Clayton Lays the Foundation for Future Growth and Innovation with Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite
Clayton, a leading national homebuilder, has implemented Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite to streamline its business processes and support its mission of providing attainable, sustainable housing across America. The integrated cloud suite manages finance, planning, and supply chain processes, resulting in increased efficiency, reduced costs, and enhanced decision-making.
With over 60 building facilities and 380 sales locations, Clayton faced challenges in gaining timely insights due to its complex operations. Oracle Fusion Applications has enabled Clayton to standardize finance and supply chain processes on a single integrated cloud platform. This has led to reduced working capital, increased productivity, and improved decision-making capabilities.
The implementation includes Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, EPM, and SCM, which have helped Clayton consolidate financial data, streamline planning and reporting, and improve supply and demand planning. These tools have been important in helping Clayton navigate recent industry challenges such as rising interest rates and material inflation.
Clayton, un leader nazionale nella costruzione di abitazioni, ha implementato Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite per semplificare i propri processi aziendali e supportare la propria missione di fornire abitazioni accessibili e sostenibili in tutta America. La suite cloud integrata gestisce i processi di finanza, pianificazione e catena di approvvigionamento, portando a maggiore efficienza, riduzione dei costi e miglioramento del processo decisionale.
Con oltre 60 strutture di costruzione e 380 luoghi di vendita, Clayton ha affrontato sfide nel ottenere informazioni tempestive a causa delle sue operazioni complesse. Oracle Fusion Applications ha permesso a Clayton di standardizzare i processi finanziari e della catena di approvvigionamento su un'unica piattaforma cloud integrata. Questo ha portato a una riduzione del capitale circolante, a un aumento della produttività e a capacità decisionali migliorate.
L'implementazione include Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, EPM e SCM, che hanno aiutato Clayton a consolidare i dati finanziari, semplificare la pianificazione e la rendicontazione e migliorare la pianificazione di offerta e domanda. Questi strumenti sono stati fondamentali per aiutare Clayton ad affrontare le recenti sfide del settore, come l'aumento dei tassi d'interesse e l'inflazione dei materiali.
Clayton, un constructor nacional líder en viviendas, ha implementado Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite para optimizar sus procesos de negocio y apoyar su misión de proporcionar viviendas sostenibles y asequibles en toda América. La suite en la nube integrada gestiona los procesos de finanzas, planificación y cadena de suministro, resultando en mayor eficiencia, reducción de costos y mejor toma de decisiones.
Con más de 60 instalaciones de construcción y 380 puntos de venta, Clayton enfrentó desafíos para obtener información oportuna debido a sus operaciones complejas. Oracle Fusion Applications ha permitido a Clayton estandarizar los procesos financieros y de la cadena de suministro en una única plataforma de nube integrada. Esto ha llevado a una reducción del capital de trabajo, aumento de la productividad y mejor capacidad de toma de decisiones.
La implementación incluye Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, EPM y SCM, que han ayudado a Clayton a consolidar datos financieros, optimizar la planificación y la elaboración de informes, y mejorar la planificación de oferta y demanda. Estas herramientas han sido clave para ayudar a Clayton a navegar los recientes desafíos de la industria, como el aumento de tasas de interés y la inflación de materiales.
클레이톤은 미국 전역에 저렴하고 지속 가능한 주택을 제공하는 사명을 지원하고 사업 프로세스를 간소화하기 위해 Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite를 구현했습니다. 통합 클라우드 스위트는 재무, 계획 및 공급망 프로세스를 관리하여 효율성 증대, 비용 절감 및 의사 결정 향상을 이루어 냈습니다.
60개 이상의 건축 시설과 380개의 판매 위치를 보유한 클레이톤은 복잡한 운영으로 인해 시기 적절한 통찰력을 얻는 데 어려움을 겪었습니다. Oracle Fusion Applications 덕분에 클레이톤은 재무 및 공급망 프로세스를 단일 통합 클라우드 플랫폼에서 표준화할 수 있었습니다. 이는 운전 자본이 줄어들고, 생산성이 증가하며, 의사 결정 능력이 향상되는 결과를 가져왔습니다.
