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CAP PLC Streamlines Finance Operations with Copilot for Microsoft 365
Customer Name: Chemical and Allied Products CAP PLC
Industry: Manufacturing
Location/Country: Lagos, Nigeria
Solution: Copilot for Microsoft 365
Partner: Reliance Infosystems
Overview
Chemical and Allied Products (CAP) PLC is a leading manufacturer and distributor of premium paints and coatings in Nigeria. A subsidiary of UAC of Nigeria PLC, CAP has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and sustainability in the decorative and industrial coatings market. With its flagship brand, Dulux, CAP PLC offers a wide range of color solutions for homes, businesses, and industrial spaces. The company is committed to excellence in customer service, environmental responsibility, and driving growth through continuous product innovation and strategic partnerships.
Challenges in Financial Reporting and Decision-Making
The Finance team at CAP PLC encountered significant challenges in maintaining timely and accurate financial reports. A major hurdle was the reliance on manual data consolidation from multiple, disconnected sources, which led to delays and inefficiencies in financial processes.
During critical periods such as budgeting cycles and month-end closing, the team often worked with outdated or incomplete data. This slowed down reporting timelines and limited the team’s ability to provide the timely, data-driven insights needed to support strategic business decisions. As a result, decision-making was often reactive rather than proactive, impacting on the organization’s agility and financial visibility.
Partnering for Intelligent Financial Transformation
To overcome these challenges, CAP PLC partnered with Reliance Infosystems. Through close collaboration, we worked with CAP’s Finance team to understand their specific pain points and business goals. Based on these insights, we implemented Copilot for Microsoft 365, an AI-powered platform that automated data consolidation, streamlined reporting processes, and delivered real-time financial insights.
Measurable Impact Through AI-Powered Finance
The implementation of Microsoft 365 Copilot by Reliance Infosystems brought tangible improvements to CAP PLC’s Finance operations. By integrating Copilot across Excel, Outlook, and Word, the team experienced a dramatic shift in productivity, accuracy, and decision-making speed
Key Results
Faster Financial Close Cycles
Automated data consolidation and calculations significantly shortening report preparation timelines
Up To 70% Reduction In Reporting Time
The finance team completed reports and statements more efficiently, minimizing delays and streamlining end-of-month processes.
Improved Data Accuracy
Automated processes reduced the risk of human error across spreadsheets and reports.
Smarter Decision-Making
Real-time insights and intelligent summaries empowered the team to make faster, data-driven financial decisions.
Enhanced Productivity
Copilot in Word and Outlook streamlined the creation of budget reports and executive summaries, saving valuable time.
Positioned for a Smarter Financial Future
With Copilot for Microsoft 365 now embedded into their daily operations, CAP PLC’s Finance team is well-positioned to meet future demands with speed, accuracy, and confidence. The shift from manual processes to intelligent automation has not only improved efficiency but also laid the foundation for continuous innovation. As business needs evolve, CAP PLC is now better equipped to scale its financial processes, adapt quickly to market changes, and support strategic growth initiatives.
Take the Next Step Toward Intelligent Finance
Your finance team deserves tools that do more. With Copilot for Microsoft 365, delivered by Reliance Infosystems, you can eliminate inefficiencies, boost productivity, and unlock real-time insights.
Let’s help you modernize your finance operations.
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FAQs
Everything You Need to Know
What challenge did CAP Plc face?
CAP Plc needed a smarter way to improve employee productivity, streamline everyday tasks, and help teams work more efficiently without increasing operational complexity.
What solution was implemented?
Reliance supported the deployment of Microsoft Copilot, enabling AI‑powered assistance across familiar Microsoft 365 tools to help employees work faster and more effectively.
How does Microsoft Copilot improve productivity?
Microsoft Copilot helps users generate content, summarize information, analyze data, and automate routine tasks directly within tools like Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams reducing manual effort and saving time.
How did Copilot enhance day‑to‑day work at CAP Plc?
By embedding AI into daily workflows, employees were able to access insights quickly, improve communication, and focus more on high‑value tasks rather than repetitive work.
Was data security and privacy considered?
Yes. Microsoft Copilot operates within Microsoft’s secure cloud environment, respecting existing data access controls, permissions, and compliance policies to protect organizational data.
What role did Reliance play in the Copilot deployment?
Reliance provided guidance on readiness, deployment, and user enablement to ensure Copilot was adopted effectively and aligned with CAP Plc’s business needs.