Aimbridge identified the need to effectively integrate processes across the organization when transactions took place. Integration became more of a priority when a global private equity company acquired a majority stake in Aimbridge in early 2019, which launched a concerted effort to streamline processes and invest in new technologies.
“我们一直在进行的旅程的一部分就是以不同的方式思考, 看看我们提供服务的方式,德鲁·莱维特说, Aimbridge的高级副总裁兼公司财务总监. “去问,‘有没有更好的方法? Is there a more strategic way where we can isolate pockets of functions and streamline that process, 利用科技来火上浇油, 创造一个更有凝聚力和效率的过程?’”
解决整合挑战的计划
Aimbridge leadership zeroed in on robotic process automation as a key element of its new technology approach. It was the first step in seeking to gain efficiencies across the organization by automating transactional tasks and enabling employees to focus on more value-added functions.
RSM assisted Aimbridge in optimizing the processes and data that enable the technology to deliver maximum benefit and return on investment. 另外, RSM showcased the power of leveraging fit-for-purpose technology solutions combined with RPA. 因此, RSM对Aimbridge的员工进行了独立评估, processes and technology and identified areas for process integration in addition to recommending the company leverage some of its existing technology and adopt RPA.
“当我们开始第一阶段时,RSM总监Jacob Hulsey说, “we identified the company had as many as four or five processes that were working toward the same goal, 这并不罕见.”
在初始分析期间, RSM identified multiple process improvement areas and then suggested implementing the Automation Anywhere RPA platform to increase efficiency within several previously manual tasks within the company.
除了自动化带来的效率提升, RSM’s review uncovered additional integration opportunities within Aimbridge’s core financial processes. RSM recommended optimizing and expanding the use of the cloud-based BlackLine accounting solution to bring more automation and efficiency to the company’s finance and accounting functions.
例如, Aimbridge过去曾进行过手工银行对账, 这既耗时又有挑战. 然而, 现在在黑线内部进行和解, the software automatically imports and compares data while identifying discrepancies that staff now have more time to evaluate.
总的来说, RSM developed a tailored technology approach and methodology for Aimbridge that is flexible and adaptable to account for an ever-changing business environment. The RSM team helped the company develop a long-term vision of strategy and financial considerations. The company now has reduced costs and saved time through budget reductions in multiple areas of the business.