Case Study
INTERNATIONAL SLAB SALES (ISS)
Cutting Complexity, Polishing Performance with IDU
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL SLAB SALES
International Slab Sales (ISS) is a leading supplier of premium imported stone and engineered surfaces to the South African market. Founded in 2000, ISS has grown into a trusted name with multiple branches nationwide and a diverse customer base. The company employs over 130 people and proudly owns the Rudi’s Choice, Eezi Quartz and LUTUM brands, while also holding the exclusive distribution rights for Caesarstone and Infinity Surfaces in Southern Africa.
THE BUSINESS CHALLENGE
Before adopting IDU, ISS faced the same challenges common in finance teams that relied heavily on spreadsheets. Consolidating budgets from multiple cost centres was time-consuming, prone to errors and inaccessible to non-financial users. Managers often struggled to find and interpret the information they needed, leading to delays and inefficiencies in decision-making.
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THE SOLUTION
ISS implemented IDU-Concept in 2013. The finance and budgeting modules have enabled the business to break down budgets into detailed line items, moving beyond the “last year plus five percent” approach. Managers across the company now have the ability to view and interact with financial data directly, with intuitive access and simple navigation.
As Finance Manager Clint du Plessis explains, “What attracted me to IDU from the beginning was the way it puts across financial information to non-financial people. It made it so much simpler for them to understand the information, without having to go through multiple clicks to get to what they were looking for. ”
He adds, “The support team at IDU are fantastic. I would classify myself as a power user today thanks to them. The system might look daunting at first, but you very quickly realise how straightforward and easy it is to use. ”
Andrew Dua, Director at ISS, echoes this sentiment. “From a management point of view, it has given us confidence that the information we are looking at is accurate, timely and detailed enough for decision-making. ”
A PARTNER IN SUCCESS
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“Working with ISS has been a great example of how collaboration drives success. By adopting IDU-Concept, ISS has been able to unlock efficiency and empower their teams, and we are proud to be part of that transformation. ” – Mark Sayle, Account Manager, IDU
“IDU has made it much simpler for non-financial people to put a budget together and access the information they need. It’s intuitive, powerful and something I would 100 percent recommend. ”
Clint du Plessis, Finance Manager ISS
THE RESULT
Budgets are completed faster and more accurately, and management reports are generated quickly and efficiently.
Non-financial managers have direct access to easy-tounderstand financial information.
Line-item detail provides better budgeting insight and accountability.
Consolidation of multiple cost centres is seamless and error-free.
