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How de facto Infotech used Finance and Operations to move its business forward.

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Customer imagery from Defacto’s published story.
80%

Reduction in manual financial tasks

90%

Faster revenue recognition

01 / Customer experience

Situation

de facto Infotech, a premier provider of Microsoft solutions specializing in Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform, was struggling with significant inefficiencies in its financial and operational processes. The company was relying on manual systems for key financial tasks, which led to delays in invoicing and payments, errors in financial reporting, and fragmented data that hampered decision-making.

Operating in the service industry, which demands high agility and accuracy, de facto Infotech faced challenges in customizing workflows, automating processes, and maintaining visibility into project profitability. Timesheets were managed manually, complicating invoicing processes and leading to revenue recognition delays.

02 / Customer experience

The challenge

Invoicing and payment systems were heavily manual, leading to frequent delays. The error-prone nature of these processes meant inaccuracies in billing were common, affecting cash flow and financial operations.

Financial reporting was fragmented with no unified system. The lack of integration between financial data points made it difficult to compile accurate reports and get a clear picture of financial health for strategic decision-making.

Timesheets were manually managed for billing purposes, creating delays and errors in invoicing. The lack of real-time visibility into project profitability, timelines, and resource utilization made it difficult to deliver projects on time and within budget.

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The solution

de facto Infotech implemented a comprehensive digital transformation solution using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations. This ERP solution streamlined financial and operational processes by consolidating diverse functions onto a unified platform. Real-time insights became accessible, empowering informed decision-making while manual processes were replaced with automated workflows.

  • Automated Financial Processes — Invoicing and payment processes were automated, significantly reducing delays. Invoice generation and processing now take a fraction of the previous time, improving cash flow and financial stability.
  • Unified Reporting Platform — A centralized platform for financial reporting eliminated data silos. All financial data is now integrated into one system, providing accurate real-time reports and comprehensive visibility into financial health.
  • Real-Time Project Visibility — Enhanced visibility into project timelines, budgets, and resource utilization. Digital timesheet automation provides real-time insights into project profitability, enabling better resource allocation and on-time delivery.

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Key outcomes

  • Significant reduction in billing errors - automated timesheet and invoicing processes dramatically reduced errors and improved accuracy.
  • Improved cash flow management - automation ensured invoices were processed promptly, improving cash flow and financial stability.
  • Real-time financial visibility - integrated platform provided real-time reporting enabling better decision-making and strategic planning.
  • Enhanced project profitability tracking - real-time visibility into project performance enabled better monitoring and informed decision-making.

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Overall business impact

The Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations implementation delivered measurable business transformation for de facto Infotech. Improvements in financial automation, project visibility, and operational efficiency contributed to increased profitability and competitive advantage. The company is now better positioned to deliver client solutions faster while maintaining financial accuracy and compliance.

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