Fabuwood, a leading manufacturer and distributor of cabinets in the United States and Canada, has been serving the needs of retailers across the region for over a decade. With a dedicated team of approximately 1,200 employees, the company thrives on innovation and efficiency. Esther Braun, the Director of Administrative Operations at Fabuwood, plays a pivotal role in managing HR and payroll operations, overseeing tools like ADP to streamline their administrative processes.
ADP’s automation capability allowed us to seamlessly connect with Acumatica, eliminating the need for manual uploads and reducing the risk of errors.
Esther Braun,
Director of Administrative Operations
Fabuwood
Challenges
- Fabuwood’s Acumatica enterprise resource planning (ERP) system was not connected to their ADP Workforce Now payroll system, causing inefficiencies and delays in their processes
- Relying on time-consuming manual payroll and HR tasks required Fabuwood to run multiple reports and upload them into their ADP platform
- The company struggled with complicated financial reporting from multiple files for different company codes
How ADP Helped
- By integrating its Acumatica ERP with ADP Workforce Now through ADP’s application programming interface (API), Fabuwood has streamlined its financial, payroll and HR processes, uniting all data in real time. Automating previously manual tasks has helped Fabuwood significantly reduce errors and the time spent on administrative work. Additionally, ADP’s expertise in financial reporting has enhanced Fabuwood’s data management, allowing for simplified general ledger mapping and improved operational efficiency.
ADP Solutions
- ADP Workforce Now®
Integrating ADP with Acumatica
As a long-time ADP client, Esther was thrilled to discover the innovative connector capability ADP’s application programming interface could provide for Fabuwood’s Acumatica ERP system. She recognized right away the potential for transforming their operational procedures and shares, “ADP’s automation capability allowed us to seamlessly connect with Acumatica, eliminating manual uploads and reducing the risk of errors.”
The integration of ADP Workforce Now with Acumatica’s cloud-based ERP solution has streamlined data management and reporting for Fabuwood, enabling the company to process financial, payroll and HR information more efficiently and accurately. By consolidating operations through the ERP connector, Fabuwood has saved time and improved clarity in its financial transactions, leading to better decision making. With connected HR, payroll and ERP systems, Fabuwood now has access to unified data, providing a comprehensive view of essential business information while simplifying back-office processes and eliminating manual tasks.
Impactful GL mapping support
The GL mapping process was the most crucial area where ADP and Acumatic's integration provided significant improvements. Before, Fabuwood faced challenges running multiple files for different company codes, making it difficult to consolidate data accurately. Esther recounts, "We didn't know how to combine our GL data efficiently, which led to running two files for one company code every week." This method consumed valuable time and increased the potential for errors in their financial reporting.
The collaboration with ADP and Acumatica facilitated a significant step forward in streamlining Fabuwood's GL mapping. Esther explains, "ADP showed us how to clean up our process, helping us combine our reports into one file instead of three." This change reduced the workload for both the HR and finance teams, allowing them to redirect their efforts towards higher-value tasks.
The outcome of this integration was significant, it not only saved Fabuwood considerable administrative time but also contributed to the accuracy of its financial reporting. By addressing the discrepancies and improving data management efficiently, the partnership with ADP and Acumatica helped Fabuwood achieve a clearer picture, which supported better strategic decisions and enhanced overall operational performance.
A positive transformation
The collaboration with ADP and Acumatica has significantly transformed the way Fabuwood operates. With their administrative tasks optimized, Esther now states, “It not only saved us time; it improved our overall workflow.” As Fabuwood continues to grow and adapt in the competitive cabinet industry, this partnership has positioned them well for future success, allowing them to handle their payroll and HR operations with confidence and efficiency.
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