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FiberMark unlocks its enterprise data with QlikView®
Technology Category
- Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics
- Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Applicable Industries
- Paper & Pulp
Applicable Functions
- Business Operation
- Sales & Marketing
Use Cases
- Inventory Management
- Predictive Quality Analytics
- Supply Chain Visibility
Services
- Data Science Services
The Challenge
FiberMark, a multinational company specializing in the production of specialty fiber-based materials, was struggling with data management. As the company grew, the volume of data it collected began to exceed its ability to effectively analyze and gain insights from it. The company's JD Edwards system was managing ERP-related data effectively, but the management had to run thousands of pages of reports to extract any information from that data. This process was time-consuming and often did not provide the necessary information for making quick, accurate, and well-informed decisions. The company needed a solution that would allow them to interact with their data in ways that were not previously possible.
About The Customer
FiberMark is a multinational company that specializes in the production of specialty fiber-based materials. The company has a significant amount of data that it needs to manage and analyze to make informed business decisions. FiberMark's data is managed by a JD Edwards system, which is effective for managing ERP-related data. However, the company was struggling to extract useful information from the data due to the volume and complexity of the data. The company's management had to run thousands of pages of reports to try to glean any information from the data, which was a time-consuming and inefficient process. The company needed a solution that would allow them to interact with their data in a more effective and efficient manner.
The Solution
FiberMark implemented QlikView, a business intelligence solution from Qlik. QlikView's powerful associative in-memory architecture and ease-of-use allowed FiberMark to interact with its data in ways that were not previously possible. The solution was initially used to develop a sales analysis application, which was installed and configured in less than a week. The solution was then expanded to other departments, including purchasing analysis, inventory control, financial analysis, and human resources. QlikView was able to pull data from a wide range of sources, including the JD Edwards system, Access databases, Excel spreadsheets, Oracle databases, and SAP applications. The solution's ease-of-use and intuitive user interface made it easy for employees to adopt and use the solution, leading to widespread acceptance throughout the company.
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