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ERP for ESN:
How alibeez optimizes employability and reduces intercontrates in your ESN

In the digital service companies sector (ESN), the main activity model is the provision of human resources by management. To remain competitive, these companies must take up many challenges, among which the most important are the maximum employability of the teams and the effective management of intercontract periods. Find out why and how to use ERP software for ESN is an essential strategic lever for the performance of digital service companies.

The challenges of managing a management activity for an ESN

Optimize resource assignment

The performance of an ESN is based on its ability to allocate its consultants to projects quickly and efficiently. It is no longer enough to have competent profiles.

You have to know how to mobilize the right resource, at the right time, on the right mission.

Minimize inter -contracts which directly impact profitability. Poor positioning with long inter -contracts induces costly inactivity, and a drop in profitability, as well as demotivation of the teams.

It is therefore essential to optimize the use of resources in order to maximize turnover and, by correlation, the margin.

Anticipate availability

A real -time and medium term vision of the availability of employees, the current and future workload is essential. ESNs must be able to: Anticipate the end of current projects; prepare new missions; Organize fluid transitions between employees.

Fluidify billing

Billing in simple management, in rowing vanity or on the package requires absolute rigor. The objective is to shorten the billing times, to avoid administrative errors, and to perfectly follow billing with the actual times. Slow or manual processes generate immobilized cash, weaken cash and weigh down financial management and accounting management. Automation of the billing process improves cash and reducing working capital need.

Reduce the turnover of teams

In a controlled model, consulting commitment is a key differentiation factor for a company. Being able to offer clear professional trajectories, skills development opportunities, and to enhance individual achievements is a real asset for an ESN.
A motivated employee is more productive, remains faithful longer and contributes positively to the image of the company.

Focus on the determining points of the specificity of an ERP for ESN

The ESNs have different and specific needs to which a generic ERP does not always meet. A specialized ERP incorporates several modules adapted to the operation in management.

Centralized missions management

In an ESN, planning is a precision exercise. Specialized ERP software allows you to create dynamic load plans, taking into account the end of current missions, future availability, and new commercial opportunities. This induces many positive effects:

Promotes a proactive allocation of resources;
Limits productivity losses;
Fluidifies the transition between projects.

Optimize team positioning according to skills and needs

The good consultant, on the right mission, at the right time, is the daily challenge of resource managers in ESN. An adapted ERP incorporates skills analysis, automatic matching and assignment suggestions, based on business criteria, missions and strategic priorities. This type of company gains in efficiency and responsiveness, while mastering the intercontrate. Favor a proactive allocation of resources; limits productivity losses; Fluidifies the transition between projects. Favor a proactive allocation of resources; limits productivity losses; Fluidifies the transition between projects.

Effectively manage the missions under management

With an ESN oriented ERP, the missions management process becomes fluid and centralized. The tool facilitates:
the dynamic assignment of employees;
follow -up of activity reports (CRA);
The intelligent anticipation of intercontrate periods, which is a critical profitability factor.

Centralize information in a unified system

No more data dispersed in several tools. An ERP for ESN can group all operational dimensions – HR, project management, finance, CRM – in a single platform. This centralization guarantees the consistency of information, limits entry errors and improves exchanges between the different services of the company.

Pilot performance in real time

Thanks to customizable dashboards, the teams can follow key indicators: activity rate, profitability by customer, margin per project, forecast vs. accomplished. These tools allow rapid decision -making and based on updated data, strengthening the reactivity of the organization.

Automate billing, in simple management, by rowing forfeit or on the fee

Billing is often a source of errors or delay when it is based on manual seizures. A specialized ERP automatically generates invoices from validated CRA, in accordance with contractual conditions. This accelerates cash flows and relieves accounting, while contributing to global efficiency and the reduction of management costs.

Follow and validate candidates easily

A good ERP for ESN integrates advanced recruitment functions:
scoring candidates;
monitoring of interviews;
qualification of profiles.
The whole allows you to quickly position new talents on available missions.

