Improving Close Timeliness and Getting “Quick Wins” During ERP Implementation
OnTrac is the solution of choice for last-mile e-commerce deliveries that helps retailers and shippers build a competitive advantage through faster delivery times, lower costs, coast-to-coast coverage, and reliable on-time performance.
The Challenge
Evan Weintraub calls herself a “born controller.”
“It’s the nuts and bolts of my job to ensure that our balance sheet is one of integrity, that our numbers are accurate.”
So, when Weintraub joined OnTrac as vice president and corporate controller, she leapt into digital transformation, including updating the company’s outdated close process. Increasing close efficiency was top of mind, as was giving teams “quick wins” during implementation of a new ERP.
“ERP implementations can take two or three years. Immediate wins can be an igniter for teams and create momentum during complex transformations.”
Why BlackLine
OnTrac implemented BlackLine solutions, including account reconciliations and task management.
“I had relied on BlackLine at my previous company. I knew it was a solution that we could implement in a short time frame and see results right away,” says Weintraub. “People often think that transformation has to be a big, painful thing. With BlackLine, it doesn’t have to be.”
Having implemented BlackLine twice, Weintraub encourages organizations to engage in digital transformation sooner rather than later.
“Sometimes you’re scared to make the leap. Then you leap, and you wonder why you didn’t do it before. That’s been my experience with BlackLine.”
The Results
Enabled quick wins, like close visibility, during ERP implementation. For Weintraub, quick wins are the key to effective and lasting change.
“Implementing BlackLine created a transformative environment for the whole team. It created the momentum and quick wins that made the transformation fun.”
Engaged in continuous improvement. Weintraub is quick to note that transformation doesn’t have to happen all at once.
“With BlackLine, you don’t have to have everything perfect from day one. You can build on your success, taking an agile, iterative approach and improving over time.”
Improved close timeliness. Using BlackLine, teams are closing faster.
“Close timeliness was a key metric that we wanted to improve. BlackLine helped us achieve that goal,” says Weintraub. “With BlackLine, people had a new mindset. They started looking for opportunities to be more efficient.”
3:03 Minutes
Transportation & Logistics
MS Dynamics GP
United States
Midsize
Enabled quick wins during ERP implementation
Engaged in continuous improvement
Improved close timeliness
Don't take our word for it.
Request a customer reference.
In many cases we can connect you with a current customer for first-hand feedback on their experience with BlackLine.
Request a Reference