The Customer: Athabasca Catering Limited Partnership is a 100% Saskatchewan First Nation owned Industrial Catering Company with over 20 years’ experience. ACLP provides a comprehensive package of camp catering, housekeeping, janitorial and camp supply and management services to remote sites. They possess the experience and logistical know how to supply and service camps and workforce in the most efficient and cost effective manner.
CHALLENGE
Athabasca Catering knew they had and accounting system (Sage 300 ) that worked but needed a business partner with strong management skills to take them to the next level. They needed too improve their accounting processes to eliminate the double entry of data, reduce administration time, and allow the company to grow, but how would they prioritize the problems?
SOLUTION
Sage 300 accounting, payroll combined with Manusonic time collection and Enable Core inventory bar coding was the answer. With the process review conducted by Asyma a plan was developed, on the step by step procedures required by Athabasca catering to improve and correct their challenges. SUCCESS STORY Athabasca catering needed a consult to listen to them, analyze their current processes and determine the best path forward. They knew they could do things better but simply didn’t know where to start. They needed to reduced the wasted administration time, streamline the collection of employee time from remote location and improve the control of inventory Athabasca Catering decided to keep their existing Sage 300 accounting system and replace the poor processes developed by their old consultant. The Sage 300 was determined to be an excellent foundation to build on. The integrate Manusonic time collection and Enablecore inventory barcode software provided the additional functionality required to meet all of Athabasca catering requirements. Meeting the precise requirements of our customers in an effective manner is a focus for Asyma Solutions. As stated by Linda Vanderlinde controller at Athabasca Catering “Asyma provides us with exceptional service and management support” “The review of our processes gave us a clear direction on improvements possible and recommended steps to proceed.”
RESULT
Using Sage 300 as their foundation, Manusonic time collection, inventory bar coding and enhanced process and procedures has resulted in a significant reduction in wasted administration time and effort. The double entry of time sheet transactions has been eliminated and inventory is more controlled and accurate.
With the analysis and plan in place, Athabasca Catering was able to review the options available in a consistent and logical manner. They could confidently move forward knowing that the solutions included the functions they needed to get the most benefits and savings. Administration staff look back at the old processes and can’t understand how they kept up. They now can spend time analyzing the data rather than just entering the information. The initial changes to their processes was just the start. New issues and challenges arise which require a continuous review of potential improvements. Enhancements continue to be made in many different areas of the organization. “Asyma is always looking for ways to help us improve. They Asyma provide us with exceptional service and management support” said Linda Vanderlinde, Controller at Athabasca Catering.
Industry: Service Non Profit – Public Administration
Website: www.athabascacatering.com
Systems Profile:
- Sage 300 (Accounting, Payroll)
- Sage HRMS
- Manusonic Time Tracking
- Enablecore Bar coding
