Consolidated Multiple ERP Systems for a Fire & Security Tech Provider post-acquisition, removing duplicates to establish a unified master data source
Success Story
Consolidated Multiple ERP Systems for a Fire & Security Tech Provider post-acquisition, removing duplicates to establish a unified master data source
About the Client
Fire & Security Tech Provider
Challenges
- The client’s acquisition of 8 new companies led to the integration of multiple ERP systems, creating data silos and inconsistencies.
- High volume of duplicate records within the master data of vendor and customer systems, causing reporting inaccuracies and inefficiencies.
- Lack of a unified reporting system hindered data-driven decision-making.
Approach
- Data Assessment: Conducted a detailed analysis of ERP system data to identify redundancies and inconsistencies across service, install, and revenue datasets.
- AI-Driven Deduplication Strategy: Designed an AI-powered deduplication framework using fuzzy logic to eliminate duplicate records while preserving data integrity.
- Consolidation Roadmap: Created a step-by-step plan for integrating multiple ERP systems into a unified reporting structure.
- Seamless Reporting Flow: Integrated consolidated data views directly into Power BI, enabling real-time and consistent reporting for business stakeholders.
Solutions
1. Developed consolidated data views for service, install, and revenue reporting, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
2. Implemented AI-based deduplication using fuzzy logic to clean and standardize vendor and customer master data.
3. Established a single source of truth for all business reports, accessible through Power BI dashboards.
Impact Delivered
90%
Accuracy in data deduplication, addressing 60% of duplicate records in the master data.
Enabled a unified reporting system, providing a single source for all business-critical reports.
Improved decision-making with reliable and consistent insights powered by clean and consolidated data.
Streamlined reporting for a Leading Semiconductor Manufacturer by consolidating 65+ manually updated dashboards into a Unified, Automated System with a Single Source of Truth
Success Story
Streamlined reporting for a Leading Semiconductor Manufacturer by consolidating 65+ manually updated dashboards into a Unified, Automated System with a Single Source of Truth
About the Client
Leading Semiconductor Manufacturer
Challenges
- Over 65 manually updated dashboards, leading to significant time consumption for data refresh and maintenance.
- Lack of a Single Source of Truth, with data stored across multiple databases and transformed through intermediate Excel processes, resulting in inconsistencies.
- Inefficient processes hamper timely and informed decision-making.
Approach
- Data Flow Mapping: Conducted a thorough assessment of existing data pipelines and manual transformation steps to identify bottlenecks.
- Technology Selection: Collaborated with stakeholders to select and customize Microsoft’s Power Platform to meet the client’s reporting and automation requirements.
- Incremental Rollout: Designed a phased implementation plan to ensure smooth integration of automation tools with existing workflows.
- Skill Enablement: Trained client teams to effectively use Power BI, PowerApps, and Power Automate for self-service analytics and process automation.
Solutions
1. Automated data pulling from multiple sources using Azure Data Factory (ADF), enabling real-time and near real-time access to data.
2. Leveraged Microsoft Power BI for dynamic and interactive dashboards, PowerApps for customized applications, and Power Automate for robotic process automation (RPA).
3. Established a Single Source of Truth, consolidating data into one consistent and reliable system.
Impact Delivered
42
dashboards developed and deployed within just 6 months, significantly improving reporting capabilities.
Achieved One Source of Truth, ensuring data consistency and reliability across teams.
Enabled faster and better decision-making with real-time data access.