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Process Redesign in Cloud-Based Software Company Saves $2M

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Technology Category	Sensors - Flow Meters Sensors - Liquid Detection Sensors
Use Cases	Augmented Reality Mixed Reality
Challenge	A leading cloud-based software company was facing difficulties in achieving the desired efficiencies and scale needed to support consistent growth in terms of accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) functions from its facilities in South America and Central Europe. The company's previous IT service providers' collections data was consistently low, around 60% based on historical records. This led to a cash flow problem and an increase in the aging of outstanding receivables. The company was also seeking standardization across geographies. To address these issues, the company set a goal of achieving 70% collections and reached out to Cognizant, their strategic partner of seven years, for assistance. Read More
About Customer	The customer is a leading cloud-based software company with facilities in South America and Central Europe. They were struggling with achieving the desired efficiencies and scale needed to support consistent growth in terms of accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) functions. The company was also facing issues with low collections data, cash flow problems, and an increase in the aging of outstanding receivables. They were seeking to improve these areas and standardize their operations across geographies. The company had a long-standing relationship with Cognizant, their strategic partner of seven years. Read More
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Solution	Cognizant began by conducting an audit of the aging receivables report and performed a detailed analysis of the baseline. They redesigned the end-to-end AR process by establishing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for collections and billing agents. This helped agents identify their goals and achieve measurable targets, improving efficiency and outcomes. Cognizant's data scientists analyzed customer payment patterns, which informed their collections approach, touchpoints, and timeline. They found that 30% of customers pay after a reminder call, so agents began calling immediately after the due date, resulting in quicker payments. Cognizant worked closely with agents to understand and address their challenges. They used the company’s own global CRM platform to mirror the processes between the company and its customers. Cognizant also streamlined the company’s operations and call center to reduce language barriers and service disruptions and to acquire highly skilled resources. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Sensors - Flow Meters

Sensors - Liquid Detection Sensors

Use Cases

Augmented Reality

Mixed Reality

Challenge

A leading cloud-based software company was facing difficulties in achieving the desired efficiencies and scale needed to support consistent growth in terms of accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) functions from its facilities in South America and Central Europe. The company's previous IT service providers' collections data was consistently low, around 60% based on historical records. This led to a cash flow problem and an increase in the aging of outstanding receivables. The company was also seeking standardization across geographies. To address these issues, the company set a goal of achieving 70% collections and reached out to Cognizant, their strategic partner of seven years, for assistance.

About Customer

The customer is a leading cloud-based software company with facilities in South America and Central Europe. They were struggling with achieving the desired efficiencies and scale needed to support consistent growth in terms of accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) functions. The company was also facing issues with low collections data, cash flow problems, and an increase in the aging of outstanding receivables. They were seeking to improve these areas and standardize their operations across geographies. The company had a long-standing relationship with Cognizant, their strategic partner of seven years.

Customer Name

Not disclosed

Solution

Cognizant began by conducting an audit of the aging receivables report and performed a detailed analysis of the baseline. They redesigned the end-to-end AR process by establishing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for collections and billing agents. This helped agents identify their goals and achieve measurable targets, improving efficiency and outcomes. Cognizant's data scientists analyzed customer payment patterns, which informed their collections approach, touchpoints, and timeline. They found that 30% of customers pay after a reminder call, so agents began calling immediately after the due date, resulting in quicker payments. Cognizant worked closely with agents to understand and address their challenges. They used the company’s own global CRM platform to mirror the processes between the company and its customers. Cognizant also streamlined the company’s operations and call center to reduce language barriers and service disruptions and to acquire highly skilled resources.

Impact #1	The collaboration with Cognizant led to significant improvements in the company's operations. The redesigned AR process and the establishment of SOPs for collections and billing agents led to improved efficiency and outcomes. The analysis of customer payment patterns and the new collections approach resulted in quicker payments. The use of the company’s own global CRM platform to mirror the processes between the company and its customers, along with the streamlining of the company’s operations and call center, reduced language barriers and service disruptions. The company was also able to acquire highly skilled resources. These changes led to the company achieving its collections goal, improving cash flow, reducing costs, and increasing productivity.

Impact #1

The collaboration with Cognizant led to significant improvements in the company's operations. The redesigned AR process and the establishment of SOPs for collections and billing agents led to improved efficiency and outcomes. The analysis of customer payment patterns and the new collections approach resulted in quicker payments. The use of the company’s own global CRM platform to mirror the processes between the company and its customers, along with the streamlining of the company’s operations and call center, reduced language barriers and service disruptions. The company was also able to acquire highly skilled resources. These changes led to the company achieving its collections goal, improving cash flow, reducing costs, and increasing productivity.

Benefit #1	Achieved the 70% target collections goal in a record time span of six months
Benefit #2	Achieved more than $200 million in additional cash flow
Benefit #3	Saved costs of approximately $2 million in the first 18 months

Benefit #1

Achieved the 70% target collections goal in a record time span of six months

Benefit #2

Achieved more than $200 million in additional cash flow

Benefit #3

Saved costs of approximately $2 million in the first 18 months

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Process Redesign in Cloud-Based Software Company Saves $2M

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