Case Study: Emory University School of Medicine achieves 20% labor savings and improved accuracy and visibility with Strata Decision Technology's Axiom

Emory University School of Medicine Graduates from Manual, Time-Consuming Annual Faculty Compensation Planning Processes

Emory University School of Medicine, with roughly 3,000 faculty across more than 25 disciplines and 45 separate budgeting areas, faced a highly manual, error-prone annual faculty compensation process that relied on Excel workbooks, macros, and a content‑management upload/download cycle—consuming more than 200 staff hours over a seven‑week review period. To address these challenges they engaged Strata Decision Technology and adopted Axiom™ Labor Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting, and Reporting and Analytics software to improve process flows and leader engagement.

Strata Decision Technology implemented Axiom to integrate PeopleSoft HCM data, automate workbook population and review workflows, and provide real‑time tracking and visibility into approvals. The result was elimination of much manual work, improved transparency and accountability, and measurable gains: 20% labor savings, a 10% increase in team efficiency, and a 15–20% improvement in accuracy of labor planning—along with faster, more reliable salary reviews.

Emory University School of Medicine

Beth Boatwright

Chief Financial Officer