이번 구현에는 Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, EPM 및 SCM이 포함되어 있으며, 이는 클레이톤이 재무 데이터를 통합하고 계획 및 보고를 간소화하며 공급 및 수요 계획을 개선하는 데 도움을 주었습니다. 이러한 도구들은 최근 금리 상승 및 자재 인플레이션과 같은 산업의 도전을 헤쳐 나가는 데 클레이톤이 중요하게 활용하고 있습니다.
Clayton, un constructeur national de premier plan, a mis en œuvre Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite pour rationaliser ses processus métier et soutenir sa mission de fournir des logements accessibles et durables à travers l'Amérique. La suite cloud intégrée gère les processus financiers, de planification et de chaîne d'approvisionnement, entraînant une augmentation de l'efficacité, une réduction des coûts et une amélioration de la prise de décision.
Avec plus de 60 installations de construction et 380 points de vente, Clayton a été confronté à des difficultés pour obtenir des informations en temps voulu en raison de ses opérations complexes. Les applications Oracle Fusion ont permis à Clayton de standardiser les processus financiers et de la chaîne d'approvisionnement sur une plateforme cloud intégrée. Cela a conduit à une réduction du fonds de roulement, une augmentation de la productivité et une amélioration des capacités de prise de décision.
L'implémentation inclut Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, EPM et SCM, qui ont aidé Clayton à consolider les données financières, à rationaliser la planification et le reporting, et à améliorer la planification de l'offre et de la demande. Ces outils ont été essentiels pour aider Clayton à faire face aux récents défis du secteur, tels que la hausse des taux d'intérêt et l'inflation des matériaux.
Clayton, ein führender nationaler Hausbauer, hat Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite implementiert, um seine Geschäftsprozesse zu optimieren und seine Mission zu unterstützen, erreichbaren, nachhaltigen Wohnraum in ganz Amerika bereitzustellen. Die integrierte Cloud-Suite verwaltet Finanz-, Planungs- und Lieferkettenprozesse, was zu erhöhter Effizienz, reduzierten Kosten und verbessertem Entscheidungsprozess führt.
Mit über 60 Bauanlagen und 380 Verkaufsstandorten sah sich Clayton Herausforderungen gegenüber, zeitnahe Erkenntnisse aufgrund seiner komplexen Abläufe zu gewinnen. Die Oracle Fusion Applications haben es Clayton ermöglicht, Finanz- und Lieferkettenprozesse zu standardisieren und auf einer einzigen integrierten Cloud-Plattform zu konsolidieren. Dies hat zu einem reduzierten Working Capital, gesteigerter Produktivität und verbesserten Entscheidungsfähigkeiten geführt.
Die Implementierung umfasst Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, EPM und SCM, die Clayton dabei geholfen haben, Finanzdaten zu konsolidieren, Planung und Reporting zu verbessern sowie die Planung von Angebot und Nachfrage zu optimieren. Diese Werkzeuge waren entscheidend für Clayton, um den jüngsten branchenspezifischen Herausforderungen wie steigenden Zinssätzen und Materialinflation zu begegnen.
- Implementation of Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite has increased efficiency and reduced costs
- Consolidation of financial data from multiple business units into a single chart of accounts and general ledger
- Improved supply and demand planning capabilities
- Streamlined planning, budgeting, and reporting processes
- Accelerated financial close process
- Industry facing headwinds with rising interest rates and material inflation
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Clayton's adoption of Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite marks a significant technological leap for the homebuilding industry. This move towards cloud-based enterprise solutions demonstrates a strategic shift in operational management for large-scale builders. The integration of finance, planning and supply chain processes on a single platform addresses the unique challenges faced by vertically integrated businesses in the housing sector.
The implementation's impact on efficiency and decision-making speed is particularly noteworthy. In an industry where timing and cost management are crucial, the ability to quickly adapt to market changes could provide Clayton with a competitive edge. The quarterly update cycle of Oracle's suite ensures Clayton stays at the forefront of technological advancements, potentially future-proofing their operations against upcoming industry challenges.
