Whiteaway Group
WhiteAway Group
Streamlining Planning with accoPLANNING
Whiteaway Group has simplified and made their planning processes more efficient with the help of accoPLANNING, which integrates directly with Power BI.
The solution has reduced time spent, eliminated data chaos, and ensured a single source of truth across the organization.
About Whiteaway Group
Whiteaway Group is a leading Nordic retailer in home appliances. The company operates online channels in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, as well as franchise stores under the Skousen brand.
As a growing company, Whiteaway has focused on professionalizing their organization and optimizing internal processes, particularly in planning.
THE CHALLENGE
Previously, Whiteaway's planning process relied on Excel models. This created challenges such as:
- Lack of flexibility: The models were difficult to update and dependent on specific individuals.
- Time-consuming processes: Preparation for budgeting and forecasting often took up to two weeks.
- Discrepancies in data: Multiple versions of the same data led to uncertainty about the valid numbers.
THE SOLUTION
Whiteaway chose accoPLANNING as their planning tool
due to its ability to:
- Seamlessly integrate with the company's existing Power BI.
- Enable quick execution with a narrow and manageable scope.
- Reduce complexity and time consumption in the planning processes.
The Need for a Smarter Solution
Whiteaway's focus was on streamlining their planning process, reducing inefficiency, and ensuring the purchasing department had reliable and up-to-date forecasts.
Previously, the processes were reliant on individuals and complex models that were time-consuming to maintain and update.
Whiteaway chose accoPLANNING because they wanted a tailored tool that could integrate with their existing systems and be implemented quickly.
"One of the biggest issues with our previous solution was that we often had different versions of the budget or forecast circulating, which created confusion and inefficiency."
Peter Bech, Head of Business Finance at Whiteaway Group
Whiteaway saved 1-2 weeks of work with accoPLANNING
Learn how Whiteaway Group streamlined their planning and reduced manual processes with accoPLANNING.
The New Benefits with accoPLANNING
For Whiteaway, the implementation has brought the following benefits:
One source of truth: Data is now centralized with a single common starting point, eliminating scattered Excel sheets and ensuring consistency.
Speed: Updating models now takes just two minutes, freeing up time for analysis and decision-making.
Credibility: A unified set of numbers ensures transparency and alignment across the organization.
User-friendliness:
Peter Bech highlights,
"With accoPLANNING, we can seamlessly work directly in Power BI. Users simply click a button and gain access to the planning solution."
Focus on Simplicity
& Collaboration
The implementation was fast and effective due to a clearly defined project process. "We avoided unnecessary complexity and focused on what truly mattered," explains Peter Bech.
This approach ensured quick results and a solid foundation for future improvements.
Looking Ahead
Whiteaway plans to expand the use of accoPLANNING with
- Rolling forecasts, updated monthly.
- Inclusion of balance sheet and cash flow forecasts.
- Decentralized input collection, where employees can contribute via links, saving time and reducing friction.
"Instead of sending Excel sheets back and forth, we can now collect input in a smarter way. We save one to two weeks of preparation work and can instead focus on communicating goals and insights."
Peter Bech, Head of Business Finance at Whiteaway Group
