Sydney, Australia — September 13, 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. 
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; customisable 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.
