NetSuite OpenAir Helps Consulting Firm Streamline International Business

"NetSuite OpenAir was the first SaaS (software as a service) tool used at our organization. By seeing what it has done for PAC, we've come to realize what a great asset cloud computing tools can be."

—Pierre Audoin Consultants

Results:

Pierre Audoin Consultants has been able to establish consistent invoicing and other processes for its United States subsidiary
NetSuite OpenAir's cloud architecture and central data repository simplify data access for the company's world-traveling consultants
NetSuite OpenAir has eliminated the time and costs required for manual currency conversions of billings and expense reimbursements
Robust role-based filters ensure that each consultant sees only the appropriate information
Automating time and expense tracking and billings has reduced administrative overhead for consultants, allowing them to focus on client engagements

Challenges:

Manual time and expense tracking and invoicing were wasting time and resources for global consulting business
Tracking work schedules was difficult because of different countries' policies for holidays and vacations
Expense tracking and invoicing were time-consuming and tedious because of the need to manually convert four different currencies

Solution:

Compatibility with Mac operating system was an important selection criterion, since most PAC consultants use Mac laptops
NetSuite OpenAir now supports leave accrual tracking and country-specific holidays and vacation policies
The software also provides functionality to reconcile differences between American and European tax codes