The problem: An incomplete process for tracking costs and labor
Before using Raken, Jesse Stutts Inc. encountered difficulty when it came to data analysis and trying to optimize project efficiency. Despite their best efforts, their data set was incomplete and they lacked a method to fully analyze what was happening on the jobsite.
“We didn’t really have any historical data. We didn’t know why we were doing well in some areas but not others,” says Matt Mangum, Project Controls Administrator at Jesse Stutts, Inc. “There really wasn’t enough labor tracking prior to Raken.”
The solution: Better data and easy-to-use digital tools
Things turned around quickly once JSI switched to Raken. They were immediately able to get better data through Raken’s production and labor tracking capabilities. And through our integration with Deltek ComputerEase, they were able to streamline their payroll and time tracking process.
Improved time tracking and payroll with Deltek ComputerEase
Raken’s digital time cards make collecting hours in the field easy. And paired with one of our many integrations, the entire payroll process becomes seamless.
Instead of relying on manual entry for payroll and transferring data over from department to department, Matt and the JSI team use the direct API integration with Deltek ComputerEase to take things off his plate and sync everything automatically.
“One of the major things for us is being able to process payroll directly out of Raken and take that time, move it right into ComputerEase, and put it on job costs with just the click of a button. It’s just been incredible for us.”
Labor and material tracking improves job costing
The data collected in the field is key for JSI and their efforts to optimize productivity and improve their operations over time. Raken enables them to properly analyze that data to help them in those efforts.
“Raken does the thinking of production tracking for you. You don’t have to sit down and spend time making sure that you’ve got the right labor costs and material quantities factored into the budget.”
With Raken’s labor and material tracking capabilities, it’s easy to manage budgets and understand where costs are coming from. Which is crucial for companies looking to operate at peak efficiency.
Easy onboarding and support lead to higher field adoption
Because of Raken’s intuitive design, JSI has had little issue in getting the field on board. “Recently, we hired two new superintendents, and when I showed them how Raken works (alongside another new employee), all three of them said it was much better than things they’ve used in the past.”
“That’s what you want to hear—the positive feedback from guys in the field.”
Matt’s experience with the customer success team at Raken has also led to continuing success. “It’s a great team. Everyone is extremely responsive.”
In a world of detached and automated tech support, the human touch that Raken offers customers makes a big difference.
“We’ve had some problems trying to get things resolved with other softwares, but Raken is only ever a phone call or an email away.”
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