The results
The collaboration between Thomas Concrete Group and HSO has been highly successful. The new system has provided the following benefits:
Thomas Concrete Group Harmonizes Global Finance
Explore how concrete manufacturer, Thomas Concrete, transformed their international finance processes with HSO and Microsoft.
Thomas Concrete Group's Digital Transformation Story
Thomas Concrete Group, a family-owned international player in the ready-mix and precast concrete industry, embarked on a digital transformation journey to harmonize their finance processes across different countries. With operations in Europe and the United States, they faced the challenge of outdated and separate systems. To address this, they partnered with HSO to implement Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Azure AI services. Watch their story now.
We process hundreds of thousands of invoices a year, and we are now running close to 50% that is auto-matched and auto-approved. For us, this is a huge improvement.
Overcoming old challenges with new solutions
The challenge:
Thomas Concrete Group needed to unify their finance systems to streamline operations and improve efficiency. The existing systems were outdated and fragmented, making it difficult to manage financial dimensions and processes effectively. The goal of this global transformation project was to bring the team together, harmonize finance processes, and leverage modern technology to support their business needs.
The solution(s):
HSO recommended a comprehensive solution that included Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Azure AI services. The implementation of Dynamics 365 across all countries allowed Thomas Concrete Group to streamline their financial dimensions and processes. Additionally, HSO implemented an AP automation solution, which significantly improved invoice processing and approval efficiency.
With the support of HSO, Thomas Concrete Group is exploring new opportunities to leverage technology for improved efficiency and sustainability.
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Streamlined Financial Processes
The implementation of Dynamics 365 has harmonized finance processes across different countries, providing a unified platform for managing financial operations.
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Improved Efficiency
The AP automation solution has reduced the time and effort required for invoice processing, with close to 50% of invoices now being auto-matched and approved.
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Enhanced Collaboration
The partnership with HSO has fostered a strong relationship built on trust, openness, and honesty. HSO continues to support Thomas Concrete Group in optimizing and automating their processes.
Big system transformations are not easy, so you need a partner that you can trust that is open and direct... and in that search, we found HSO.
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