Shell stands as a leading global energy and petrochemical enterprise, with its central headquarters located in The Hague, Netherlands. The company engages in a comprehensive range of activities, including the exploration, production, refining, and distribution of oil and gas, alongside maintaining a formidable footprint in the retail fuel market. Our collaboration was with the Argentine branch of Shell, specifically with the Supply Chain Planning team, focusing on enhancing their operational processes.
challenge
Shell faced issues with their invoice approval process, encountering multiple obstacles such as a cumbersome and unclear manual approval system, disorganized billing data, potential delays in payment, reliance on emails for storing supplier information, and challenges in identifying local vendors.
solution
The solution to the previously mentioned challenges includes the implementation of an efficient approval workflow, characterized by invoice submission through a portal, reminders for required information, swift approval or rejection, automatic PDF generation, and notifications for all parties involved. Additionally, it involves creating a unified database of service providers and granting suppliers access to this network of professionals.
Project Duration
5 Years.
Tools / Technologies
Roles
- Roles
- Cybersecurity Consultant
- Python Developer
- QA Analyst
- UX/UI Designer
- Project Manager
benefit
Considering the internal Shell IT team lacked the time to dedicate to this project, outsourcing it to us provided our client with the opportunity to move forward with this initiative and bring it to life.
results
The implemented measures led to significant improvements, streamlining the invoice submission process for suppliers and simplifying the approval and monitoring process for contract holders. Additionally, we successfully established a comprehensive database of potential service providers for Shell, facilitating connections between professionals and suppliers.
