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Turning Accounts Receivable Data into a Strategic Business Asset

Case study showing how Pratt Industries replaced spreadsheet AR reporting with SAP Analytics Cloud for automated, real-time receivables visibility and cash forecasting.

Published
June 4, 2026
Read time
3 min read
Source
SAP

Pratt Industries migrated from manual spreadsheet-based accounts receivable processes to SAP Analytics Cloud integrated with SAP ERP and BPC. The implementation delivered automated data feeds, exception-based analysis, drill-down reporting, and self-service dashboards. Results include faster cash targeting forecasts, reduced past-due receivables, and improved days sales outstanding management.

Key takeaways

Automated AR data feeds replaced manual spreadsheets for real-time transaction visibility

Cash targeting forecast cycle reduced from days to under one day

Exception-based analysis and drill-down improved past-due management

Self-service dashboards enabled sales teams to understand payment term impacts

Eliminated past-due receivables equivalent to the cost of building another plant

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