Efficiency Boost for Blokker in Combination with Dynamics 365 F&O

Invoice Processing Solution

Blokker has had a positive experience with ISPnext's invoice processing solution.  "ISPnext's invoice processing solution is user-friendly and clear. In addition, there was a smooth integration with our ERP system."

With the help of ISPnext, Blokker can work more efficiently. "Since the transition to the new ERP system Dynamics 365 F&O, combined with ISPnext, we have significantly fewer FTEs in accounts payable. Since employees are able to work more efficiently, more time is available to do more in-depth work. The biggest gains for me include the archiving of all invoices in one system, reduction of error rate (such as duplicate invoices) and an insightful closed authorisation process. We no longer have to scan invoices; the invoices automatically follow the pre-configured authorisation flow. Once approved, these are automatically matched with the goods received."

Reporting tool

In addition to the invoice processing solution, Blokker also works with ISPnext's reporting tool. "The reporting tool enables us to measure the productivity of employees, and it is easy to analyse what needs more coaching. Furthermore, we see how our suppliers score. With these insights, we can jointly improve the order/invoice process with each supplier, which is a win-win situation for Blokker and our suppliers."

Collaboration

Blokker has had a positive experience with both ISPnext's solutions and their partnership. Ellen: "The cooperation with ISPnext is very pleasant. The consultants and staff are customer-oriented and pragmatic. They see things from the business side and they speak our language. This makes for good cooperation." 

Future

Blokker has a clear future vision for its accounting department. "Ultimately, we will increasingly automate operational processing. That increases the importance of control." This allows us to focus more on the quality of our management reporting, which is used to guide and drive the organisation."

About Blokker BV

Blokker is part of Mirage Retail Group and has a network of more than 400 stores in the Netherlands including more than 50 franchised stores, an online shop with an assortment of more than 500,000 items and more than 4,000 employees. For 127 years, Blokker has served as the low-cost specialist in cooking, dining and housekeeping. Its wide range of household goods of distinctive brands and innovative products offer affordable quality.

Blokker's head office is located in Amsterdam. The distribution centre has an area of over 100,000 m² and is located in Geldermalsen.

Blokker BV processes up to 100,000 invoices on an annual basis and interfaces with the Dynamics 365 F&O ERP system.