Manage the recruitment and integration process

Beyond the identification of talents, the ERP allows you to manage the entire recruitment cycle: from selection to integration, including contractual negotiations. This ensures a fluid transition between HR onboarding and operational assignment, without loss of information.

Analyze commercial performance in a fine way

An ERP oriented ESN offers pointed analysis tools: turnover billed vs. Product, transformation rate, follow -up of the commercial pipe. The teams can thus adjust their actions according to reliable data and manage business and growth with precision.

Compare forecasts and made to adjust the strategy

With simulation and reporting features, managers can compare profitability, activity, and billing forecasts with actual results. This real-time feedback allows for rapid response, optimized resource management, and adjustment of business strategy by involving various stakeholders.

The advantages of an ERP adapted to ESNs

The ESNs have different and specific needs to which a generic ERP does not always meet. A specialized ERP incorporates several modules adapted to the operation in management.

Centralized missions management

Ensure a global and unified vision of all of your projects, while guaranteeing precise monitoring of availability, current activities and future missions, thanks to personalized alerts and dynamic planning.

Employability optimization

Anticipate intercontrate periods using tools to quickly reclassify the skills of your consultants, position them on new missions and thus maintain a high level of activity rate (TACE).

Simplification of billing

Use the data from the activity reports (CRA) directly to automate the generation of invoices, reduce billing errors and speed up cash flows. The efficiency of the accounting service is improved.

Optimized task management

Improve your productivity thanks to effective tasks distribution, centralization of responses and rapid extraction of essential data. Simplify your daily processes.

Total mobile accessibility

Take advantage of fluid access to your ERP from anywhere - on the move, teleworking or your customers - and improve the responsiveness of your teams with a responsive solution available on desktop, tablet and mobile.

The benefits noted by the ESNs who adopted an ERP

ESNs equipped with specific ERP software observe quickly:
A significant reduction in the rate of intercontracts.
An improvement in predictability and allocation of resources.
Acceleration of billing cycles, improving cashflow.
A reinforced commitment of teams thanks to suitable tools.

A concrete example: how Zenika transformed his management with Alibeez

To concretely illustrate the benefits of an ERP designed for ESNs, let’s take the example of Zenika. In full growth, this technological, managerial and organizational innovation consulting firm had to face a growing complexity of management due to the multiplicity of its tools (Kelio, Excel, Quadra). The dispersed data, manual processes and lack of adaptability slowed operational performance. After an unsuccessful first attempt with the powerful Everwin software, Zenika found the solution adapted to his needs. Indeed, our modular, customizable ERP, and aligned with the culture of the company was deployed in less than a month, it allowed Zenika to: Centralize data in such a unique and scalable; Automate HR, financial and operational processes (CRA, invoicing, pay, absences, administrative tasks); Improve productivity (+40 % on ADV), reduce errors (0.5 % on invoicing, 0.2 % on payroll), and release € 2M cash; Strengthen the employee experience, with an intuitive, mobile solution adapted to the multi-site organization of Zenika. Today, Zenika is gradually incorporating his other business tools (Drive pipe, Hello Talent, Plato) to Alibeez thanks to API connectors, making this ERP the spine of its information system. Discover in a more developed way how Zenika has set up the specialized ERP of Alibeez to support its growth (link to the page In a context of increased competition and requirement for immediate profitability, the adoption of an ERP for ESN adapted to management in management is an essential asset. It guarantees performance and accompanies the competitiveness and growth of digital service companies.

Do you want to know more about our Alibeez solution to reduce your intercontrates and accelerate the growth of your ESN?

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FAQ

What is an ERP and why is it essential for an ESN?

The ESNs have different and specific needs to which a generic ERP does not always meet. A specialized ERP incorporates several modules adapted to the operation in management.

How does an ERP help reduce intercontries?