/wd-40-video/ "WD-40 video") ## More support to help your business grow with control ### Fraud & risk detection **Protect margins in a high-volume, strictly regulated industry.** AI-powered anomaly detection flags potential risky invoices before payments are sent, helping reduce fraud and overpayments. [Explore now](https://www.medius.com/solutions/fraud-risk-detection/ "Fraud & Risk Detection") ![Fraud & Risk Detection screen](https://www.medius.com/media/xqzkzfwn/detect-risks.png?rmode=max&width=372&height=0&v=1dad484cb83b930) Enlarge Image ![Analytics - First Time Right screen](https://www.medius.com/media/gz1avisn/analytics-first-time-right.png?rmode=max&width=372&height=0&v=1d93bff73c79820) Enlarge Image ### Analytics & spend visibility **Use insights to optimize spend, cash and operations.** Track costs, pricing deviations and process bottlenecks in real time. Leverage actionable dashboards to resolve workflow issues or improve cash flow. [See how](https://www.medius.com/solutions/medius-analytics/ "Medius Analytics") ### Supplier conversations **Let our AI assistant answer vendor questions instantly, right in their inbox.** Give suppliers the updates they need, without adding pressure on your team. [Learn more](https://www.medius.com/solutions/supplier-conversations/ "Supplier Conversations") ![Supplier Conversations screen](https://www.medius.com/media/cvwnseme/supplier-conversations-invoice-status.png?rmode=max&width=372&height=0&v=1dad180cd90f820) Enlarge Image ## Why consumer packaged goods businesses choose Medius Process large invoice volumes with **scalable operations** Manage complex 3-way invoice matching in a **fully automated process** Standardize workflows for full **traceability and compliance** Gain real-time **visibility into spend and cash flow** **Detect risk and fraud** before they hit your books Trusted by businesses like yours. * * * [![WD-40 logo](https://www.medius.com/media/u5mbgsjg/wd-40.png)](https://www.medius.com/resources/case-studies/wd-40-video/ "WD-40 video") [![Duni Group logo](https://www.medius.com/media/snzbis2z/duni-group-transparent.png)](https://www.medius.com/resources/case-studies/duni-ap-automation/ "Duni AP Automation") [![Bolletje logo](https://www.medius.com/media/0lrhendi/bolletje.png)](https://www.medius.com/resources/case-studies/bolletje/ "Bolletje") [![LUSH logo](https://www.medius.com/media/bulfgfog/lush-logo-cropped.png)](https://www.medius.com/resources/case-studies/lush-ap-automation/ "Lush AP Automation") Resources to get you started. [Guides & Reports Your guide to transforming reporting with AI-driven automation](https://www.medius.com/resources/guides-reports/your-guide-to-transforming-reporting-with-ai-driven-automation/) [Case Studies WD-40 embarks on digital transformation with Medius AP Automation](https://www.medius.com/resources/case-studies/wd-40-video/) [Guides & Reports The future of payments automation for global businesses](https://www.medius.com/resources/guides-reports/the-future-of-payments-automation-for-global-businesses/) [Case Studies Duni automates email based approval process, gains control with Medius AP Automation](https://www.medius.com/resources/case-studies/duni-ap-automation/) [!\[Lush case study\](https://www.medius.com/media/jirlahwz/case-studies-menu_lush.png?width=340&height=245&v=1d9932f0ce4af80) Case Studies Lush Cosmetics achieves 85% touchless rate with Medius AP Automation](https://www.medius.com/resources/case-studies/lush-ap-automation/) [Case Studies Bolletje chooses Medius AP Automation for flexible, innovative solution and sophisticated machine learning](https://www.medius.com/resources/case-studies/bolletje/) [Accounts Payable Navigating Tariffs, Inflation & Cost of Goods Sold](https://www.medius.com/blog/navigating-tariffs-inflation-cost-of-goods-sold/) Previous Next [View more Resources](https://www.medius.com/resources/ "View more Resources") ## Ready to transform your AP? 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