How CloudADDIE reduced allocation runtime from hours to minutes
By: CloudADDIE
Published: January 12, 2026
The Modern Challenge in Cost Allocation
Many organizations continue to rely on cost allocation tools like CostPerform. While these tools once met basic needs, they struggle to keep up with today's expectations around speed, transparency, and business agility.
At CloudADDIE, we partnered with a client to modernize their cost and profitability framework by moving from CostPerform to Oracle Enterprise Profitability and Cost Management (EPCM), delivering faster results, greater flexibility, and real business ownership.
The Challenge with CostPerform
The client faced multiple operational challenges with their existing cost allocation setup:
- A single month allocation run took approximately 45 minutes
- Running allocations for 12 months took several hours
- Any data change required a full re-run of the model
- Only system administrators were allowed to update data
- Business users had no flexibility to run What-if Scenarios
Business Impact
- Slower month-end close
- Heavy dependency on IT
- Limited confidence in profitability results
The CloudADDIE Solution: Oracle EPCM
CloudADDIE implemented Oracle Enterprise Profitability & Cost Management (EPCM) to transform how costs were allocated and analyzed.
What We Delivered
- Simplified, driver-based allocation models
- Migration from CostPerform into EPCM Enterprise Profitability & Cost Management
- Secure, controlled input forms for finance users
- Optimized rules for performance and scalability
Measurable Results
Performance improvements were immediate and significant:
- Monthly allocation runtime reduced from ~45 minutes to under 7 minutes
- Twelve-month allocations that previously took hours now complete in minutes
- Faster iterations without restarting the entire model
Oracle EPCM vs CostPerform: Key Differences
Additional Benefits Realized
- Business users can update drivers without admin intervention
- Faster iterations with no long wait cycles
- Improved month-end close timelines
- Greater trust in cost and profitability insights
Why EPCM Outperforms CostPerform
CostPerform relies on static allocation logic and requires repeated full re-runs for even minor changes.
In contrast, Oracle EPCM delivers:
- Driver-based dynamic allocations
- Cloud-scale performance
- Role-based access for business users
- Full auditability and traceability
EPCM does not just allocate costs - it explains profitability.
Business Value Delivered by CloudADDIE
By moving to EPCM, the client achieved:
- Faster decision-making
- Reduced operational risk
- Scalable solution aligned with Oracle EPM Cloud roadmap
- Empowered finance teams focused on analysis, not waiting
Traditional allocation tools like CostPerform are no longer sufficient for modern finance organizations. Oracle EPCM, implemented by CloudADDIE, provides a faster, more flexible, and enterprise-ready approach to cost and profitability management.
With CloudADDIE's expertise, processes that once took hours now complete in minutes, while putting control back in the hands of business users.
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