Following a recent brand acquisition and an expansion into new markets, our client needed expert help to consolidate and automate their SAP reporting functionality to provide meaningful insights, metrics and data.
The client needed help to improve and optimise their reporting process to add clarity to their data. By doing this, their aim was to make better informed and faster decisions allowing them to stay ahead of a fast-moving market and be on top of global consumer demand.
The project had several key objectives, including accurate data extraction, transformation, and the creation of a standardised, reusable reporting framework. The goal was to enable our client to continue developing reports independently after project completion.
Initially, Helixr took the lead in managing the extraction, transformation, and data creation process. This hands-on approach was necessary due to the urgency of the reporting requirements and the expertise needed to navigate the complexity of the data. Once the initial reports were developed, a testing phase followed, during which refinements and enhancements were made. This phase was a collaborative effort, with the company’s internal team taking a more active role, supported by our expertise as needed.
Because the company’s data came from various sources and locations, several steps were required to standardise the reporting for the executive team to gain accurate insights into company performance.
We adopted a test driven Agile approach, directing the project during the initial stages due to its complexity and the specialism required. With tight deadlines and intricate reporting needs, our involvement ensured rapid and accurate development of the reporting solution.
Once the core deliverables were in place, we gradually transitioned the lead role to the organisation’s internal team. This step-back approach was designed to empower the company’s staff, allowing them to take ownership of the ongoing maintenance and future enhancements. Throughout this transition, we provided continuous support, ensuring that the team had the knowledge and skills to sustain high standards of reporting and independently manage future developments. This collaborative model ensured long-term success and self-sufficiency for our client.
The implementation of the Power BI reporting solution has transformed the company’s decision-making process. By standardising data collection and reporting across multiple locations, our client now enjoys a unified, reliable source of meaningful data. The automated data refresh and reusable reporting frameworks have drastically reduced manual data manipulation, saving time and resources.
As a result, the company has been able to make more informed business decisions, grounded in accurate, up-to-date information. The executive team, as well as various departments, now have tailored access to relevant data, empowering them to respond swiftly to market trends. Additionally, the standardised approach has enabled the internal team to independently create and manage new reports, enhancing the company’s analytics capabilities and driving continuous improvement.
