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Restoring financial stability for automotive staffing
with reliable payroll funding
CLIENT OVERVIEW
Founded in 2015, this Detroit-based staffing agency has become a trusted partner to Michigan’s automotive manufacturing sector. The agency specializes in sourcing and placing skilled tradespeople—including CNC machinists, welders, tool and die makers, and quality inspectors—into Tier 1 and Tier 2 supply chain environments. With a decade of experience and a reputation for responsiveness, the agency has grown to staff more than 300 workers daily across high-volume production lines.
The agency’s strength lies in its ability to deliver time-sensitive staffing solutions to meet the fluctuating demands of automotive OEMs and suppliers. However, this strength was threatened due to persistent cash flow challenges exacerbated by client payment terms and unreliable funding support.
THE CHALLENGE
The agency accepted 60–90 day payment terms from large automotive clients to stay competitive, aligning with standard industry practices. However, it still needed to pay workers on a bi-weekly basis—a critical factor for retaining talent in a tight labor market. This created a persistent gap between accounts receivable and payroll obligations, putting heavy pressure on cash reserves.
To manage the shortfall, the agency had relied on invoice factoring from a local independent lender for the past 18 months. However, the relationship was plagued by delayed or inconsistent funding on approved invoices, errors in account reconciliations that complicated payroll planning, and a lack of responsiveness and transparency that eroded trust. As a result, the agency’s ability to scale was limited.
THE SOLUTION
Determined to regain financial control and restore operational stability, the agency began researching national leaders in payroll funding. Their search led them to eCapital, known for its speed, accuracy, and superior service model tailored specifically for staffing firms.
Key steps in the transition included:
- Lender buyout and release: eCapital worked quickly to coordinate a full buyout of the existing facility, relieving the agency from a rigid and error-prone agreement.
- Streamlined onboarding: Within weeks, eCapital implemented a new payroll funding facility that aligned with the agency’s billing and payroll cycles—without disrupting day-to-day operations.
- Reliable funding with expert support: The new facility provided immediate, accurate advances on approved invoices backed by eCapital’s responsive service and proactive receivables management team.
THE RESULTS
With eCapital’s support, the agency experienced a complete transformation in its financial operations. Payroll was stabilized through dependable bi-weekly worker payments—an essential factor in retaining skilled tradespeople within a highly competitive labor market. The agency also saw significant improvements in accounts receivable management, gaining greater accuracy and transparency in funding. This allowed leadership to shift focus from managing cash flow issues to driving client growth. As confidence in the agency’s financial stability grew, so did client trust, enabling the business to expand existing contracts and take on new placements without hesitation. Overall, operational stress was significantly reduced, empowering leadership to concentrate on strategic priorities like business development, recruitment, and workforce retention.
This Detroit-based agency now operates with financial clarity, confident growth potential, and a renewed ability to serve the evolving needs of the automotive industry.
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