Clayton's investment in Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite is a prudent financial move in the current economic climate. With rising interest rates and material inflation pressuring the housing market, the focus on enterprise-wide productivity and cost reduction is crucial. The consolidation of financial data into a single chart of accounts and general ledger should lead to improved financial controls and reduced working capital requirements.
The streamlined planning, budgeting and reporting processes facilitated by Oracle EPM are likely to result in faster financial close cycles, which is critical for timely decision-making. While the initial investment in such a comprehensive system is significant, the long-term benefits in terms of operational efficiency and cost savings could substantially improve Clayton's financial performance and resilience in a volatile market.
The implementation of Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM represents a significant upgrade to Clayton's supply chain capabilities. In the homebuilding industry, where material costs and availability can fluctuate rapidly, improved supply and demand planning is crucial. This system should enable Clayton to optimize inventory levels, reducing carrying costs while ensuring material availability for construction projects.
The ability to quickly respond to changing market conditions is a key competitive advantage in homebuilding. Oracle's SCM solution could help Clayton mitigate supply chain disruptions and potentially lead to faster build times and improved customer satisfaction. Moreover, the integration with finance and planning modules should provide a more holistic view of the supply chain, enabling more informed decisions on sourcing, logistics and production scheduling.
Leading homebuilder consolidates finance, planning, and supply chain processes in the cloud as it expands offerings nationwide
Founded in 1956, Clayton has grown to become one of the nation's leading home builders, with more than 60 home building and component manufacturing facilities, over 380 company sales locations, and a product portfolio that includes a comprehensive range of modern manufactured and site-built housing. With a vertically integrated business model that includes home building, retail, and financing business units, Clayton's complex operations made it difficult for leadership to gain timely insights and slowed decision-making. Clayton needed a unified business platform that could streamline complex finance and accounting processes, improve operational visibility, and support its dynamic supply and demand planning needs. After careful consideration, Clayton consolidated its finance, planning, and supply chain processes on Oracle Fusion Applications.
"The housing industry has endured numerous headwinds recently with rising interest rates and material inflation. Now, more than ever, we need to stay focused on enterprise-wide productivity, improvements, cost reduction, and driving value for our customers," said Jim Stariha, chief financial officer, Clayton. "Oracle Fusion Applications Suite has enabled us to standardize intricate finance and supply chain processes on a single integrated cloud platform and take advantage of advanced capabilities to reduce working capital, increase productivity, expand insights, and improve decision-making as we make home building more sustainable and homeownership more attainable."
With Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Clayton has been able to increase efficiency and insights, reduce costs, and improve financial controls by consolidating financial data from its business units into a single chart of accounts and general ledger. Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) has helped Clayton further streamline planning, budgeting, and reporting to accelerate its financial close process. In addition, Oracle Fusion Cloud Supply Chain & Manufacturing (SCM) has helped Clayton improve supply and demand planning and increase the efficiency of home building and logistics operations so it can quickly respond to changing market conditions.
"To stay competitive in the housing market, Clayton needed to consolidate systems, streamline processes, and embrace automation," said Steve Miranda, executive vice president of applications development, Oracle. "With Oracle Fusion Applications, Clayton can take advantage of an integrated applications suite with embedded AI to help improve the speed and accuracy of processes, increase overall efficiency, and bring new housing innovations to market that help make homeownership a reality for more people in America."
Oracle Fusion Applications Suite enables organizations to take advantage of the cloud and the latest advancements in AI to break down organizational silos, standardize processes, and manage finance, HR, supply chain, and customer experience data on a single integrated cloud platform. With quarterly update cycles, it gives customers access to continuous innovation as new features are added every 90 days.
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About Clayton
Founded in 1956, Clayton is committed to opening doors to a better life and building happyness® through homeownership. A Berkshire Hathaway company, Clayton is a leading single-family, values-driven home builder dedicated to attainable housing, sustainable practices, and creating a world-class experience for customers and team members. The company's portfolio includes a comprehensive range of site-built, modern manufactured, Tiny, CrossMod® and modular housing. In 2023, Clayton built more than 52,000 homes across the country. For more information, visit claytonhomes.com.
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