Smart companies are adopting new technologies, such as business intelligence to get ahead. This helps them take advantage of opportunities, quickly respond to challenges and overcome threats.<\/p>\n
According to\u00a0inc.com<\/a>, analyzing data can help transform performance, boost revenue, increase profits and improve customer satisfaction and retention.<\/p>\n Many companies are using business intelligence (BI) software<\/a> to do this. BI is one of the quickest and easiest ways to analyze company data leading to better business decisions.<\/p>\n Companies generate lots of data on a daily basis.\u00a0This data includes information about\u00a0sales, marketing, inventory\u00a0and\u00a0finance.<\/p>\n Business leaders often rely on experience and \u2018gut-instinct\u2019 to make decisions. However, it\u2019s important to know how to use company data to make\u00a0\u2018fact-based\u2019 decisions and reduce human error.<\/p>\n Fact-based decision making enables companies to adjust to changes in their industry. A good BI solution makes this easy and available to anyone, not just IT experts.<\/p>\n While some BI vendors specialize in improving sales, a great BI vendor will offer a comprehensive business solution.<\/p>\n BI has improved profit margins for thousands of retail, manufacturing and distribution companies. It lets you identify where sales are performing well and where improvement is needed.<\/p>\n Tracking sales data at an individual customer level can reveal trends and opportunities to better position your company for growth and stability.<\/p>\n By understanding what your customers are buying, and what they are not, you will be able to\u00a0spoon feed opportunities to your sales team. This will help them identify potential areas to increase profit within an existing customer base.<\/p>\n One\u00a0study<\/a>\u00a0suggests that the \u201cprobability of selling to an existing customer is far greater than selling to a new customer.\u201d Use BI to find ways to reengage and inspire existing customers.<\/p>\n Carrying too much stock can be as damaging to your bottom line as having too little. A good BI solution will enable you to use data to analyze your supply chain<\/a> and ensure you have optimal inventory levels. It will also help you navigate seasonal changes and identify changes in consumer demand. Here\u2019s how BI helps with inventory management:<\/p>\n Effective stock management is crucial to a company\u2019s success. A promise to deliver products within a certain timeframe plays a key role in securing sales. Failure to deliver on time and in full will cause customers to turn to your competitors.<\/p>\n Simplify analysis of your financial data with BI.\u00a0Financial statements are just the tip of the iceberg. The right BI solution can blend\u00a0financial statements\u00a0with real-time data analytics to improve revenue and manage expenditures.<\/p>\n Profit and loss (P&L), balance sheets and cash flow can be analyzed using\u00a0dashboards, graphs and charts to better manage your company\u2019s financial health.<\/p>\n BI is also useful in helping you solve\u00a0the challenge of managing rebates. What was once a chaotic process is now made easy. Eliminate painful spreadsheets and enjoy a simple, 360-degree view of your rebates.<\/p>\n A good BI solution is one that is easy to use. Anyone can create their own reports and drill down on exactly what they need. It is simple to understand, even for non-technical people.<\/p>\n This is a big advantage for your IT department who are traditionally the only ones capable of running complex reports. As more data is available to companies, IT departments are under more pressure to run faster reports, leading to errors.<\/p>\n With self-service BI, employees are in control of their data. A good BI solution will also have plenty of\u00a0training opportunities\u00a0available to help you learn new skills and strategies.<\/p>\n IT departments can focus on efficiency and performance, and more effectively contribute to the business.<\/p>\n Using BI to analyze your data can reveal actionable insights, allow you to create\u00a0relevant KPIs,\u00a0identify strategic priorities, and use facts, not just gut-instinct when it comes to decision-making.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Smart companies are adopting new technologies, such as business intelligence to get ahead. This helps them take advantage of opportunities, quickly respond to challenges and overcome threats. According to\u00a0inc.com, analyzing data can help transform performance, boost revenue, increase profits and improve customer satisfaction and retention. 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Use BI to Increase Sales<\/h1>\n
2. Use BI for More Efficient Inventory Management<\/h1>\n
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3. Use BI for Better Financial Management<\/h1>\n
4. Use BI to Free up Your IT Department<\/h1>\n