The Challenge
The accounts payable process at Johnson Controls relied on manual data entry, manual validations, and email-based approvals, resulting in inefficiencies, higher error rates, and delayed decision-making.
Solution: Flowis Implementation
Johnson Controls transformed its accounts payable operations by introducing a single, standardized approach to invoice processing across regions and systems.
Johnson Controls was able to globally standardize one process on how supplier invoices are received, verified, approved posted, and paid. This one standard process is possible without the need to replace any of the 30+ different ERP systems that the company is using.
Flowis integrates in the background
Flowis allows central users managing invoices for multiple countries to approve and process invoices without having to differentiate between various ERP systems.
One central matrix was built in Flowis and can be easily maintained by the company administration team, ensuring all 3,000 different users have proper access according to companies DOA matrix.
With Flowis implementation company’s processes were harmonized by supporting integration into multiple finance and accounting systems. This led to significant process efficiencies and visibility of budgets and spending.
The efficient account payable process leads to increased compliance and governance reducing the audit time and audit fees.
The Results and its Benefits
Flowis enabled Johnson Controls to harmonize its global AP processes across multiple ERP systems.
Global process
standardization
One consistent invoice process across all countries and business units.
ERP
compatibility
No need to replace or modify any of the 30+ existing ERP systems.
Higher
operational efficiency
Centralized invoice processing and approvals reduced manual effort, processing time, and operational complexity.
Improve
spend visibility
Real-time visibility into invoice status, budgets, and spending enabled better financial control and decision-making.
Stronger
compliance
Centralized approval rules and a single DOA matrix ensured consistent compliance with internal controls and policies.
Lower
audit costs
Improved transparency and standardized controls reduced audit preparation time and led to lower audit fees.
