Amerock Hardware Cuts Processing Time with Esker’s Cloud-Based Order Processing Solution

MIDDLETON, Wis. — August 29, 2017 — Esker, a worldwide leader in document process automation solutions and pioneer in cloud computing, today announced it is working with Amerock® Hardware, a supplier of decorative and functional hardware solutions, to automate its order management operations with Esker’s cloud-based Order Processing automation solution.

Of the roughly 15,000 customer orders Amerock receives each month, about 6,000 were previously non-automated and required manual intervention. With staff spending 70-75 percent of their day on data entry, the company sought to drive revenue and greater efficiency through an automation solution. Esker’s Order Processing solution was chosen for its ability to help Amerock segment its customer base, improve processing speed, engage in proactive customer service and reduce errors.

Today, 66 percent of Amerock’s non-automated orders are processed through Esker. This has allowed the company to shift its customer service department from a transactional role to a relational one. Processing via Esker has also brought the company greater peace of mind with the ability to track documents at every step of the workflow.

“We’ve been thrilled with the results that Esker has delivered,” said Kathy Wigginton, director of customer service at Amerock. “Instead of focusing on data entry, our staff is able to work on tasks like proactive outbound calling to ensure a positive customer experience and increase revenue.”

Benefits achieved through automation

Since Esker’s seamless integration with Amerock’s SAP® system, the company has experienced significant benefits, including:

• Reduction in processing time; from nine minutes to less than two and a half minutes
• Headcount stability even after losing three staff members due to natural attrition
• Increased staff productivity; more time to spend on value-added activities 
• Improved customer experience; staff is more available to answer customer calls and inquiries
• Heightened visibility; customizable dashboards display how many orders are coming in, their formats, etc.

In regards to Amerock’s future plans with Esker, Kathy Wigginton added: “We are even considering expanding our use of the Order Processing solution, as well as branching out to other departments like purchasing and accounts receivable.”

About Amerock

Since 1929, Amerock Hardware has set out to offer decorative hardware solutions that inspire, coordinate and help express personal style throughout the home. Today, Amerock is a part of The Piedmont Hardware Group and is headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina. Their brand focus is to continue to offer outstanding quality, exceptional customer service and innovative design solutions. Amerock offers a complete line of decorative and functional cabinet hardware, bath hardware, hook and rail, and wall plates.

About Esker

Esker is a worldwide leader in cloud-based document process automation software. Esker solutions, including the acquisition of the TermSync accounts receivable solution in 2015, help organizations of all sizes to improve efficiencies, accuracy, visibility and costs associated with business processes. Esker provides on-demand and on-premises software to automate accounts payable, order processing,
accounts receivable, purchasing and more.

Founded in 1985, Esker operates in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific with global headquarters in Lyon, France and U.S. headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin. In 2016, Esker generated 66 million euros in total sales revenue. For more information on Esker and its solutions, visit www.esker.com. Follow Esker on Twitter @EskerInc and join the conversation on the Esker blog at blog.esker.com.