JRN
209 W 7th St,
Columbia, 38401, TN,
United States
Columbia, 38401, TN,
United States
1 931-381-3000
Leisure and Hospitality
JRN Technographics
JRN Software Purchases and Digital Transformation Initiatives
Discover the latest software purchases and digital transformation initiatives being undertaken by JRN and its business and technology executives. Each quarter our research team identifies on-prem and cloud applications that are being used by the 4000 JRN employees from the public (Press Releases, Customer References, Testimonials, Case Studies and Success Stories) and proprietary sources.
During our research, we have identified that JRN has purchased the following applications: Docstar AP Automation for AP Automation in 2009, Microsoft Dynamics GP HR for Core HR in 2007, DocStar Enterprise Content Management for Document Management in 2009 and the related IT decision-makers and key stakeholders.
Our database provides customer insight and contextual information on which enterprise applications and software systems JRN is running and its propensity to invest more and deepen its relationship with Epicor , Microsoft or identify new suppliers as part of their overall Digital and IT transformation projects to stay competitive, fend off threats from disruptive forces, or comply with internal mandates to improve overall enterprise efficiency.
We have been analyzing JRN revenues, which have grown to $720.0 million in 2024, plus its IT budget and roadmap, cloud software purchases, aggregating massive amounts of data points that form the basis of our forecast assumptions for JRN intention to invest in emerging technologies such as AI, Machine Learning, IoT, Blockchain, Autonomous Database or in cloud-based ERP, HCM, CRM, EPM, Procurement or Treasury applications.
JRN Data, Technology Stack, and Enterprise Applications
ERP Financial Management
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| Epicor | Legacy | Docstar AP Automation | AP Automation | ERP Financial Management | n/a | 2009 | 2009 |
In 2009, JRN implemented Docstar AP Automation. The deployment used a docSTAR Enterprise Turnkey System with seven scanners and three dedicated scan stations in the Accounts Payable department, processing about 500 documents per day to support operations across 157 KFC restaurants in 10 states.
JRN configured document capture to use OCR rather than barcode, because vendor invoice quality varied. The implementation generates a printed label from Great Plains containing vendor name, vendor number, invoice number, amount, and date, the label is affixed to the back of the invoice, the front is scanned as an image and the back label is scanned with OCR for indexing, and a document count printed with labels is reconciled against scanned volumes. JRN tuned OCR and indexing workflows to reach approximately 98 percent OCR accuracy, and applied the same label indexing concept to payroll W-4s.
Integration was implemented using the docSTAR Integration Agent to interface docSTAR with JRN’s Great Plains Accounting system, enabling direct association of scanned documents with accounting records. This linkage allows AP staff to retrieve a scanned invoice alongside the paid transaction in Great Plains and allows payroll inquiries to surface associated employee documents. The rollout extended beyond Accounts Payable as payroll and executive departments adopted the system, the Real Estate department began scanning large contract volumes for 200 properties, the Design group planned a wide format scanner, and regional offices were slated for scan station installation to eliminate faxing.
Operational governance included user-specific logins at scan stations, template creation for consistent indexing, and role based security classifications to restrict sensitive documents to appropriate users and departments. DocSTAR staff assisted with initial template creation and knowledge transfer so internal teams could expand templates and manage classification rules. Scanning workflows were structured to allow immediate document sharing via email and placement of scanned images into multiple electronic files without duplicative physical copies.
JRN documented explicit outcomes from the Docstar AP Automation deployment, including faster invoice retrieval, reduced manual paper handling and faxing, immediate sharing of scanned documents, improved space utilization by avoiding purchase of thousands of file folders and planning removal of 25 filing cabinets, elimination of external archival storage needs, and finer access control for sensitive departmental records.
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ERP Financial | ERP Financial Management |
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HCM
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Application |
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Market |
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| Microsoft | Legacy | Microsoft Dynamics GP HR | Core HR | HCM | n/a | 2007 | 2007 |
In 2007 JRN implemented Microsoft Dynamics GP HR as its Core HR application, establishing a centralized platform for payroll and employee record management under the Microsoft vendor stack. The deployment at JRN focused on transactional HR and payroll processing rather than talent management modules, aligning the Microsoft Dynamics GP HR instance with core payroll and workforce administration needs.
