Mohawk saves multi-millions annually and strengthens supplier relationships with Tungsten Network

E-invoicing has allowed Mohawk to pay its suppliers faster, generate revenue that was previously impossible, and realize significant cost reductions. Now, Mohawk has direct control over its invoice processing and supplier relationships, and the ability to report accurate accrual data essential for reporting and streamlined end-to-end processes.

Overview

Mohawk Industries (NYSE: MHK) is one of the world’s largest suppliers of flooring for both residential and commercial applications with $7.3 billion in annual revenue. Mohawk’s AP department is responsible for processing invoices for the U.S. operation — interacting with over 8,000 suppliers, ranging from small “mom and pop” businesses to large multinational organizations.

In 2004, Mohawk’s CEO challenged the Accounts Payable (AP) team to evaluate methods to reduce costs by considering alternative and innovative solutions. Mohawk needed a solution that would address the fundamental problems of increased labor costs – paper and exceptions. Since the majority of causes for exceptions can be traced back to paper, Mohawk focused on eliminating paper in the AP process.

E-invoicing has allowed Mohawk to pay its suppliers faster, generate revenue that was previously impossible, and realize significant cost reductions. Mohawk has seen the largest cost saving from the reduction of labor costs. Through natural attrition and re-assignment to more value-added positions, the company has been able to reduce the accounts payable full-time staff from 54 to 21 people. In all, Mohawk has realized about $3 million in annual savings since switching to Tungsten.

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Results

75%
invoice volume transitioned within months
$3m
savings in early pay discounts and duplicate payments
61%
FTE employees reallocated to more strategic roles

“We couldn’t be happier with our association with Tungsten. Tungsten Network has accelerated our global invoice process, helped us to reduce labor costs significantly and allowed us to maintain and even strengthen our relationships with our valued suppliers. We look forward to a long and rewarding relationship.”

Mark Dailey, Director Shared Services for Mohawk Industries

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