JPCL ERP
Timesheet app is a cloud-based web app for an engineering consulting firm based in New York City that streamlines time tracking and expense management. With a timesheet feature, the app accurately records billable and non-billable expenses across different projects and clients. This efficient solution enhances project management, billing accuracy, and financial control, empowering the firm to optimize profitability and productivity.
Technologies
Project Name
Engineering Consulting Firm (NYC)
Industry
Enterprise resource planning
Challenge
The engineering consulting firm encountered several challenges. One significant issue was the inability to effectively track billable and non-billable hours of their workers. This resulted in a lack of clarity when making critical financial decisions, such as determining the profitability of different services and selecting suitable projects to pursue. The firm had previously explored existing solutions available in the market, but none of them adequately addressed their specific requirements. This posed a hindrance to their operational efficiency, profitability assessment, and strategic decision-making processes.
Solution
As part of our solution, we adopted a collaborative approach by closely partnering with the engineering consulting firm. Through extensive interviews and in-depth discussions with their team, we gained a deep understanding of their unique business processes and identified a key problem to address. This close collaboration allowed us to align our efforts with the firm's goals and objectives.
To ensure we were heading in the right direction, we implemented an iterative development process. We released multiple versions of the app, actively incorporating user feedback and insights obtained from the firm. This feedback-driven approach enabled us to fine-tune our solution, ensuring it met the specific needs and preferences of the users.
Our journey began by focusing on developing the timesheet feature, as it was a pivotal aspect identified during our initial assessments.
This feature allows the engineering consulting firm to efficiently collect and organize the hours worked by each team member, categorizing them by task, project, and client. By doing so, the app simplifies the process of tracking expenses for every project and employee. Real-time visibility into the financial progress of each project and service is readily available, empowering the firm to make informed decisions.
To ensure accuracy in data entry, our app includes a project manager approval feature. This ensures that the hours inputted by team members are verified and validated, providing the company with a comprehensive overview of the financial aspects of their projects.
Outcome
With these features and capabilities, the firm gains valuable insights into resource allocation, project profitability, and overall financial performance, enabling them to optimize their operations and make informed business decisions.
