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Customer: Trigon
Location: London
Organisation size: (11-50 employees)
Sector: Real Estate Developer
Capabilities: Management, Delivery, Partnership
From Data Silos to Dynamic Control: A Shift to Streamlined Reporting and Real-Time Portfolio Insights
Customer: Ares Management
Location: Global
Organisation size: (2000+ employees)
Sector: Real Estate Investment
Capabilities: Investment, Management
A catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future.
We see fu3e as a key component in our ability to continue scaling our business and providing valuable insights to our internal teams and clients. fu3e’s platform offers the efficiency of an out-of-the-box product while remaining highly customizable to our unique needs and requests.
Christine Cheatham
Managing Director, Ares Management formally 3RE Partners
Challenge.
Ares U.S. faced several operational challenges that impacted efficiency and limited visibility across their portfolio. They identified three main areas for improvement.
The main issues included:
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Centralised Reporting: The company lacked a unified platform for development reporting, which led to fragmented information and inefficiencies.
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Streamlined Financial Draw Process: Monthly financial draw processes were slowed down by delays from outdated data, impacting timely approvals and reporting.
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Portfolio Monitoring and Risk Management: Ares U.S. required a real-time, high-level overview of portfolio performance to better track issues and manage project risks.
These challenges created inefficiencies in accessing accurate, up-to-date information, which in turn hindered informed decision-making and proactive risk management.
Description
To address these operational challenges, Ares U.S. implemented the fu3e. software platform. This solution was tailored to consolidate their processes and data, enabling them to manage their portfolio more effectively and efficiently.
Key components included:
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Integrated Data and Reporting Platform: fu3e consolidated Ares U.S. data, documents, and processes into a single platform, enhancing reporting with 360° oversight and enabling collaborative access for the entire team.
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Automated Financial Draw Process: By integrating live financial data, fu3e improved the monthly draw process, allowing approvals to be expedited and ensuring that the financial management was based on current, accurate data.
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Real-Time Portfolio Dashboard: The “Executive Splash” dashboard offered instant insights into portfolio issues and risks. This high-level, real-time view empowered Ares U.S. to manage complex projects with timely information, improving risk oversight and accountability.
Description
Solution.
Results.
Description
The fu3e. implementation brought significant benefits to Ares U.S. operations and financial management:
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Enhanced Reporting and Data Consolidation: With all data in one place, Ares U.S. experienced improved reporting accuracy and a unified view of development updates, facilitating faster decision-making.
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Faster Financial Approvals: The automated draw process streamlined monthly financial workflows, reducing time delays, and ensuring up-to-date data for improved cash flow management.
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Improved Risk Management: The Executive Splash dashboard provided real-time portfolio monitoring, enhancing the team’s ability to identify and address issues proactively.
Key Benefits.
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Improved Efficiency and Accuracy: Consolidated data and standardised processes reduced errors and increased data trust, allowing Ares U.S. to rely on consistent information.
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Streamlined Financial Workflow: Automated draw approvals improved cash flow management and reduced delays, allowing for more responsive financial decisions.
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Data-Driven Portfolio Oversight: Access to live data for budgeting and forecasting supported informed decision-making, contributing to Ares U.S. strategic growth.
fu3e has helped lay a strong foundation for Ares U.S., enabling them to operate with greater efficiency and effectiveness, supporting both current operations and future expansion.
We see fu3e as a key component in our ability to continue scaling our business and providing valuable insights to our internal teams and clients. fu3e’s platform offers the efficiency of an out-of-the-box product while remaining highly customizable to our unique needs and requests.
Christine Cheatham
President & COO, 3RE Partners
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