Microsoft Dynamics GP HR at JRN was configured to support key Core HR capabilities, including uploading hours to a payroll grid, processing payroll runs for hourly and salaried workers, preparing certified payroll reports, and maintaining employee records within the Great Plains system. Functional workflows explicitly included entry and protection of confidential banking and personal information, processing leaves and return from leave, and handling new hire and termination transactions through the Microsoft Dynamics GP HR interface.
Operational coverage described by internal payroll records and a payroll specialist role indicates the system processes payroll for over 5,000 hourly employees and over 200 salaried employees across 11 states and roughly 150 store locations, with operational activity centered in Columbia Tennessee for payroll administration. The implementation supported day to day Payroll and HR operational teams, with Microsoft Dynamics GP HR serving as the system of record for time uploads, certified reporting, and payroll inquiries.
Governance and workflow practices were embedded in system use, with formal responsibilities for updating and maintaining employee files in Great Plains, managing secure entry of confidential information, and responding to payroll inquiries that result in data changes in Microsoft Dynamics GP HR. These procedural controls reflect a mode of operational governance focused on record accuracy, payroll compliance reporting, and controlled handling of sensitive payroll data.
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Content Management
Vendor |
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| Epicor | Legacy | DocStar Enterprise Content Management | Document Management | Content Management | n/a | 2009 | 2009 |
In 2009 JRN implemented DocStar Enterprise Content Management as a Document Management solution to centralize high volume paper workflows across its 157 KFC restaurant operations. The DocStar Enterprise Content Management deployment was delivered as a docSTAR Enterprise Turnkey System with seven scanners and three dedicated Accounts Payable scan stations, processing approximately 500 documents per day and supporting phased adoption by Accounts Payable, Payroll, Executive, Real Estate, and Design groups.
The implementation leveraged OCR based indexing rather than barcode capture, with JRN generating printed labels from its Great Plains accounting entries that include vendor name, vendor number, invoice number, amount, and date. Operators scan the invoice front as an image and scan the back label for OCR extraction, a workflow that produced about 98 percent OCR accuracy after tuning. The environment uses configurable templates for indexing and classification, and staff log in to scan stations to capture and reconcile document counts against printed label batches to detect miss feeds.
DocStar Enterprise Content Management was integrated with Great Plains using the docSTAR Integration Agent, enabling direct association of scanned documents with accounting records. The integration supports retrieval of scanned invoices alongside paid items in Great Plains and provides employee file access in Payroll, while the Real Estate group stores multi page contract sets for roughly 200 properties. JRN planned expansion to regional scan stations to eliminate faxing and to add a wide format scanner for Design department use.
Governance and workflow changes included establishing security classifications and user level access to segment sensitive payables and personnel documents, creating reusable templates for indexing, and shifting file retrieval from physical file rooms to electronic search and email distribution. The docSTAR staff assisted in initial template configuration and knowledge transfer so internal teams could extend templates over time, enabling decentralized scanning while maintaining centralized document association through the Integration Agent.
Document capture reduced physical storage needs and altered operational paper handling. JRN reported faster invoice retrieval, reduced copying and faxing, the ability to scan once and replicate files electronically, immediate space savings by avoiding purchase of 4,000 file folders and eventual removal of 25 filing cabinets, and improved control over sensitive documents through configurable security classifications.
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Apps Being Evaluated by JRN Executives
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FAQ - APPS RUN THE WORLD JRN Technographics
JRN is a Leisure and Hospitality organization based in United States,
with around 4000 employees and annual revenues of $720.0 million.
JRN operates a diverse technology stack with applications such as
Docstar AP Automation, Microsoft Dynamics GP HR and DocStar Enterprise Content Management,
covering areas like AP Automation, Core HR and Document Management.
JRN has invested in cloud applications and AI-driven platforms to optimize efficiency and growth,
collaborating with vendors such as Epicor and Microsoft.
JRN recently adopted applications including
Docstar AP Automation in 2009, DocStar Enterprise Content Management in 2009 and Microsoft Dynamics GP in 2007,
highlighting its ongoing modernization strategy.
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