Intelligent Analytics
Why Fortify Spreadsheets with a Data Hub & Analytics Strategy? – Part 1
Spreadsheet apps like Microsoft Excel are very capable tools for handling general data analysis, creating data visualizations, and developing budget scenarios. But…
How Manufacturers Are Capitalizing On Sales Metrics & KPIs
In today’s dynamic business environment, a well-designed sales analytics program can easily become a competitive advantage for manufacturers by allowing them to…
32 KPIs That Drive Inventory Optimization
Inventory can be a manufacturer’s most important asset. Too little of it when and where it’s needed can create unhappy customers. But…
28 Procurement KPIs That Optimize Supplier & Buyer Performance
The past few years have created a lasting impact on the way business is conducted, driving many companies to analytics to gain…
40 Manufacturing KPIs That Optimize Production Performance
Controlling and optimizing the production process while keeping maintenance costs in check are essential elements of positive growth. To achieve this growth,…
What CFOs Need to Drive Business Performance
CFOs are under pressure. They need to be able to swiftly transform their business models and gain competitive advantage with strong bottom-line…
Why You Can’t Be Successful with Your Sales & Operations Analysis Using Excel or Power BI Alone
There’s no doubt. Power BI is powerful. It’s highly visual. And on a self-service level, it packs a real punch in letting…
Supply Chain Dashboards – Key Metrics For Manufacturers
As I mentioned in my previous post, Sales Dashboards – 16 Metrics for Manufacturers, a strategy for measuring business performance should also…
Sales Dashboards: 16 Metrics For Manufacturers
As a provider of business intelligence and reporting solutions, Silvon has seen growing interest by our customers in creating dashboards to visualize…
Operational Analytics and A Modern Data Hub Help Suppliers Meet Walmart’s OTIF Standards
Recently, Walmart upped its requirement for the on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery of full truckloads within a two-day window from 85 to 87…