Metropolitan Water District had been processing paper invoices by manually sorting and routing them for entry into Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS). Overwhelmed by paper and labor-intensive inefficiencies, MWD sought an automated, image-based solution to overcome its business challenges and limitations. Key objectives included:
The combination of Oracle WebCenter’s AP Automation technology with AST’s experienced and knowledgeable staff set Metropolitan on the best path for success in efficiently processing 100% of its invoices. The customizations we sought were accurately built by AST to meet our workflow, batching, and reporting requirements. We know the resulting cost savings and efficiencies will be substantial.
Joyce Wedseltoft Project Manager, MWDThe combination of Oracle WebCenter’s AP Automation technology with AST’s experienced and knowledgeable staff set Metropolitan on the best path for success in efficiently processing 100% of its invoices. The customizations we sought were accurately built by AST to meet our workflow, batching, and reporting requirements. We know the resulting cost savings and efficiencies will be substantial.
Joyce Wedseltoft Project Manager, MWDMWD invested in Oracle’s industry-leading AP Automation technology, Oracle WebCenter, to increase efficiencies and improve system workflows. AST delivered exceptional implementation services and industry best-practices to ensure that MWD achieved its goals of invoice automation and elimination of paper reliance.
AST’s implementation has provided MWD with the following business process improvements:
In partnership with AST, Metropolitan has realized an increased efficiency in processing times and exception resolutions. The implementation has improved visibility, eliminated processing bottlenecks, and increased early payment discounts.