Building a "BI" Command and Control Centre for your Supply Chain

A recent study carried out by the Aberdeen Group has found that companies with top performing supply chains significantly outperformed their peers.

Specifically:

•  Their cash conversion cycle was 50% faster
•  Their customer service levels were 17% higher
•  Their forecast accuracy was 36% better

Not only that, but these Best-in-Class companies were able to decrease their warehouse operating costs by 2%, while the same costs at other companies increased. Operational business intelligence is one of the keys to their success. Best-in-Class organisations are far more likely than others to have near real-time visibility into their supply chain performance so that they can react faster when business conditions change, or unexpected events occur.

To learn more about how Business Intelligence can optimise your supply chain performance, contact our BI Team today on 0800 652 4050.

Blog Writer:  Lee Grogan, Sales Manager, DSCallards

Source:  If you'd like read the white paper, you can register for a copy here - http://v1.aberdeen.com/includes/asp/sponsored_registration.asp?ci=/launch/report/benchmark/7059-RA-supply-chain-intelligence.asp&spid=30412020&camp=

Your Business Intelligence Choice is Now Crystal Clear

In business, knowing that you're able to access business data is critical. While our revamped version makes it possible to access the most recent information, adding the our new version module allows you to do even more.

That's because it is designed to help you access your business data and share it in the best possible ways. The software works seamlessly with our other version, and ensures that you're able to:

Customize report templates to reflect your business and the goals that your company has set. Not only will you be able to present the most recent, relevant information, but also you will be able to create branded reports and showcase that data in a way that makes sense.

Produce multiple reports quickly, which allows you to tailor the information that you present to each team or department within the company so that everyone is able to be given the information that will have the greatest impact on them. This also ensures that reports can be used to foster strong relationships with other members of your team as you demonstrate your commitment to understanding where they're coming from and what they need.

Effectively access and communicate data throughout your organization, without needing to bring in those who are technically savvy. Our solution is designed to be easy to use without the need for coding or development; just access the information that you need, and creating reports will be able to be done exclusively with the interactive dashboard.

Because it's simple to create visually appealing reports with our solution, you will find that you are in a position to share information effectively. More importantly, however, you will quickly discover that you are able to do far more than just help others become aware of where the company stands and the progress that you're making toward achieving goals. Instead, you'll be able to make an impact, connect with your team, and help everyone become more invested in working together and seeing results.

Visit:  www.crystalreports.co.uk

Source:  SAP PartnerEdge

Using SAP BusinessObjects Edge BI to Simplify the Process of Increasing Cash Flow

When it comes to increasing business cash flow, you've got options. For example. you can:

• Reach out to investors with the info that you have, the plans that you've made, and hope that your company's track record speaks for itself.
• Empower your sales staff to offer promotions and reward loyalty and hope that, in time, those efforts add up.
• Limit production and warehousing in an effort to test out "just in time" manufacturing.

All of these efforts, however, force you to wait and see whether or not you get the results that you're looking for. But there is a far better way to simplify processes, communicate with your team and investors, and increase the cash flow for your business: our solution can help.

With our solution, it's possible to access data from various areas of your business and from across locations. As a result, you'll be able to examine whether or not your production and warehousing efforts are on target and quickly make corrections if you're not getting closer to achieving your goals. You'll be able to create reports that clearly convey your company's efforts and progress toward achieving your goals so that stakeholders - investors and those within your organization - are able to see progress and better work with you. More importantly, however, you will have the opportunity to perform ad hoc reporting - testing what if scenarios so that you can identify the likely success of each option you might pursue in an effort to increase capital.

In other words, you will be able to increase cash flow by gaining real business intelligence. You'll be able to drive decisions, communicate effectively with others so that they're on board, and know that you're not only working toward increasing cash flow but also doing it in a simple way that's sure to help you reach your goals.

Source:  SAP PartnerEdge

Share Information Effectively with SAP Crystal 2011

In business, knowing that you're able to access business data is critical. While our revamped version makes it possible to access the most recent information, adding the our new version module allows you to do even more.

That's because it is designed to help you access your business data and share it in the best possible ways. The software works seamlessly with our other version, and ensures that you're able to:

Customize report templates to reflect your business and the goals that your company has set. Not only will you be able to present the most recent, relevant information, but also you will be able to create branded reports and showcase that data in a way that makes sense.

Produce multiple reports quickly, which allows you to tailor the information that you present to each team or department within the company so that everyone is able to be given the information that will have the greatest impact on them. This also ensures that reports can be used to foster strong relationships with other members of your team as you demonstrate your commitment to understanding where they're coming from and what they need.

Effectively access and communicate data throughout your organization, without needing to bring in those who are technically savvy. Our solution is designed to be easy to use without the need for coding or development; just access the information that you need, and creating reports will be able to be done exclusively with the interactive dashboard.

Because it's simple to create visually appealing reports with our solution, you will find that you are in a position to share information effectively. More importantly, however, you will quickly discover that you are able to do far more than just help others become aware of where the company stands and the progress that you're making toward achieving goals. Instead, you'll be able to make an impact, connect with your team, and help everyone become more invested in working together and seeing results.

Source:  SAP PartnerEdge