The Evolution: Traditional OCR vs. Intelligent PO (IDP)
Capability Traditional PO OCR Intelligent PO (IDP) Data Extraction Converts pixels to basic raw text. Extracts structured data objects (JSON, CSV). Template Dependence Requires rigid, pre-built templates for every vendor. Template-free; reads and interprets any layout dynamically using LLMs. Line-Item Handling Fails or gets confused by complex, multi-page tables. Flawlessly extracts itemized lists, quantities, and unit costs. Business Logic None. Just reads characters. Validates data, runs math checks, and flags anomalies.