SUCCESS STORY
Kantata Helps ERP Consulting Group The Answer Company Increase Resource Utilization by 11%
The Answer Company is a leading technology consulting company committed to Propelling Businesses Forward through industry-leading vendors like Sage and Acumatica. As a full-service value-added reseller, they select, adopt and implement integrated ERP, HCM, CRM, and PSA solutions to over 2,000+ clients across Canada and the US.
11%
Increase in resource utilization rate
50%
Reduction in operational costs
INDUSTRY
CLIENT
The Challenge
Limitations with Smartsheet made it challenging for The Answer Company to deliver a consistent customer experience. The company was unable to directly connect project plans with actual project hours, causing a lack of clarity in project performance and resource utilization. This disconnect between resource, project, and financial management sent The Answer Company on a search that led to Kantata.
The Solution
Helpful Integrations
The Answer Company needed a resource management solution that could properly integrate with Sage Intacct to track and apply hours to their projects, with Kantata providing the OpenAPI interface they needed.
Reliable Resource Management
Kantata resource management provided The Answer Company with dependable, detailed management of employees, task assignments, and time entries they needed for accurate invoicing.
Clear Forecasting
Kantata gives The Answer Company long term resource forecasting insights it previously lacked, helping them prepare for demands in advance for more effective decisions.
Benefits
- 11% Resource Utilization Rate Increase
- 120-Day Resource Forecasting Outlook
- 218% Average Annual ROI with integrated tech stack
- Operational Costs Reduced By 50% with integrated tech stack
“Kantata is easy to use and integrates with our CRM and ERP. Projects become visible early in the sales cycle and their impact on our resources can be anticipated. As soon as we close the sale, the customer is created, invoices generated and resources can start booking time almost immediately.”
CFO, The Answer Company