Clemence Consulting announces Its partnership with eBizCase to complete its end-to-end approach to modern business total monetization & address the opportunity of e-invoicing 2026 in Europe
The automation of complex billing, cash collection and revenue management is at the center of our consulting services. Partnering with eBizCase will add value to our offer with proposing a smooth transition to electronic invoicing as part of our end-to-end approach of the lead to cash
Marc Lafond, Executive Partner Clémence Consulting
François Landuré, Executive Partner eBizCase
eBizCase mission is to design, implement and run EDI & eInvoicing solutions for companies to be more collaborative, sustainable and efficient. Joining our expertise in B2B+B2G flow automation to Clemence Billing, Cash and Revenue management Stream forms a strategic value proposition for customer-oriented companies
Associer notre expertise en automatisation des flux B2B+B2G à la gestion de la facturation, des encaissements et des revenus de Clemence constitue une proposition de valeur stratégique pour les entreprises orientées client.
E-invoicing: a constraint or an opportunity?
European countries impose the move to electronic invoicing. Each country is deciding on the solution and roadmap. In France it will be mandatory by 2026 for large companies and 2027 for the others. This includes the choice and integration of the Partner Dematerialization Platform (PDP) versus Dematerialization Operator (OD) in the IT plan.
E2E approach: Invoicing consulting offer
DIAGNOSTIC : DISCOVERY
1. Flow Mapping
Applies to Customer and/or supplier Invoice
Workshops with business departments: Procurement, Sales and Invoicing Operations, Finance Cash Collection and Treasury and IT.
- Business and IT Requirements
- Artefacts
- Processus Swim lanes
- Use cases
2. Data fit/gap
Applies to Customer and/or supplier Invoice
Existing artefacts and interview with IT leaders (ERP, specific billing engine like Zuora,…) will lead to a gap analysis and identified gaps
- Data fit gap based on the list of mandatory fields and business required fields
3. Opportunities, benefits and risks
From steps 1 and 2 deliverables + a specific workshop with CIO are provided
- A risk and opportunities/benefits analysis
- A roadmap
- SWOT
- Business cases
- Roadmap
- Use cases
DIAGNOSTIC : FLOWS ARCHITECTURE
Architecture
Public Portal, Enterprise Service Bus, Operators
A set of flow diagrams is produced as per a couple of workshops together with IT architect, Integration team, ESB and ERP/Billing platforms responsible
- Flows diagram
- Architecture including PPF, PDP/OD, Solutions ESB
Solutions panel
In that step are presented a list of certified operators’ potential candidates and criteria / specialization
PDP/OD Operators list and multi-criteria ranking: segment, functional coverage, geographical coverage,…
PROJECT PHASE
- Requirements specifications (RFP)
- Operators Selection (PDP/OD)
- Contractualization
- Roadmap
- …
Success story
1.Schneider Electric
(e-invoicing FR)
EXPECTATIONS
Implement e-invoicing for 25 subsidiaries and 6 ERPs.
CHALLENGES
Qualify all use cases (invoices, taxes) and ERPs, Integrate e-Invoicing model into global ERP & P2P plans.
RESULT
Pilot solution launched with a major client.
STEPS
- Lead flow mapping and data fit/gap analysis.
- Design e-invoicing architecture and specifications.
- Develop XML specifications for status messages.
- Assist in operator selection and create evaluation grids.
- Conduct master data workshops (new fields).
- Analyze specific cases (self-invoices, credit notes).
- Benchmark P2P platforms (PDP vs OD).
- Validate operator shortlists.
DELIVERABLES
- Flow and data fit/gap mapping.
- Qualification of use cases and invoice types.
- Presentations and support materials for steering committee.
- E-invoicing specifications.
- Evolution plan for P2P/eProcurement solutions.
- Architecture diagram for flows (e-invoicing, e-reporting, status messages across ERP, PDP, PPF, OD). Comparative tables/schematics of operator offerings.
- Comparative tables/schematics of operator offerings.
2.Schneider Electric
(SAF-T Portugal)
EXPECTATIONS
Issue Zuora invoices for SE in Portugal as part of a global SE project.
CHALLENGES
Comply with local billing standards and SAF-T reporting regulations.
RESULT
Validated End-to-end billing solution
DELIVERABLES
- Zuora audit, Zuora compliance plan
- e-invoicing specification document for Portugal
- Operator sourcing
- Consultation management
- Project management (Zuora & Edicom teams)
- Test plan (unit tests, integration tests)
AVANTAGES CLIENTS
- Zuora certification, EDI / e-invoicing operators
- Optimal provider selected (quality, price, deliverability, sustainability)
- Project delivered on time and within budget, with the expected quality
- Benefits from the operator’s engagement in other countries (Italy)
3.L’Oréal
EDI outsourcing
EXPECTATIONS
Validate OpenText’s invoice digitization solution (AIC*) for L’Oréal in France.
CHALLENGES
Ensure OpenText AIC meets L’Oréal’s criteria and complies with French regulations (AIC not explicitly referencing French standards)
RESULT
Solution validated by L’Oréal’s eBusiness team and IT department.
STEPS
- Review of L’Oréal’s existing workflows
- Study OpenText AIC functionalities
- Summarize French e-invoicing regulations (289 bis, Reliable Audit Trail).
- Present to legal and tax departments.
- Conduct workshops and provide summaries.
AVANTAGES CLIENTS
- Potential to outsource all EDI flows to a multi-country operator, standardizing EDI/accounting operations across Europe.
4.Oskab
P2P / Supplier Invoices
EXPECTATIONS
Eliminate printing of supplier invoices, implement OCR for PDF invoices, electronic archiving, and automatic reconciliation. Manage exceptions collaboratively.
CHALLENGES
Find a comprehensive P2P solution with ERP integration (Odoo), Step-by-step approach, Web services integration and Coherent IT architecture and processes
STEPS
- Conduct business workshops
- Design workflow architecture (ERP, Operators, Suppliers)
- Create specifications and evaluation grids
- Research solutions and partner sourcing
- Manage consultation and evaluate candidates
AVANTAGES CLIENTS
- Flow and data fit/gap mapping
- Use case and invoice type mapping
- Model accounting processes
- Comparative table of candidate operators
- Select operators with optimal performance/price and a flexible, scalable project approach
Want to know more…contact us!
Marc Lafond – 06 51 25 82 47 – marc.lafond@clcg.fr