Quote-to-Cash Effectiveness

The quote-to-cash process is the critical bridge between customer experiences and enterprise revenue, linking demand signals to fulfilled orders and cash collection. Catalant Experts blend operational leadership experience with top-tier consulting methodologies and analytical tools to identify constraints, accelerate revenue realization, and enhance profitability. Partner with us to:

Accelerate deal velocity and quote-to-order accuracy

Optimize inventory, procurement, and shop-floor operations

Enhance invoicing timeliness, accuracy, and cash flow velocity

APPROACH

Drive Predictive Optimization with Data-Driven Simulation

01

Map the ecosystem

Understand how customer demand flows through sales channels and data systems into both manual and automated order processing. Establish clear baseline metrics throughout the quote-to-cash lifecycle.

02

Model operational dynamics

Deploy advanced simulation modeling to connect customer demand segments and volumes to downstream process, technology, and human resource cycle times. Create dynamic visualizations of current operating conditions.

03

Quantify constraints

Use simulation modeling to precisely identify bottlenecks in processes, people and technology using simulation models. Measure severity of constraints and their systemic impact on overall performance.

04

Design targeted solutions

Develop tailored interventions for the most impactful constraints. Test solutions through iterative modeling to validate expected operational and financial improvements.

05

Measure expected outcomes

Translate simulation results into executive-ready metrics including operational cost reduction, revenue acceleration, and customer experience improvements with clear timelines and ROI calculations.

06

Build action roadmap

Develop a prioritized transformation plan that sequences initiatives based on effort, cost, and business impact. Create a phased approach to change that maximizes early wins while building toward comprehensive improvement.

WINNING TOGETHER

Quote-to-Cash Effectiveness in Action

Health Plan Transforms Enrollment Operations
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Problem

A U.S. health plan organization struggled with lengthy enrollment processing times, resulting in downstream fulfillment delays for plan materials. Operating costs surged due to reliance on paper-based enrollment forms, which required significant temporary staffing during peak periods. 

Action

Catalant Experts mapped the end-to-end enrollment process into simulation models to identify critical bottlenecks. Future-state solutions incorporated optical character recognition and reallocated underutilized quality assurance resources strategically.

Results

The solution, validated by simulation:

 

  • Reduced enrollment cycle time by 78.4%
  • Decreased temporary staffing expenses by 39%
  • Generated over $1.37M in annual cost savings

Startup Streamlines Complex Lead-to-Cash Operations

A rapidly scaling startup faced 180-day quote-to-cash cycles due to 50,000+ disparate processes and 200,000+ SKUs across their operations. Catalant Experts established an executive advisory board and global process governance structure, implementing standardized data hierarchy and SKU rationalization programs. The transformation delivered 10% faster deal velocity, 500,000 hours in operational savings, 15% SKU reduction, and 15% improvement in operational satisfaction.

Manufacturing Company Reduces Inventory Costs

A US office supplies manufacturer struggled with excessive WIP and finished goods inventory due to poor quote-to-shipment predictability, causing billing delays and higher accounts receivable. Catalant Experts mapped the complete order-to-cash process and implemented a real-time inventory control system integrated with automated order promising capabilities. The enhanced integration reduced inventory levels across all three categories while improving on-time shipments and production responsiveness.

Beauty Brand Accelerates International Cash Flow

A global beauty brand faced frequent order errors and stock-outs due to international distributors without EDI systems, leading to poor fill rates of just 64%. Catalant Experts reviewed the entire order-to-cash process and introduced catalog cleanup and better forecasting meetings. These changes improved data accuracy and order quality, boosting fill rates to 85% in just four months.

FEATURED EXPERTS

Quote-to-Cash Effectiveness Experts

Scot A.

Ex-PwC, Accenture expert in quote-to-cash optimization and value chain effectiveness

25+ years enhancing customer experience through streamlined quote-to-cash processes across healthcare and manufacturing. CPIM-certified industrial engineer applying Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to connect operational excellence with business outcomes.

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Stephanie R.

Ex-L’Oreal global expert in quote-to-cash optimization and operational excellence

Driving GTM and quote-to-cash processes across beauty and CPG industries for 25+ years. Leverages data and insights to improve speed-to-cash KPIs, enhance customer relations, and optimize business outcomes through strategic execution.

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Laura J.

Ex-Salesforce executive and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

25+ years driving quote-to-cash transformation programs across enterprise and private equity firms. Combines lean operational methodologies and a relentless focus on customer experience to deliver streamlined operations, accelerated deal velocity, and measurable revenue optimization.

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