Quote-to-Cash Accelerator

Build a clean, end-to-end quote-to-cash flow, accurate orders, clean invoices, and a steady collections cadence so cash arrives faster without creating customer friction.
Details

The Offering Details

Who it’s for

  • Companies with slow cash conversion or rising DSO
  • Teams battling billing errors, credits / rebills, or high exception rates
  • Orgs with fuzzy approvals and weak collections cadence
  • Firms post 10-Day Company Diagnostic needing early cash wins first

Outcomes

  • Lower DSO and faster cash conversion
  • Fewer exceptions(credits/ rebills) and cleaner invoices
  • Faster approvals; tighter quote and contract controls
  • Consistent AR cadence (aging reviews, dispute resolution, promise-to-pay)
  • Real visibility and control via Q2C KPI dashboard (lead + lag indicators)

What’s included

  • Rapid Q2C Audit: current-state map across quote, order, fulfillment, billing, and AR
  • Control Points: approvals, terms, data fields, SLAs, handoffs
  • Approval redesign: thresholds, roles, and automated gates
  • Billing Quality: template fixes, data validation, error traps
  • Collections Playbook: cadence, roles, aging reviews, dispute paths, scripts
  • Q2C KPI Dashboard: DSO, exception rate, cycle times, promise-to-pay
  • Enablement: training for sales/ops/finance and a go-forward run book

How it works

  • Rapid audit (Days 1–5): Mapping of the process: Quote → Order → Fulfillment → Billing → Collections; quantify leaks and delays
  • Gap list (Days 5–7): Prioritize high-impact fixes using value-versus-effort scoring
  • Implement (Weeks 2–4):Approvals, billing quality, AR cadence live
  • Stabilize (Weeks 4–6): Coach teams, tune thresholds, confirm KPI movement
  • Handoff: Run book + dashboard +owner accountability
22 - 34%
Efficiency lift in
90 days
12 - 20%
DSO reduction in
5 weeks
30 - 50%
Fewer overdue tasks &
executive escalations
15 - 25%
Faster cycle times
(Q→O→F→B→C)
6 - 10%
Org capacity unlocked via
automation
Outcomes shown are typical ranges across engagements.
Snapshot

Case Snapshots

Mid-market services (AR pains)

Tightened approvals and standardized billing templates; within six weeks, DSO dropped by double digits and exceptions fell noticeably.

Multi-site distributor

Quote and contract controls were inconsistent. Thresholds and automated gates produced cleaner invoices and fewer credits/rebills within one cycle.

PE portfolio company

Collections were ad hoc; a weekly aging review and a clear dispute path produced faster promise-to-pay and improved month-end predictability.

Testimonials

Trusted by big brands and heads

Cash got unstuck fast ... we finally trust the invoices.
CFO, Regional Services
The approval thresholds ended the endless back-and-forth.
VP Sales, Distribution
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do we need an ERP change to dothis?

No. We work in your current stack. If toolchanges help, we’ll recommend pragmatic steps, but results come from process& controls first.

Will you talk to customers oronly internal teams?

Primarily internal. When needed (e.g.,disputes), we can support customer outreach with your AR team.

How fast will we see impact?

Most clients see invoice quality andapproval speed improve in weeks, with DSO movement often visible by the firstmonth-end close after changes take effect.

How much time does this takefrom our team?

Expect a short kickoff, a few focusedworking sessions, and brief weekly reviews. We aim to reduce workload byremoving rework and exceptions.

What KPIs do you track?

DSO, exception/credit rate, invoicefirst-pass yield, approval cycle time, promise-to-pay, % current in aging.

Confidentiality/NDA?

We treat your data as confidential and are happy to sign your NDA or provide our mutual NDA before information is shared.

  • Access: limited to the project team on a need-to-know basis.
  • Handling: stored securely and transmitted over encrypted channels where applicable; no third-party sharing without written consent.
  • Retention: default 90-day purge after project close (or your policy tell us what you prefer).

References: any case examples are anonymized unless we have explicit permission to use names/logos.

Pricing & ROI?

Fixed-fees print. Vision Strategies targets visible KPI movement in-sprint and sustained performance post-handoff.