Success Story
TriNet
TriNet, a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for smalland medium-sized businesses, faced significant challenges in its treasuryoperations. With rapid growth driven by acquisitions and a disjointed bankingstructure, TriNet struggled with manual processes, inefficiencies, and a lackof centralized visibility into bank fee analysis. These challenges hinderedtheir ability to optimize treasury operations and negotiate effectively withbanking partners.
Challenges
In 2018, TriNet’s Treasury team was tasked with implementing a Treasury Management System (TMS) to address these challenges. Key pain points included:
- Manual workflows: Treasury analysts spent up to 10 hours monthly downloading, formatting, and analyzing bank fee data.
- Disjointed processes: The lack of centralized data required logging into multiple bank portals and third-party systems, leading to inefficiencies and potential errors.
- Bank fee discrepancies: Without robust tools, TriNet struggled to benchmark fees, negotiate effectively, and address discrepancies across accounts from acquired companies.
Solution
TriNet selected Ripple Treasury’s TMS and its NDepth module to revolutionize their treasury operations. Key features and benefits of the solution included:
- Seamless integration: Ripple Treasury’s NDepth module enabled the direct transmission of EDI 822 files from banks, eliminating the need for manual uploads.
- User-friendly interface: Powered by Tableau, NDepth provided advanced data visualization, delivering actionable insights through customizable dashboards and reports.
- Comprehensive benchmarking: NDepth’s benchmarking capabilities allowed TriNet to compare their bank fees against industry standards, identify discrepancies, and negotiate favorable terms.
- Scalability: Ripple Treasury’s modular approach ensured the solution could adapt to TriNet’s evolving needs and integrate with additional functionalities as required.
Results
Ripple Treasury’s implementation delivered transformative results for TriNet:
1. Cost Savings:
- Significant six-figure annual savings by uncovering and correcting excessive bank fees.
- Reduced subscription costs: NDepth’s implementation and annual fees were lower than their previous provider’s.
2. Time Savings:
- Treasury analysts saved approximately 10hours per month, enabling them to focus on strategic projects rather than manual data manipulation.
3. Enhanced Efficiency:
- Automated data transmissions eliminated manual uploads, ensuring faster access to accurate and actionable insights.
- TriNet streamlined processes across 40+ bank accounts following acquisitions.
4. Improved Negotiation Power:
- Benchmarking tools provided transparency, empowering TriNet to negotiate better terms with banking partners and align fees across acquired entities.
5. Strategic Treasury Transformation:
- By leveraging Ripple Treasury’s robust tools, TriNet transitioned its treasury function from a cost center to a revenue generator, earning substantial interest income by strategically managing cash positioning.
“The combination of Ripple Treasury and NDepth has been a game-changer for ourt reasury team. Not only have we saved significant time and money, but we’ve also transformed our treasury into a strategic partner driving revenue growth. Ripple Treasury’s solution is scalable, adaptable, and a perfect fit for our evolving needs.”
— Principal Finance Manager, TriNet
Ripple Treasury’s partnership with TriNet exemplifies the power of a tailored treasury solution. By automating workflows, enhancing visibility, and providing actionable insights, Ripple Treasury enabled TriNet to achieve operational excellence and establish a treasury function that supports long-term growth.
