Case study

Beachwood Homes

Discover how Ellby helped Beachwood Homes streamline their accounts payable process, improving efficiency, reducing manual data entry, and enabling site supervisors to approve invoices from any location.

Streamlining Accounts Payable

Ellby's Databuild AP Automation Solution transformed Beachwood Homes' invoice management, enhancing efficiency and allowing site supervisors to approve invoices remotely, saving valuable time.

We aimed to make significant changes by:

Implementing a cloud-based platform to eliminate manual data entry and streamline approvals.

Seamlessly integrating with Databuild to maintain cost controls and budget adherence.

Promptly identifying out-of-budget items for resolution and enhancing overall financial oversight.

About Beachwood Homes

Beachwood Homes, a family-owned residential construction company with 26 years of experience, specialises in delivering personalised building experiences and completing approximately 300 builds per year. The company is renowned for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

With a strong focus on innovation and efficiency, Beachwood Homes continuously strives to improve their operations and service delivery. Their partnership with Ellby aimed to address the inefficiencies in their accounts payable process, enabling better financial oversight and streamlined workflows. This collaboration reflects Beachwood Homes' dedication to leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency and maintain their high standards of service.

The Challenge

As Beachwood Homes grew, their accounts payable process became time-consuming and inefficient, burdening the business with manual invoice recording and approval delays due to site supervisors needing to travel for authorisation.

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Time-consuming Manual Processes

Manual invoice recording and authorisation processes were slow and inefficient, hindering productivity.

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Approval Delays

Site supervisors had to travel to the office to approve invoices, wasting valuable time and resources.

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Lack of Financial Visibility

Difficulty identifying out-of-budget items promptly, impacting cost control and financial oversight.

Why Beachwood Homes chose Ellby

Our Experience

Ellby's expertise in AP automation and workflow integration made them the ideal partner for Beachwood Homes, providing a robust and user-friendly solution tailored to their needs.

Guaranteed success

Ellby's comprehensive Databuild AP Automation Solution, implemented on schedule, delivered immediate improvements in efficiency and reduced manual workload, ensuring seamless operations.

What we did

Ellby collaborated with Beachwood Homes to deploy a cloud-based AP automation solution, integrating with Databuild, automating invoice processing, and enabling remote approvals, significantly improving efficiency and financial oversight.

1

Discovery

Identified inefficiencies in Beachwood Homes' accounts payable process, highlighting the need for automation and improved workflow integration.

2

Implementation

Deployed Ellby’s Databuild AP Automation Solution, automating data capture, integrating with Databuild, and enabling remote approvals for site supervisors.

3

Results

Achieved significant time savings, improved invoice tracking, and enhanced financial visibility, streamlining the entire accounts payable process.

4

Review

Continuous evaluation and feedback confirmed substantial efficiency gains and user satisfaction, ensuring the solution met Beachwood Homes' evolving needs.

Success!

Ellby's solution revolutionised Beachwood Homes' accounts payable process, reducing manual data entry and saving significant time. The integration with Databuild improved invoice tracking and financial visibility, enabling site supervisors to approve invoices from any location. This efficient solution allowed Beachwood Homes to manage increased workloads without additional staff, ensuring long-term operational benefits and setting a benchmark for administrative efficiency.

The solution's rapid implementation and immediate impact demonstrated its effectiveness, paving the way for ongoing improvements and success in financial management.

1,950

Invoices per month

300

Homes per year

"With invoice entry details no longer a concern, our site supervisors gained over half a day a week in being able to authorise payments from the field, leaving them time to better service our customers and focus any office time on continuous education and improvement."

Scott Gullifer

Chief Financial Officer

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